Since I wrote about the advantages of traveling in Dagestan, it is worth writing about the disadvantages. Against the background of general enthusiasm, this will be very contrasting information. But I will try to write about it as honestly as possible.
Traveling in Dagestan has quite obvious advantages¹ . It seems that even someone who has never been there will be able to highlight them. The minuses are more interesting. Those who are afraid to go to Dagestan are in a hurry to highlight them. And everyone who thinks otherwise is branded as bought PR people or simply crazy.
So, what disadvantages did I highlight for myself while traveling with a friend across the republic.
Ekranoplan & quot; Lun & quot; near Derbent not far from Derbent Contradictory past
People, more often the older generation, are afraid to go to Dagestan . And when you tell them where you rested, many twist their fingers at their temples. This is an outdated opinion, but it is so strong that it was to some extent scared to me . Initially.
I didn t know what to expect from the trip. And worried … Moreover, we traveled as girls. Fortunately, I have never felt the confirmation of any fears in practice. However, this is the moment that stops many . So I prescribed it.
Gimrinskaya Tower, Dagestan Gimrinskaya Tower, Dagestan Male population activity
One could leave this point without comment, but no. During our trip, we only once encountered a slight obsession with us, but this issue was quickly resolved.
The rest of the young people, if they paid attention to us, were polite, tactful and accepted that the fact that we don t need the company. It is important to understand that our arrival in Dagestan fell during Lent (Ramadan). Perhaps the rest of the months men behave differently.
Sulak canyonSulak canyonPlaces of weak service
Those who were born with a golden spoon in their mouth, probably, will not want to seriously consider Dagestan for their holidays. Everything suited us , although there was one moment when we came across dubious housing² (although there are more questions for the owner).
However, I want to say that even if the infrastructure suffers somewhere, locals are very concerned about making guests comfortable . And their warmth is much more pleasant than a 5-star hotel.
An example of good housing, which was accompanied by care for our comfort An example of good housing, which was accompanied by a concern for our comfort Diversity of cultures
This is an interesting point. He and minus, and at the same time plus … Plus it is due to the fact that another culture attracts, as something new and unusual. And it s a minus because it is terrible to make a mistake!
We are used to walking freely in shorts at home, topics, swear, drink, take provocative photos. Here, such actions can unconsciously, accidentally offend people . And for the accident they beat desperately, as they say.
Gunib Plateau Gunib Plateau
Total: if we take together the pros and cons of traveling in Dagestan, we get one big a cool and full of enthusiasm journey, which left a lot of positive moments in my memory!
I know that residents of the republic can read me Dagestan. Please understand this article. There are drawbacks almost everywhere, but travel to Dagestan has very few drawbacks! And this fact would pass as an additional plus ?
Karadakh gorge Karadakh gorge
I understand that I might not have noticed some other possible disadvantages … If you have an idea of the real cons of traveling in Dagestan, please share in the comments. Important : I ask you not to scold the republic, but to highlight the most objective disadvantages.
¹ – Pros of travel. Why did we choose Dagestan and were we satisfied?
² – The hostess silently made a bed for herself and … lay down next to us. An amazing case in its absurdity in the mountains of Dagestan
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