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Chinese Students Tell What They Can’t Stand In Minsk

BelarusFeed. The Chinese students shared the most surprising and unbearable things for them in Minsk, the newspaper “Belarus Today” reports.
Severe weather, bizarre food and expensive Chinese clothes!
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Top 5 Sights And Landmarks In Belarus, According To Tourists Reviews

BelarusFeed. There are thousands of reviews from tourists who visited different cities of Belarus on TripAdvisor, one of the most popular travel websites. The reviews of those who were impressed by the country’s history, fall in love with our nature, food or people. The country that leaves no one indifferent!
BelarusFeed looked through the most popular sights, landmarks and museums in Belarus to compile a list of top 5 things what to do and to see in Belarus, according to tourists.
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Minsk In List Of European Cities Where You Can Live On Less Than £600 A Month

BelarusFeed. Seeing the world isn’t always kind to your bank balance. In Minsk you can live comfortably on less than £600 to make your money go further, the Business Insider reports.
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Grab All Discounts And Bonuses! Minsk Guest Card Preorders Are Open

BelarusFeed. Minsk Guest Cards with huge bonuses and discounts for visiting museums, hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops and various tours are already available for tourists.
Go grab your cards, guys!
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7 Belarusian New Year Gifts To Surprise Family And Friends

BelarusFeed. Planning to spend you winter holidays in Belarus but don’t know what kind of the New Year gift to buy to your family or friends?
Don’t worry, BelarusFeed care and compiled a list of traditional and offbeat presents!
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10 Tips How To Celebrate New Year In Belarus Like A Local

BelarusFeed. No other holiday causes so much festive fuss and pleasant preparations as the New Year in Belarus. And if you decide to celebrate it here in Belarus, be ready to do it like a true local!
BelarusFeed compiled a small list of traditions that are sacred to all Belarusians and must-dos for foreigners!
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Hygge In Minsk! Your Guide To 7 Cozy And Warm Places To Enjoy Winter

BelarusFeed. Have you ever heard about the Belarusian *hygge? We believe that a slow-paced and joyful life shared with the loved ones doesn’t depend on time or location. After strolling around cold Minsk these 7 comfy cafes will keep you warm, happy and prove that hygge is not only a Scandinavian phenomenon.
We promise that after reading this article your level of hygge will increase!
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Ultimate Guide To 7 Free New Year And Christmas Markets In Minsk

BelarusFeed. It’s the most wonderful time of the year – time to get searching for those perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones and we know where to find them! Check out these 7 loveliest New Year markets and Christmas fairs in Minsk.
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This Is What You Can See During Virtual Tour To KGB Museum In Minsk

BelarusFeed. Ever wanted to take a glance at one of the most secret intelligence force hub? Now you can take a virtual tour to the museum of Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti also known as the KGB in Minsk.
A virtual tour to the museum which is usually closed for the ordinary people became available on the website of the State Security Committee of Belarus.
Navigation allows one to move up, down, right and left, zoom in and out the image, or to set it full screen.
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Make A Wish! 7 Places In Minsk Where Magic Lives

BelarusFeed. Even in the era of hi-tech and space exploration people still believe in wonders. If you’re one of the modern daydreamers, you should definitely visit these places in Minsk where magic lives and dreams come true.
Don’t forget to make a wish!
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Eat, Drink And Dance! 10 Most Gastronomic Streets In Minsk

BelarusFeed. As cafes, restaurants, bars, buffets, canteens and food courts spring up like mushrooms after the rain in Minsk, local food producer came up with the ranking of the most gastronomic streets of the city.
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British Traveler Tells How He Searched The Most Famous Animal Of Belarus

BelarusFeed. As soon as Belarus announced five-day visa waivers for citizens of 80 countries, a travel writer Joseph Reaney booked his flight. Unlike most tourists coming for Soviet flair or gut-wrenching dictatorship experience, he had something peculiar in mind.
The traveler wanted to watch bisons, the most iconic residents of the oldest forest in Belarus.
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The Times Names Minsk Among 30 Great Bargain City Breaks For Brits

BelarusFeed. “Bored by Paris and Rome? Then try a weekend getaway to Tallinn or Minsk — for less than £250,” the British newspaper writes.
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10 Cult Places Of Minsk Where Soviet Spirit Is Still Alive

BelarusFeed. It is a well-known fact that Minsk has preserved its Soviet legacy much better than many other capitals of ex-USSR.
What places in the Belarusian capital should every fan of the Soviet flair visit, check in and photograph?
Here are the ones that should definitely be on your list!
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10 000 Foreigners Visited Health Resorts In Gomel Region In H1 2017

BelarusFeed. Health resorts of the Gomel region have attracted nearly 10 000 foreign visitors in January-June 2017, media reports.
Pridneprovsky, Chenki, and Serebryanye Klyuchi health establishments are the major exporters of health services to citizens of CIS and non-CIS countries. Another one, Mashinostroitel resort has been rapidly developing the export of services. In H1 2017 it sold to foreign customers twice as many vouchers as during the same period a year before.
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MTZ Adds Tractor Rides To Its Tourist Menu

BelarusFeed.
Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) has expanded its tourist offer.
Visitors to the plant can now not only see how famous tractor Belarus is made and assemble tractors with their hands, but also test what is feels to ride them.
First tourists to try out the new entertainment were visitors from Russia.
Excursion on wheels was organized on the territory of the plant.
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How Much Does One Day In Minsk Cost For A Traveler?

BelarusFeed.
Minsk has recently been named one of the cheapest cities for expats. But is the capital of Belarus equally money-friendly to tourists?
While some parts of the world are considered “cheap” to visit while others are “expensive”, travelers may have a hard time quantifying those descriptions more precisely.
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ALL Bars Of The Most Happening Street In Minsk On ONE Map

BelarusFeed.
If you’re planning a trip to Minsk, you should come fully armed (in a peaceful sense, of course)! This map with 30 bars will make you ready for the best bar hopping in town.
Naturally, you can take longer walks between cocktails and visit Kastryčnickaja, Karl Marx and other streets in the centre.
Excursion on wheels was organized on the territory of the plant.
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Foreigners Share Their Best And Worst Impressions Of Belarus

BelarusFeed. SEVERAL WEEKS AGO WE ASKED OUR READERS TO SHARE THEIR BEST AND WORST EXPERIENCES FROM BELARUS.
People were willing to share and left 29 comments.
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10 Curious Observations About Minsk From UK Guy Who Risked To Spend 28 Days In Belarus

BelarusFeed. DESPITE VISA-FREE ENTRY IN PLACE SINCE FEBRUARY, WESTERN TOURISTS ARE STILL A RARE SIGHT IN MINSK. HENCE, IMPRESSIONS OF THOSE WHO COME REMAIN VERY VALUABLE TO OTHERS.
Alexander van Terheyden, a traveler from the UK, applied for the longest Belarusian visa he could get and spent almost one month exploring Belarus and its capital.
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Brest Enters The List Of 44 Incredible And Undiscovered Destinations In Europe

BelarusFeed. WITH SUMMER IN THE FULL SWING, TRAVELERS NORMALLY FEEL STRONG DESIRE TO EXPLORE NEW PLACES AND DESTINATIONS. LUCKILY, MASTERCARD HAS RELEASED A LIST OF EUROPE’S 44 LITTLE-KNOWN, YET INCREDIBLE DESTINATIONS. AND BELARUS IS THERE!
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Myths Alive! New Tourist Attraction Appears In Berezinsky National Park

BelarusFeed. Fans of history and nature, attention! There’s a new attraction in Berezinsly biosphere reserve that perfectly combines both.
The centre of mythological tourism opened last week.
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11 Places With Yummy Street Food In Minsk

BelarusFeed. One of the best ways to get to know the country is to taste local food. But we don’t want you to spend time sitting inside the restaurants when the weather is nice outside!
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15 Lovely Belarusian Words You Need In Your Language

BelarusFeed. The Belarusian language is sweet and melodious even though you can’t hear Belarusian words on streets very often. Let’s fix this!
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Of All Feather! Guide To Bird Watching In Belarus

BelarusFeed. “Imagine a land of ancient forests, hundreds of meandering rivers, the biggest marshes of the continent, and roads where you hardly meet any traffic or even people – this is the wild country of Belarus!” – that is how a popular British bird watching website describes our country.
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Tourists Can Assemble Belarus Tractors During Tours To The Plant

BelarusFeed. Tourists to Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ) can now not only watch the naking of the legendary tractor Belarus, but also take part in making one.
The new option will be added to the program of the plant’s industrial tour this month, PR manager said.
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FREE Rentals Of Sports Equipment Will Appear In Five Minsk Parks

BelarusFeed. Summer is the time for outdoor activities and fun! So take advantage of free rentals of sports equipment that will be working in Minsk in June and July.
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11 Places To Eat Belarusian In Minsk. Part 2

BelarusFeed. Let your gastronomic tour of Minsk continue! Here is the second part of the list of cafes, restaurants and bars with Belarusian cuisine in the capital from CityDog.by.
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10 Expats Reveal Their Favourite Places To Hang Out In And Outside Minsk

BelarusFeed. When planning a visit to a new place, many travelers would turn to tour guides or ask locals where to hang out. While both are working options, we suggest turning to a third part – the expats, who are a little bit tourists and a little bit locals.
We’ve asked ten foreigners from different countries to share their favourite places to have fun in Minsk.
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11 Places To Eat Belarusian In Minsk. Part 1

BelarusFeed. The number of tourists in Minsk is growing and so is the number of places to eat Belarusian and enjoy the local cuisine in authentic atmosphere.
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Not Only Draniki! 17 Belarusian Foods You Should Definitely Try

BelarusFeed. Like many other countries Belarus has its own delicious cuisine and many tasty products. Unlike others, Belarusian foods are not widely known across the world.
That’s why we have made up a list of 17 yummy treats you should taste if should definitely try here!
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How To Enjoy ‘Europe’s Last Dictatorship’? Tips For Tourists Travelling To Belarus

BelarusFeed. The number of tourists to Belarus is gradually growing. So is the number of articles in the foreign media about 5 visa-free days in “Europe’s Last Dictatorship”.
Journalists share how they endulged in Soviet nostalgia and tickled their nerves with a sense of hidden danger.
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New Minsk-Vilnius Train May Be Faster And With More Convenient Border Control

BelarusFeed. Belarusian Railways are testing an experimental Minsk-Vilnius train. Border and customs control in it are held before the departure from the Belarusian capital.
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How To Buy a SIM Card in Belarus?

BelarusFeed. If you need the Internet with a stable access (e.g. for work), it is more convenient to buy a local SIM card then go searching free Wi-Fi in the city.
And you will not have any problems doing it – the tariffs are quite simple and easy to understand.
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Cats, Beer And Huge Stones! 7 Unusual Museums In Minsk You Should Visit

BelarusFeed. You like sightseeing, but think that historical and literary museums are boring? Well, Minsk has something to offer instead!
Here are some museum that will help you learn the Belarusian capital from an unusual side. Expositions in those museums are fascinating and won’t leave you indifferent.
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Visit 7 Minsk Museums With One Ticket At Attractive Price

BelarusFeed. The National Historical Museum launches the special campaign The Unified Ticket. It allows Belarusian citizens and foreign guests to visit seven Minsk museums with one ticket bought in any of them.
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Where To Find Free Wi-Fi In Minsk?

BelarusFeed. What are the basic need of every tourist? A warm bed, tasty meals and free wi-fi. And while the first two are not a problem in Belarus, free public internet is more hard to find.
Here’s a list of places where you can connect to Wi-Fi in different parts of Minsk.
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Winter in Belarus: 18 Places To Enjoy February To The Full

BelarusFeed. It’s February, so you think winter is over? And you can forget about winter sports and fun? Hold on, there is still much snow and freezing temperatures in Belarus!
Here’s a quick guide with outdoor activities to enjoy in the last month of winter – you will see that February is not only about slush and grey skies.
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You Can Now See How Legendary Belarus Tractors Are Made! Minsk Tractor Works Starts Industrial Tours

BelarusFeed. Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ trademark) opens its doors for tourists and plans to develop industrial tourism, the plant’s spokesman told the media on Wednesday, 18 January.
During the tour visitors will get an insight into all stages of tractor production from the metal-cutting shop where gears and axles are made to the assembly shop where the main assembly line of the enterprise is located.
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How Much Does It Cost To Fly To Belarus From Europe And America? INFOGRAFIC

BelarusFeed. With everyone rejoicing the opportunity to come to Belarus visa-free for 5 days, the first question that would trouble a traveler is: how expensive the trip will be?
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How to use toll roads in Belarus?

Belarus has an electronic system of toll roads called Beltoll. Direct communication between the on-board unit and the toll gantries allows fully automatic calculation of the toll when passing through the toll portals.
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11 FREE Wi-Fi Spots Launched In Minsk

BelarusFeed. In the capital of Belarus, where free wi-fi is still something not really common, any initiative on making it more widespread is welcome.
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