London: what to watch for free?
London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is one of the classic cities of Old Europe, cities with rich traditions and extensive cultural heritage. Located on the banks of the…

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Religious tourism
Pilgrimage, or travel with religious purposes - one of the oldest forms of tourism, which has deep historical roots. Medieval pilgrims were among the first tourists.Religious travel has three main…

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5 fictional sights, to which, in spite of everything, crowds of tourists aspire
In each country you can find places that are legendary and where crowds of tourists are heading for. But not all of them have historical value. After all, they were…

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Top 10 coolest water parks
Water parks are gaining more and more popularity around the world and are an excellent alternative to traditional amusement parks. And although the presence of the water park can not…

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Germany – almost parallel universe

Many of us have heard more than once about a special way of life in Germany, different from ours. And about the zealousness and pedantry of the Germans and all the jokes go. In fact, these are not such jokes, and what seems strange to us is quite common in Germany. These 10 facts will prove that Germany in some moments is practically a parallel universe.

1. What’s in my name?
Most Germans despise “sticky” greetings and stick to handshakes. With regard to appeals, in Germany there is a certain regulation, which differs from the usual to us. If in Russia you can shout to your neighbor “Hello, Ivanovich” or say hello to your elder colleague “Hello, Alla!”, Then in Germany this will not work. Continue reading

4 popular tourist cities, which in reality can greatly disappoint

Perhaps each of us at least once dreamed of being in Paris or Rome, imagining how he would breathe in the air, soaked in antiquity and admire the famous monuments. The pictures of tourist guides and television programs about traveling all look so rosy and romantic, only dreams sometimes break on the harsh reality, and famous sights do not cause a welcome thrill. We have collected 12 popular tourist cities, which in reality can be very disappointing. Continue reading

What to take on a trip

Every trip can be stressful before it starts. And in order to avoid this, it is worthwhile to think in advance what to take and start collecting.

First, a few words about the list. Do not make it the day before the trip. Personally, I make a list of things in a trip for a week, and then I add. But what things to take with you on a trip if the list is not made up? I will discuss this further in order of priority. Continue reading

Finland: one day in Kouvola
Small Finnish cities are unlikely to impress tourists with ancient architecture, many sights or a huge number of memorable places and entertainment centers. Rather, they will be remembered for tranquility,…

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Tourist guide: a trip to Sri Lanka
The tourism industry of Sri Lanka is well developed. The island is famous for its tea plantations in Ceylon, the mountain slopes of Nuvara Eliya, and religious and historical monuments…

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European approach to winter holidays
Christmas symbolizes the birth of Jesus Christ, it is a celebration of love and happiness throughout the world. People share warm wishes, try to congratulate all relatives and friends. The…

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