Kiev/Baku?
May 14, 2016, 2:44 pm
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Kiev/Baku?
Hello, right now I am considering in August to do 3 nights in Kiev and 3 in Baku as a single male independent traveler. I know for Azerbaijan you need a Visa. I hear really good things about Kiev and that its really inexpensive but Baku seems very interesting. Is Baku pretty safe? Is it pretty easy to get around the city? Right now I have Budapest for 6 nights and I know thats a nice city but I always enjoy going a bit off the tourist path a bit.
May 15, 2016, 12:12 pm
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Hello, right now I am considering in August to do 3 nights in Kiev and 3 in Baku as a single male independent traveler. I know for Azerbaijan you need a Visa. I hear really good things about Kiev and that its really inexpensive but Baku seems very interesting. Is Baku pretty safe? Is it pretty easy to get around the city? Right now I have Budapest for 6 nights and I know thats a nice city but I always enjoy going a bit off the tourist path a bit.
May 15, 2016, 2:51 pm
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Baku is safer than Kiev. With both countries suffering significant economic crisis they have become much cheaper. Getting around is fairly easy in both. If you want a reliable cab driver who speaks English in Kiev, pm me and I will give you my driver's number.
May 15, 2016, 4:58 pm
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Both are fairly safe (though I'm biased towards Kiev) and probably safer than some western cities. Both are worth about 3 days. I've used airbnb in Kiev last year and found it to be extremely good value.
May 20, 2016, 7:58 am
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May 20, 2016, 10:26 am
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Since the last devaluation of the AZN, Baku has become much, much cheaper for those visiting Azerbaijan from abroad. When you convert AZN prices to USD/EUR or GBP, you'll see you're getting a real bargain compared to previously. Unfortunately, for those of us paid in AZN, prices are still outrageous.