Give another day for an excursion, this time to the most picturesque waterfall in the Caucasus — Tobot. On the way, you can drive past the Imam Shamil Tower and take pictures of the Irganai hydroelectric power station. If you have time, visit the Karadakh gorge or the amazing ghost village of Gamsutl. Finally, the oldest city in Russia, Derbent, awaits you!A separate guide is dedicated to the blog.
Tourists choose Kaspiysk for beach holidays because there are two beaches here: urban, where locals from nearby settlements come, and a well-maintained Lagoon, where you can ride jet skis and catamarans, as well as have a snack in a cafe.
You need to set aside one day to go to the Sulak Canyon, the deepest in the world, and take a boat ride through it. Photo: Buntovskikh Olga/Shutterstock.com
A ready-made route through the region
In Oh!The blog has a detailed travel plan for Dagestan from the organizer of the author’s tours. There is a daily schedule of activities and recommendations on how to prepare for the trip.
August: Bali
- How to get: direct flights from Aeroflot fly to Bali, tickets cost from 108,000 rubles in both directions, with one transfer you can get on China Southern Airlines (from 68,000 rubles) or Qatar Airways (from 104,000 rubles).
- Entry rules: upon arrival at the airport, you need to apply for a visa, which will cost 3,400 rubles. It allows you to stay on the island for up to 30 days.
The optimal time to stay in Bali is August. Dry season, sunny weather with a temperature of +28… +30 °C, it gets cooler in the evenings, so you can take a break from the heat and not be afraid of prolonged downpours.
We recommend that you take a few surfing lessons, sunbathe on the beach of Nusa Dua or Melasti and watch the sunset on the shore with a coconut in your hand. If you stay in Uluwatu, you can go to Pura Luhur Temple — just be careful with the wild monkeys!
It’s worth taking a day out and exploring the surroundings of Ubud.: This will cover the waterfalls and rice terraces of Tegalalang.
We recommend that you take some surfing lessons. Photo: Willyam Bradberry/Shutterstock.com
September: Tbilisi
- How to get:Georgian Airways, Air Dilijans and Azimut airlines fly to the capital of Georgia daily, ticket prices starting from 34,000 rubles in two directions.
- Entry rules:You can stay in Georgia for up to one year without a visa. You will need a foreign passport.
In September, the heat subsides, and the city is filled with the colors of autumn. This is the best time to wander the streets of old Tbilisi, periodically stopping at cafes for khinkali, khachapuri, satsivi and wine.
If your soul is asking for beautiful views of the city, then take the cable car to the Narikala fortress or the funicular to Mtatsminda Park, where you can ride the attractions.
September is also the period of grape harvest, and a large—scale Rtveli festival is organized in Georgia on this occasion. It is no coincidence that various wine tours and themed excursions around the country are most popular in autumn.
If you have a long vacation in Georgia, you can also visit the cave city of Uplistsikhe and the old capital Mtskheta, and take a walk through the Samtavro Monastery.
If your soul is asking for beautiful views of the city, then take the cable car up to the Narikala fortress. Photo: k_samurkas/Shutterstock.com
Where to go in Georgia in the golden autumn
As soon as summer is over, hurry up to pack your suitcase (don’t forget to grab a pair of bigger pants) and rush off to good old Georgia. These 5 places are especially good in the off-season.
October: Marrakech
- How to get: fly to Marrakech with one transfer from Royal Air Maroc via Casablanca from 50,000 rubles and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul from 67,000 rubles.
- Entry rules: Russians can visit Morocco without a visa for tourist purposes for up to 90 days, and a special stamp will be placed on their passport upon arrival.
October in Morocco is a velvet season with an air temperature of about +25 °C. We believe that this month may be the perfect compromise between a beach holiday, for example, in Agadir, and an eventful excursion. One of the must—see Moroccan cities is ancient Marrakech.
We recommend starting your walk from the lively Jemaa el Fna Square – snake charmers and a lively bazaar are waiting for you. Stroll through the Medina of Marrakech, exploring the small markets with all kinds of handmade leather and ceramics, as well as oriental delicacies. You can even take a carriage ride around the Medina!
In autumn, it is especially pleasant to walk through the Majorelle gardens, looking at exotic plants and sophisticated decor from French masters.
Don’t forget to try the local dish tajine, drink mint tea and steam in the hammam. And the full list of things not to miss in Morocco is in the article About!The blog.
We recommend starting your walk from the lively Jemaa el Fna Square – snake charmers and a lively bazaar are waiting for you. Photo: Matej Kastelic/Shutterstock.com
November: Punta Cana
- How to get there: There were times when you could get to Punta Cana by direct flight. But now they fly there with only two transfers via Istanbul and Panama, and it costs from 270,000 rubles in both directions.
- Entry rules: No visa is required, but a tourist card is. It allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days. Usually its cost is included in the flight, but if not, such a card can be purchased for 900 rubles at the airport upon arrival.
The Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, white sand beaches with palm trees bending over them — this is paradise in November, when the weather in Russia is already chilly. They fly to the Dominican Republic for a classic beach holiday, which can be varied with water sports, snorkeling or a day trip to the island of Saona with its mangrove forests and coral reefs.
Indulge in fresh seafood and mangoes, of which there are 30 varieties.
For the full feeling of Magnana and Dolce Vita combined, it’s worth splurging on an all-inclusive stay at the hotel. It offers daily entertainment and sports programs, as well as a bar with tropical cocktails based on local rum.
The Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, beaches with white sand over which palm trees bend — this is paradise in November. Photo: onapalmtree/Shutterstock.com
December: Veliky Ustyug
- How to get there: you need to fly with one transfer in St. Petersburg by Aeroflot and Vologda Airlines starting from 25,000 rubles in both directions. Trains run from Moscow to Kotlas (almost a day) from 2,800 rubles. From Kotlas to Veliky Ustyug is about 70 km, you can take a taxi for 1000 rubles. Finally, no one canceled car trips and bus tours — the latter are especially numerous on the eve of the New Year holidays.
People come to Veliky Ustyug to see the residence of the main New Year’s wizard: the study of the winter grandfather and the throne room where he receives guests. You can send a postcard from Santa Claus’s house to your loved ones. There is also a zoo, a cafe and a fairy tale trail on the territory of his patrimony, where you can meet characters from childhood favorite stories.
After a walk around the residence, it is worth taking time to the historical center of Veliky Ustyug, looking at old churches and mansions, trying pastries and cookies in local cafes. Include the museum of New Year and Christmas toys and the Santa Claus fashion house in your plan to evaluate the wizard’s wardrobe.
People come to Veliky Ustyug to see the residence of the main New Year’s magician. Photo: Elena Serebryakova/Shutterstock.com
Well, shall we start filling the calendar with new trips? May 2025 be the year of Oh!Moments and amazing discoveries — and the Island will be there to support any of your ideas!
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