How to Save on a journey to Iceland, Yakutia and California: Travel tips from bloggers

Iceland

Emma Bayramov

Travel blogger mugglebaiOrganizes author traveling to Iceland.

1. What to see

Reykjavik

Laugavegur Street with numerous bars, Lutheran Church hallgrímskirkja, Harpa Concert Hall, the old port and the promenade - a good program for the first day exploring Iceland.

natural parks

• Thingvellir National Park. The picturesque valley, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here diverge American and Eurasian lithospheric plates and for the first time in the 930 year going Althing - the oldest parliament in Western Europe.
• Valley of Geysers.
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• Resort "Blue Lagoon". The most popular spa in Iceland, although it's just a storage pond for spent condensate plant.

waterfalls

• Gullfoss. The most famous in Iceland, so affluent that it even wanted to build a hydroelectric power station. Above the waterfall is always visible rainbow.
• Hayfoss. Powerful 122-meter high waterfall, which can be reached only on the SUV.
• seljalandsfoss. For it is possible to come and go as if the inside of the waterfall, so be sure to take waterproof clothing.
• skógafoss. According to legend, behind the waterfall hidden treasures Tracy Touroulfsson - the first Viking who settled in the area.

gold ring

• beach Solheymasandur. In 1973 here was wrecked plane. Go to him from the nearest parking lot 45 minutes, but along the way you can make hundreds of pictures on the background of epic volcanic landscape.
• Cape Dirholaey. Cape with cliffs of lava, which have gained incredible shape due to the sea influence.

• Black sand beach in Vick. According to legend, trolls staring at the local beauty, forget about the coming dawn and the first ray of the sun turned into sand.
• Laguna with breakaway icebergs from the glacier. Here you can walk along the beach, take a tour on a boat amphibious try icebergs on flavor, to find out why they are blue, and look at the sea lions.
• Church Hofskirkya. One of the few remaining in Iceland XVIII century building with a grass roof.

2. Where to live

In Reykjavik, many ordinary hotels to suit all tastes. Along the Golden Ring, the main route across the country, there are more than one network. But hotels, like everything else in Iceland, dear. Therefore, if you are not afraid of the cold - live in campsites. They will cost 10-20 euros per night per person. Although I personally prefer the hostels and guest houses. Prices are not very high and is always warm. After hours of walking to warm up can not hurt. And if four of you, you can rent a small cottage. In an average night, they cost 10 000 rubles. For four will be released as a bed in a hostel.

3. What is

• Burgers in Lebowski - a popular bar based on the "The Big Lebowski."
• Icelandic soup with lamb and chicken wings in the tourist center across from the Valley of Geysers.
• Soup with mutton and bread in the tourist center near the waterfall skógafoss.
• What do you want in the tourist center of the lagoon with icebergs.

4. Budget

5. How to save

Go now. Best of all four. So you cut everything in the car and housing costs.

Rent a car on diesel. Fuel consumption lower than diesel is cheaper than gasoline. Better to take the SUV - a passenger car will travel everywhere.

Book a car from Icelandic distributors guidetoiceland.is or geysir.is. They will be cheaper than the Giants.

Shopping for groceriesAnd do not eat in the restaurants. Best suited Bonus and Kronan: they are cheaper and wider range. Take the fish and lamb: for 3-4 people come cheaply.

California

Asya Fomina

Travel blogger gruni_ce. He traveled to 106 countries and tells how to travel with children.

1. What to see

Los Angeles

• Hollywood "Walk of Fame". At the mall more than two and a half thousand names of stars, so that the main attraction - to find a star favorite actor and make selfie.
• Park Universal Studios in Los Angeles. Studio theme park, where you can explore the special effects, film set, attractions and everything that is connected with their favorite characters and movies.

San Francisco

• Classic attractions of San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Lombard Street.
• Island prison Alcatraz. If you are not attracted to this, just come to the pier for 39 California sea lions bask on the quays.
• Sunset in the Park Grand View. With views of San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean.

National parks

• Park "Sequoia" with the largest trees in the world. The thickness of the stems up to 12 meters, and height - 95 meters! The oldest Sequoia in the park more than two thousand years.
• Yosemite with granite cliffs, waterfalls and clear mountain rivers. Most interesting observation deck park - Glacier Point and Tunnel View. For spectacular scenery park included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• Epic Alpacas Farm near Yosemite Park. With alpacas can do selfie, feed or cuddle.

California coast

• Carmel - Bohemian town and millionaire pensioners homes, hobbit-like houses or gnomes.
• Pfeiffer beach purple sand, which is derived from the abundance in the coastal cliffs spessartine - varieties of pomegranate.
• beach McVeigh, Famous for its waterfalls. The flow of water falls directly into the ocean, not drying up even in winter. On the beach you can not go down because of the risk of collapse of rocks, but you can look at the waterfalls from a height.

2. Where to live

The most interesting option in Los Angeles - Charlie Chaplin Historic Hollywood Home. This apartment, which is said to have lived himself Charlie Chaplin. When you will go to the national parks and leisure guests to Tenaya Lodge. It is surrounded by evergreen forests and mountain ranges, Yosemite. The main thing - a huge wood burning fireplace in the lobby, which is nice to sit outside after dinner. In San Francisco, you can stay at Grand Hyatt SF with excellent views of the entire city.

3. What is

• Classic Pancake with unlimited coffee Breakfast by Salt's Cure.
• Burgers or pizza in the Half Dome Village in Yosemite Park.
• Shrimp Bubba Gump Shrimp Co - cafe based on the "Forrest Gump" at Pier 39.
• Asian food in San Francisco's Chinatown.
• Seafood Giovanni's Fish Market in Morro Bay.

4. Budget

5. How to save

Stay overnight in a motel. If you're willing to sacrifice a little comfort - this is the perfect accommodation for the US avtotripov. Motel 6 or Super 8 is everywhere and are only 60-70 dollars per night.

Cafes replace on picnics. All parks have special tables, often with grills. Ready-made meals can be purchased in cooking Whole Foods. Be sure to try their tomato soup and a chicken-done! Complete meal per person will cost $ 10-15.

Put GasBuddy app Search for low-priced gas stations. California gasoline expensive, but the prices at the pump may vary by 30%.

Tokyo

Zoe Verzhbitskaya

blogger tokyo_tatami. 13 years living in Tokyo and tells how to travel around Japan.

1. What to see

main sights

• Meiji Jingu Shrine. The largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo. Although it was built only in 1920, is an example of the unique Japanese style architecture nagare-zukuri. As the main building material used only cypress from Kiso River Valley.

• The area in front of the Imperial Palace and East Garden. Palace closed to visitors, but you can walk in the garden - there is picturesque at any time of the year.
• Japanese Art Museum Nezu Station. It is famous for its collection of Buddhist calligraphy, sculptures and drawings. The museum is surrounded by a lovely garden.
• Museum of Science and Innovation Miraikan. Here, every day, the robot acts Asimo.

viewing platforms

• The observation deck of Tokyo City Hall. It is located on the 45th floor - on a clear day even Mount Fuji can be seen. The entrance is free.
• Ferris wheel on an artificial island of Odaiba. Night views of Tokyo, a free observation deck with an analog of New York's Statue of Liberty and the only urban beach.

interesting districts

• Shibuya. The main center of fashion and nightlife in Tokyo. The most bustling intersection in the city is also located here - the statue of Hachiko.

• Harajuku. Fashion shops in the street and the street Takeshita Omotesandō Station boutiques.
• Roppongi. This two-faced area. Day - business and financial center of the city, after sunset - the center of fun and nightlife.
• Akihabara. Neighborhood fans of anime, video games, technology, and just in all bright and unusual. Walk through the streets and go to Yodobashi Camera - a huge store with technology.
• Asakusa. Where you can change into a kimono, a ride on a rickshaw and go to Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple Senso-ji Temple.

Hot springs Onsen

Onsen - a variety of natural pools filled with hot underground springs. Go here - Japanese family tradition. Here, not only to clean, but also to relax and enjoy nature. With him, you can not take anything: bathrobes, towels and cleaning products are issued on the spot.

2. Where to live

Tokyo - a huge metropolis. There are many options for where to stay, but it is necessary to select in the first place is not a hotel, and the area.

If you want more to travel around the surrounding area, the most convenient in terms of transportation - Shinjuku and Shinagawa. In the latter I recommend Shinagawa Prince Hotel with stunning views of Tokyo.

Shibuya - a lively and youth. Suitable if you want to explore the nightlife of Tokyo. Not far from it, in Minato, you can stay in the Villa Fontaine Shiodome. This hotel has an entrance directly from the subway.

Odaiba is famous futuristic architecture and beautiful views of Tokyo Bay. But there are so many hotels do not, and they are not very cheap. The most budget option - Sunroute Ariake.

3. What is

• Tempura (vegetables and seafood in batter) or buckwheat soba noodles in traditional restaurants in the shopping streets near the Senso-ji Temple. Lunch is usually from 11:30 to 14:30, then the restaurants are closed until dinner.
• Yakitory (fried kebabs) shabu-shabu (meat with vegetables) or ramen noodle restaurants in Shinjuku.
• Complete meals with rice, meat or fish in the shopping center Aqua City Odaiba on.

4. Budget

5. How to save

Go in January. The most expensive tickets to Tokyo - April (cherry blossom), August (during the holidays) and November (red maple leaves). But January is usually cheaper by 30%. Tickets start looking for half a year.

Get from the airport on the Keisei bus. The ticket will cost him only $ 10 - it's cheaper than the high-speed express trains Narita, Nippori Liner Bus or Limousine Bus. Keisei buses are not as new and not to call in the big hotels, and only go to the main station. Buying tickets in advance is not necessary.

Change money at the airport. In the Tokyo exchangers are rare, and cash you'll need: maps here take everywhere. Prices in the city are not very high - only expensive taxi and transport. For example, a trip on the subway will cost 1-5 dollars, depending on the length.

Dine in the network cafes and restaurants. Inexpensive network Japanese cuisine cafe - Otoya, Shushi Zanmai, Yoshinoya, Matsuya. Lunch will cost 8-10 dollars per person. In Japan, tipping is not accepted.

Spend the night in an internet cafe. There you can get a bed, a computer, a shower, a meal and a drink for just 1000 rubles per day.

Visit free attractions. In Tokyo, there are many. This is all the temples, observation deck of the Tokyo City Hall, Megaweb Toyota showroom, Japanese gardens, museums, advertising, animation, Sumo and a few others.

Dolomites

Alexander Sashechkina

Travel blogger sashe4kina. He walks in the mountains and share inspiring routes.

1. What to see

To reach the most beautiful places in the Dolomites you can drive from Innsbruck. Ride to the lakes in the Italian region of Veneto.

Innsbruck

If you have time, take a stroll through the center of Innsbruck: from the Hofgarten Park along the promenade of the river Inn. The heart of the city - Cathedral of St. James, and the main attraction - the view from the embankment of the river, colorful houses and mountains. Be sure to walk to the house with a golden roof - its tiles made of copper sheets coated with gold.

lakes

• Lake Braies. Most instagramnoe and popular among travelers lake with magnificent views of the Dolomites and nature. I recommend to get around the perimeter. It only takes half an hour, but you will enjoy the beauty of the valley and mountains without the crowds of tourists. And if the physical form does not allow, from June to September you can rent a boat for 18 euros.
• Lake Misurina. Recommended for the treatment of respiratory diseases. In 1956 there took place the last Olympics, in which skaters competed on natural ice.
• Lake Antorno. The most remarkable thing here - a reflection of the three peaks of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the lake water.
• Lake Dobbiaco. Favorite Lake of the composer Gustav Mahler, who lived nearby.
• karersee. Most of the popular small lake in the Dolomites. Its size is constantly changing, and reaches a maximum length of 287 meters in the spring. The lake water is emerald green because of minerals in the composition.

Massif of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo

It is also called "three sisters of the Dolomites." Around the peak definitely need to take a walk. Tracking is not too complicated:. Only 10 km with a total vertical drop of 350 meters can be Overcome route in one day.

Museum of tunnels on the mountain Lagatsoi

During the First World War of the mountain there were fights between Italian and Austro-Hungarians. To gain a foothold at the top, the soldiers built tunnels. Now they have turned into open-air museum. To get there you can walk for two hours or the funicular railway - three minutes.

2. Where to live

Hotel Lago di Braies. Book it in advance: wanting a lot. The main plus of the hotel - you can enjoy the sunset and sunrise at Lake Braies without the crowds of tourists who come here with the opening of the boat station at 10:30.

3. What is

Dumplings, dumplings, goulash and of course the apple strudel in any local establishments. South Tyrol once belonged to Austria, so the kitchen in the mountains - a combo of the two countries. Specific cafes or restaurants do not advise: here all you can eat.

4. Budget

5. How to save

Buy cheap airline tickets. You can fly to Milan, but from Munich to Lake Braies road for an hour shorter.

Instead of hotels, stay in the Gasthof. This is a small family run hotel with more humane prices for housing.

Book car beforehand. The closer to the desired date, the more expensive rent.

Before the trip get free parking. You will need a car, so think in advance where it will leave for the night. Close to most of the local lakes offer free parking.

Yakutia

Julia Grishanova

Travel journalist and blogger jul_so a native of Yakutia. As a child, every winter saw the northern lights.

1. What to see

Lena pillars

It rocks along the river Lena height of 150-300 meters, to which you want to sail on a boat. Excursion continues from 36 hours. You arrive at your destination in the morning - and then will pass a cleansing ritual under the guidance of a shaman. He paints everything black coal spot on the forehead as a blessing and arranges national Yakut dance osuokhay.

Will continue to rise to the observation deck with fantastic views of the vastness of the Yakut and visit the island with tukulans - flying sand. From November to May, Lena caught the ice and swim to the Pillars will not work.

Museum of mammoth

The only museum in the world, which exposition is devoted to the mammoth. There you can look at three fully restored mammoth skeleton and part of his skin. Other exhibits - the woolly rhinoceros and the mummy wild horse. All local staff - Scientists of the Institute of the North, who participated in the excavation. I recommend to thrust on the tour.

Ethnographic Complex Chochur Muran

You can pass the rite of blessing, good wishes and spells Algys. It differs from osuokhay that each visitor shaman seeks his own approach, and therefore it is difficult to describe. Where you can dress up in traditional clothes, take a picture and go to the sacred for all the Yakut shaman tree. The road to it - an exciting adventure. After a short briefing you two hours turn into a musher - will manage the dog team.

Museum of Permafrost

Located in an open tunnel drilled for food storage. Now in this dungeon year round temperature keeps around minus 5-10 degrees. The walls in the frost, and in the ground - the icy veins. Celebrate the end of a trip can be a local bar where vodka fed in stacks of ice.

2. Where to live

On the boat. There you will spend two nights during a tour to the Lena Pillars. In the city the choice is not rich. I recommend staying in an ordinary chain hotel Azimut Polar Star.

3. What is

Traditional food at the restaurant "Muus Khaya." Be sure to order a:

• Assorted Yakut delicacies (young horse meat baked "Oyogos" liver colt, the foal boiled innards "Hart").
• Yakut porridge "Salamat" with venison.
• Soup Yakut national traditions with beef tripe and flour dressing "Seliey".
• Cutlets Chira, white salmon, trout and garlic butter in a bread batter with cream-caviar sauce.
• Steak 'Zheribay "from the young horse.
• For dessert - frozen kercheh, a dish of cream, thick cream, sugar and berries.

Traditional food in a cafe in Chochur Muranov. I advise you to order Indigirka of Chira, dumplings with venison and crucian carp stuffed with eggs and rice.

4. Budget

5. How to save

To get from the airport to the city by bus. The airport is located just seven kilometers from the center of Yakutsk, and city buses are frequent, so you can not pay for a taxi.

Do not take a car to rent. Gasoline road and pavement in permafrost does not survive. In addition, in the winter there is a chance not start because of the cold. Each driver has a "portable garage Natasha" - large sinteponovye blanket that covers the car to the factory without warming it after parking in the cold.

Accessible by train and bus. A good option if you have the time and a great desire to come to be in Yakutia. The route is as follows: the train ride to Neryungri, and from there - 12 hours on a bus to Yakutsk. This is the only version of the budget to be in Yakutia, just up the road from Moscow takes 6 days.

Spend the night in a tent on the banks of the Lena. But this is risky: the weather can not guess, and where do you place the luggage on the tent and tons of ointments from mosquitoes?

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