Managua , General info:
10/10

Nicaragua on the whole is on the mend from hurricanes, earthquakes, etc. People love Americans! However, you must not display your wealth unless you want to hire a guard.

Nicaragua takes its name from Nicarao, chief of the indigenous tribe that lived around present-day Lake Nicaragua during the late 1400s and early 1500s.

Some Nicaraguans know English, but it is a good idea to know some Spanish before you go. You can get by showing what you want with your hands.

Managua , Cheap stuff:
10/10

Getting by on a shoestring is possible, only if you live the Nicaraguan lifestyle--beans, rice, fruit, etc. and native handicrafts. Transportation can be quite reasonable, depending on what you want, taxis, buses, mini-bus or Bluebird school type buses (not recommended).

When you deal with people at the Mercados (marketplaces), generally the price will be a bit high for merchandise. Just say "No" which usually gives you a second price and if you want the item, that is the time to buy it. Another "No" will get you a better price, yes, but then, the merchant gets cheated and is not a good reflection on the Americano.

Managua , Different stuff:
10/10

Nicaraguans are famous for their hammocks and are splendid.

Zip lines are also available in the canopy in Nicaragua; however, this author does not know where they are located.

Managua , Don't miss:
10/10

Be sure to go see The Peace Monument in former downtown Managua in the earthquake zone. Another must see is Granada for its Spanish Colonial Architecture and, also, see Masaya for volcano and handicrafts, such as hammocks.

Managua , Food:
10/10

If you want American, Chinese, or Native Nicaragua meals, and go to a restaurant, expect to pay about the same as in the United States. Otherwise, street vendors have plenty of tropical fruit and bocadillas (chucks of charcoaled grilled meat).

Managua , Hotels:
10/10

There are new hotels available in Managua, as it is a rapidly growing city, so expect to spend about the same amount as in Untied States. The Hotel Intercontinental is the hotel Howard Hughes stayed in the early 70's.

Generally, do not expect hot water to take a shower!

Managua , Safety:
10/10

Generally, it is a good idea to keep valuables well hidden, perhaps in a plastic bag. Displaying wealth of any kind is not recommended, such as, cameras, jewelry, purses, etc. This is generally true in most Central American countries.

Tirana , General info:
10/10

Tirana is the capital of the country, Albania.

Tirana , Cheap stuff:
10/10

You can eat cheap and fine foods.

Tirana , Different stuff:
10/10

Principal Attractions of the city include:

The monument of our national hero ”Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeu” placed in “Skanderbeg” square.

National Historic Museum.

The Castle of Dorsi in the surroundings of Peza, which belongs to ancient Illyrian culture.

The Castle of Petrela situated in the south of Tirana, on the right of the main street Tirana–Elbasan.

The Castle of Bashtova built in the late middle age in the 14-th century, when the feudal system appeared in Albania. It is situated in west of Rrogozhina, 3-4 km north from the cast in the Sea of Shkumbin River. It served the Venetians to defend the sea and river wharfages.

The Castle of Preza built from the Turkish after Skanderbeg’s death in 1468. It belongs to the end of 15th century and is situated in the western chain of the hills that surround the field of Tirana that overlook the area of Kruja as a solid area of revolts.

The mosque of Ethem Beu situated in the center of Tirana and built in 1789, as well as the Clock Tower built in 1930. Both these objects are historically well known for the capital city.

The Ministries represent great architectonical values; they were built in 1930 in the period when Albania was a Monarchy and under the government of king Zog. After the German invasion, that means in the aftermath of World War II in 1966, there were built the Palace of Culture and the Theatre of Opera and Ballet, in 1968 it was built the monument of Skanderbeg, in 1981 the National Historic Museum and in 1987, The International Cultural Center,

Archeological Museum,

Gallery of Arts,

Exposition of Popular Culture.

It is always very pleasant to make a promenade in the Grand Park of Tirana, which lies in the southern part of the city and occupies a superficies of 230 hectares. In the centre of this park there is the artificial lake with a superficies of 55 hectares.

Tirana , Food:
10/10

You canvisit some of the best restaurants in Balkan,tasting the best traditional albanian food.You can also visit cheap and good fast foods all around the town.

Tirana , Hotels:
10/10

“MONDIAL “ Hotel

”Muhamet Gjollesha” street, Tirana

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ROGNER HOTEL EUROPAPARK

Blv. “Dëshmorët e Kombit”, Tirana

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GRAND HOTEL

”Ismail Qemali”street, No.11, Tirana

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“ARBËR” Hotel

”Bardhok Biba” street, No. 69, Tirana

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“PRESIDENT” Hotel

”4 Shkurti” street, Tirana “XHEKO” l.t.d, Tirana

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“KRUJA” Hotel

”Mine Peza” street, No. 86, Tirana

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VILLA TAFAJ

Quartier 4,.”Mine Peza” street, No. 86, Tirana

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“DIPLOMAT - HY” Hotel

”Muhamet Gjollesha”street, No. 5/1, Tirana

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“EKLIPSI” Hotel

Farkë, Tirana. “EKLIPSI” l.t.d, Tirana.

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“MINIRI” Hotel

Quarter 3, Dibra Street, No. 3, Tirana

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“PIK LOTI” Hotel

Quarter 1 ”Mihal Grameno”, Street, Tirana.

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“DORO” Hotel

St.”Muhamet Gjollesha”, Tirana

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“BALLKAN” Hotel

St.”Sami Frashëri”, No.41, Tirana.

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Tirana , Safety:
10/10

Tirana is a very safety city when you can visit everyplace whithot a minour problem .There is a strict Police assistance.