The best resorts and countries where you can go without a passport

Today, almost everyone has a passport, but still not everyone. It is better, of course, to issue a foreign passport in order to freely travel to any country, gain pleasant impressions, relax, see something new and interesting. But situations are different. It is good to know the places outside the homeland where you can relax without having a passport. Note that the list of countries is small, but you shouldn't be upset. There really is a lot to see.

First of all, these are the neighboring countries: Abkhazia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Ukraine. There is much to see in these countries, and you can relax on the sea. It is clear that there are sea resorts in Russia, but we will talk about trips abroad.

Little Abkhazia stretches along the Black Sea. Despite its size, it amazes tourists with its amazingly beautiful nature. Mountains, gorges with fast rivers, clean sea coast - all this is located in Abkhazia. In addition to all its natural beauty, very friendly and hospitable locals live here. Note that there is no need to change money in Abkhazia, since the Russian ruble is the official currency.

True, the hotel and tourist infrastructure is poorly developed here, but the lack of service is replaced by the openness of the Abkhaz and the fact that rest in Abkhazia will not hit the wallet hard. The main attractions are Lake Ritsa, the New Athos Monastery and caves with a metro.

Ukrainian seaside resorts

If we talk about the Black Sea coast, then wonderful resorts are waiting for tourists in the Kherson, Odessa and Nikolaev regions of Ukraine. Probably most of all, the beautiful Odessa with its Opera, Potemkin Stairs, the famous Deribasovskaya and other sights that can be found only here will attract. And the most important treasure of Odessa is the citizens of Odessa, with whom you will definitely not be bored.

There are many small resort towns near Odessa, where there is a wonderful sea, gentle sun, hospitable residents and a fairly well-established service.

But, there is something to see in the Kherson region. There are also several small resort towns, but with a developed infrastructure. In addition to relaxing on the beach, you can go to the unique reserve Askania-Nova or Lake Sivash, which, by the way, is equal in quality to the Dead Sea, and to other interesting places. It is also good to have a rest here with children. For example, Skadovsk is the most suitable for families with children, where there is a sandy beach and a warm shallow sea.

If the Black Sea is already tired. Then you can go on vacation to the Caspian Sea without a passport. Such an opportunity for tourists from Russia is provided in Kazakhstan. The most famous local resort is Aktau. Wonderful sandy beaches and extraordinary landscapes. The Caspian Sea is rather cold (21-23C °), but the air temperature is always high. You can swim in Aktau from May to September, so there is enough time to find a week's rest. In the vicinity of this city, and in itself there is something to see. One of the most interesting attractions is the Shakpak-ata underground mosque. So you can relax without a passport not only in the Black Sea, but also in the Caspian Sea. Welcome to Aktau.

If on your vacation you don't want to just lie on the beach, then the question arises, where to go to rest, so that there is something to see, without a passport. There are also such places. For example, Kazakhstan. Yes, again this country, which is washed by the Caspian Sea, but there are not only beaches.

The culture of Kazakhstan itself is very interesting, and only by visiting this country, you can really get to know it.

All nature lovers will be interested in the Korgalzhyn reserve, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Flamingos, pelicans and other unusual birds live on the lakes of the Tengiz-Korgalzhyn system. It is interesting that it was here that the two main routes of bird migration on the continent of Eurasia intersected. The Charyn canyon will also amaze the eye. You can still list the sights for a long time, but it is better to see everything in person.

It is best to start your journey across Kazakhstan from Almaty. It is a beautiful city with many monuments. And there is also an opportunity to taste dishes of real Kazakh cuisine, for example, beshbarmak.

To "Europe" without a passport

Western Ukraine

If you want to get into the atmosphere of ancient Europe, but you don't have a passport, there is a way out - to go to Western Ukraine. The oldest city in the region is Lutsk. This city is about a thousand years old. The delightful Lutsk castle, built in the 14th century by the Lithuanian prince Lubart, is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. Also in Lutsk there is the Czartoryski Tower, the 17th century Peter and Paul Church. Interesting not only the regional center, but also the Volyn region. After all, it is here that the ancient Orthodox monastery - Svyatogorsky is located. It should be noted Ostrog, where the Ostrog Castle is located.

You can also go to the Transcarpathian region. The medieval Palanok castle is located in the city of Mukachevo. It is interesting to see in this area the Svyatonikolaevsky Monastery, the Nevitsky Castle and the modern castle-estate of the Schönborns.

Well, if you are in Transcarpathia, you cannot but visit the natural park "Synevyr", where there is a large beautiful lake Synevyr.

In general, in Western Ukraine there are many unusual places where ancient buildings have been preserved, and the history of different peoples has intertwined.

One of the most interesting cities in the Republic of Belarus, where you can go to rest without a passport, is Grodno. It is also a very ancient city with a thousand-year history. There are two castles here.

Also, tourists often visit the city of Gomel. The main thing that people come here to see is the palace and park ensemble. It is here that you can admire the palace of the Rumyantsevs and Paskevichs. It will also be interesting to see the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, as well as other ancient buildings.

Not far from the capital is the 15th century Nesvizh Castle, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Kaliningrad region

An amazing and unusual region of Russia, which makes sense to visit. It is interesting that this territory from different sides has borders with different countries (Poland, Lithuania), but at the same time it does not border on Russia. In fact, without leaving Russia, a Russian turns out to be abroad, where you can go on vacation without a passport. You can get to Kaliningrad only by plane. If you want to go to the sea, and the south is contraindicated, then you can safely go here - to the Baltic coast. The Baltic Sea is considered one of the cleanest seas on the planet.