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 | I flew to Minsk via Belarus...    |  | |
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 |  on August 25, 2002 |
I flew to Minsk via Belarus Air from Moscow. Here's a picture showing where Belarus is located. |
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| Flights inside Belarus are... | | |
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 |  on August 25, 2002 |
Flights inside Belarus are hardly worth considering. In fact, only a handful of domestic flights is available. It would be more comfortable to use a bus or train. There are some car rental agencies in Minsk, though you should bear in mind that distances within the country are pretty long. |
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| The most comfortable way to... | | |
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| on August 25, 2002 |
The most comfortable way to come to Belarus is air in my opinion. The National Airport Minsk has connection with 14 European countries as well as with post-USSR counries. Flights are regular, and fares are not too pricey. Here is a link for National Airline website: BELAVIA Belarusian Airlines The chain of railroads is well developed also, but the service is far not perfect. If you prefer traveling by car, you would probably have some problems with endless waiting at the border-crossing points, bad conditions of roads (except one Brest-Minsk-Moscow), and absence of services along the road. |
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| I would only take a plane, if... | | |
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 on August 25, 2002 |
I would only take a plane, if you have to take a car, you might be sitting in line at the border for a few hours. Take the subway when ever you can. It's wonderful. If you can't hail a cab, they are reasonable, don't be afraid if a car just pulls over and wants to pick you up. |
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| Taxi are quite frequent though... | | |
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 |  on August 26, 2002 |
Taxi are quite frequent though agree a price before you start your journey. Use registered taxis 'only' or you may find that you are in very real danger. Walking, my advice is to walk and if possible higher a local guide. This will prove invaluable. |
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 |  on September 2, 2002 |
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 |  on June 24, 2007 |
The buses are a bit old soviet style , and it is "self service" = means no body pays for it hahaha |
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| Moscow-Berlin E30 via Belarus | | |
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 |  on December 24, 2005 |
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| Using the Brest-Minsk-Moscow Highway - M1 | | |
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 |  on August 19, 2005 |
If you plan to use the main highway M1 to cross Belarus be prepared to pay at the toll booths. On our Journey from Brest to Orsha we came across 3 Toll Plazas. On seeing we were in a foreign car, they demanded US Dollars or Euros for the toll - NOT Belarus Roubles. It is probably just a scam for them to get some nice foreign money to exchange when they come off their shift - I don't know! Don't panic, it is only $1 or $2 per toll so it wont upset your travel budget. Just be ready with the right currency! |
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| How to Refuel Your Car | | |
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| on August 19, 2005 |
Most gas stations seem to be self-service in Belarus. Fuel comes from Russia and is subsidised so my diesel was around $0.50 per litre compared to $1.60 in the UK. In Belarus, you need to pay before fuelling. You go to the cash desk and say which pump you are at and how much fuel you want in litres or by cash value. Or you can leave a big banknote and say you will fill your tank. The cashier will then activate your pump and you can fill up your tank. The pump will cut off at the desired amount unless you have opted to fill up. If this is the case, don't forget to collect your change! Happy motoring! |
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