Going to spend a couple of days in Minsk, we chose a hotel in the city center. Upon arrival, it turned out that there could not be a better location! Hotel Garni is located in the historical, cultural and business center of the capital, at the junction of two main tourist areas - Independence Avenue...
Two-day excursions from one country to another are no easy feats, overnight journeys in a crowded bus, rich sightseeing programs, and so on. But what are all these inconveniences when it comes to Istanbul?
Maybe Bulgaria? And why not, we decided and went for the first time in many many years to rest on the Black Sea. And they didn't fail. It turned out that this is far from the USSR in its worst manifestations, but quite a worthy, comfortable and interesting vacation.
For a fairly experienced tourist to suddenly pack up and go to the first hotel in Egypt that comes across is a bit stupid. That is exactly what we did, for which we were punished) First things first.
The idea to visit Israel, after several years of procrastination, finally came true. There were many plans, as well as pleasant hopes. The maximum task is to see Petra in Jordan, Jerusalem and relax at sea.