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Asia Minor (Anatolia)

Asia Minor (Anatolia)

2025-06-01 07:06

Asia Minor is a peninsula washed by four seas at once - Marmara, Mediterranean, Black, Aegean, as well as two famous straits - the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus, which separate Europe and Asia. It is quite far, in comparison with other parts of Asia, pushed towards the west, and off its coast are Rhodes, Cyprus and other islands

Time difference with Turkey: useful tips for tourists

Time difference with Turkey: useful tips for tourists

2025-06-01 07:06

Even if your region has practically no time difference with Turkey, you should make sure that acclimatization does not spoil your whole holiday experience

Self-trip to Montenegro: tips for tourists

Self-trip to Montenegro: tips for tourists

2025-06-01 07:06

Our article will be of interest to those tourists who are thinking about how to go to Montenegro on their own. Of course, the easiest way is to use the services of travel companies, but many vacationers want to save money, so it's cheaper to act on your own. So, what you need to know about a trip to Montenegro? In our article, we will consider all the nuances of such a trip so that tourists understand what documents need to be issued and how much money to have with them, as well as many other issues

Hotel, Emelyanovo airport, Krasnoyarsk: description, reviews of tourists, how to get

Hotel, Emelyanovo airport, Krasnoyarsk: description, reviews of tourists, how to get

2025-06-01 07:06

Major international airports are usually located outside the city. And more and more often, in order not to be late for a flight, passengers prefer to leave early and spend the night in a hotel near the airport. The Yemelyanovo Airport Hotel offers its services to such passengers. Krasnoyarsk is located thirty kilometers from here, so this hotel is quite in demand

The best hotels of Mozyr (Belarus): names and addresses, reviews of tourists

The best hotels of Mozyr (Belarus): names and addresses, reviews of tourists

2025-06-01 07:06

Mozyr is the second largest city in the Gomel region. It has several city-forming enterprises, the largest of which is an oil refinery. Many business travelers come here, so the issue of their accommodation is relevant. Mozyr hotels are pleased to offer you comfortable living conditions

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Rest in Derbent, Dagestan. Caspian Sea

Rest in Derbent, Dagestan. Caspian Sea

Derbent is located in a unique area: on the one hand it is washed by the waters of the Caspian Sea, on the other - the Caucasus Mountains are located. The air here is clean, perfect for a holiday. The city is located on the western coast of the Caspian Sea. The climate here is mild, which is why many people choose to rest in Derbent

The most popular hotels in Makhachkala

The most popular hotels in Makhachkala

Makhachkala is a southern sunny city located between the Caspian Sea and the foothills of the Caucasus, at the foot of Tarki-Tau. It is the capital of the Republic of Dagestan, as well as the third city in the region in terms of population

Boat Kostromich, projects T-63 and 1606: specifications and purpose

Boat Kostromich, projects T-63 and 1606: specifications and purpose

The article will focus on the Kostromich boat. This small boat has recently gained unprecedented popularity among lovers of both water recreation and fishermen

Izmailovsky Kremlin, Moscow: description, history, address and interesting facts

Izmailovsky Kremlin, Moscow: description, history, address and interesting facts

In the photo posted in this article, you see not an ancient fortress and not an ancient monument of Russian architecture. In front of you is Moscow, the Izmailovsky Kremlin. This is a magnificent cultural, entertainment and historical-architectural complex, built today

Charyn Canyon in Kazakhstan: description and photo

Charyn Canyon in Kazakhstan: description and photo

As you know, one of the most famous attractions in the United States is the Grand Canyon. However, in terms of such natural formations, Kazakhstan also has something to boast of. So, the Charyn Canyon is located in this country

Where is Tanechkin's cave. Description, interesting facts

Where is Tanechkin's cave. Description, interesting facts

In the Leningrad region, in the Volkhov district, there is the village of Staraya Ladoga, which is called the ancient capital of Northern Russia. There are many attractions that attract tourists. Some of the most interesting are the artificial caves used to mine quartz sand. Tourists visit two of them - Staroladozhskaya and Tanechkina. The article will tell about the latter

Hotels in Samara: photos, reviews, phone numbers, addresses

Hotels in Samara: photos, reviews, phone numbers, addresses

Are you going to visit Samara? Then you need to choose a hotel to your liking in advance. Today we will look at a number of hotels with good reviews that can give you a worthy bonus

Recreation center (Samara). Amazing places in Russia

Recreation center (Samara). Amazing places in Russia

Every year the popularity of domestic tourism is growing rapidly. And this can be connected not only with the economic crisis. People are increasingly beginning to appreciate the local natural resources that Russia so generously shares

Mount Strelnaya, Zhiguli Nature Reserve (photo)

Mount Strelnaya, Zhiguli Nature Reserve (photo)

One of the most magnificent places in Zhiguli due to its unusual location and rich nature is Strelnaya Gora. The site offers a beautiful view of the Volga, the nature around, the Trans-Volga distance

Mausoleum of Mao Zedong: address, opening hours, photo

Mausoleum of Mao Zedong: address, opening hours, photo

The Mausoleum of Mao Zedong is not bypassed by almost any tourist who happened to visit China. People write that visiting such a place will give a terrible experience, but on the other hand, it is an eternal memory, a tribute to the Great Pilot and the best of all available opportunities to get acquainted with the history of this country

Summer Palace (Beijing, China): description, history, features, locations and reviews

Summer Palace (Beijing, China): description, history, features, locations and reviews

Tourists arriving in Beijing are advised to visit two palaces. The Purple Palace of the Forbidden City is a solid officialdom. Its powerful walls and Tiananmen Square are much larger than the Moscow Kremlin. To take a break from political affairs and indulge in the contemplation of the harmony of nature, a summer palace was built. Beijing, with its smog, hum and bustle, remained twenty kilometers to the south. Around - only heavenly bucolics

Robespierre embankment in St. Petersburg

Robespierre embankment in St. Petersburg

The Robespierre embankment in St. Petersburg has regained its historical name. What is special about this area of the city?

Scheme of the Belorussky railway station: how to navigate

Scheme of the Belorussky railway station: how to navigate

Belorussky Station is one of the seven stations in the capital, a major transport hub located in the very center of Moscow on Tverskaya Zastava Square. Trains depart from here to the west and southwest, and an express train runs to Sheremetyevo Airport. It is difficult not to get confused in the station building, for this you need to know its layout and location

Turkey, Kemer: reviews of tourists

Turkey, Kemer: reviews of tourists

Turkey is a country that has been a favorite holiday destination for Russians for more than a year. And there are many reasons for this, including geographical proximity, the absence of the need for many hours of flight, the climate, which can be relatively easy to get used to, the presence of a large number of attractions, etc

Berdyansk hotels. Rest in Berdyansk - reviews

Berdyansk hotels. Rest in Berdyansk - reviews

Berdyansk has long been known for its sea resorts and hospitals. Every year, in the summer season, tens of thousands of tourists come here to spend their holidays or vacations in comfort. In this Zaporozhye town there is entertainment for every taste and age, and Berdyansk hotels, numerous hotels and boarding houses will gladly open their doors to newcomers

Sea cruises from St. Petersburg. Reviews of sea cruises, prices

Sea cruises from St. Petersburg. Reviews of sea cruises, prices

Sea cruises from St. Petersburg are extremely popular both among the residents of the city itself and among tourists

"Hotel Park Krestovsky", St. Petersburg: prices, photos and reviews of tourists

"Hotel Park Krestovsky", St. Petersburg: prices, photos and reviews of tourists

The Park Krestovsky Hotel was built relatively recently - in 2009, and in recent years has become popular not only among guests of St. Petersburg, but also among its permanent residents. "Park Hotel" on Krestovsky Island serves both to accommodate tourist groups and to hold various conferences, presentations, shows, as well as corporate events and weddings

Lermontovo village: reviews recommend

Lermontovo village: reviews recommend

What is the village of Lermontovo? Reviews about it are very different. For Krasnodar and Rostov residents, it is attractive only because you can come here for the weekend: both cities are relatively close, and the road to the sea takes only a few hours

Visa-free entry for Russians is possible in many countries

Visa-free entry for Russians is possible in many countries

Applying for a visa is a long and boring task. Is it necessary before the holidays? Which countries allow visa-free entry for Russians, and where can you apply for a visa right at the border? It turns out that it is possible to have a rest without any visa. The most important thing is to know where

Do Russians need a visa to Egypt?

Do Russians need a visa to Egypt?

Egypt is considered almost a visa-free country. However, this is not quite true. You still need a visa to enter, but the options for obtaining it depend on how long the tourist travels, where, how he is going to spend time in the country