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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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Cemetery of cars, or Where the "iron horse" lives its life

Cemetery of cars, or Where the "iron horse" lives its life

It would seem that the most logical thing is to sell the battered "iron horse" or, if there are no people willing, to dismantle it for spare parts. However, this often does not happen. At first, the hand does not rise to the "faithful comrade", and then the rust does not allow you to benefit from him. This is how the car graveyard appears

Are sharks in the Maldives dangerous or harmless?

Are sharks in the Maldives dangerous or harmless?

Despite the fact that holidays in the Maldives are quite expensive, a tourist who comes here will get a lot of impressions. Of the entertainment, diving in the Maldives is considered the most popular. And this is not surprising, because the richness of flora and fauna here is amazing. Sharks are of the greatest interest to divers

Rest in Kabardino-Balkaria: Shadkhurei lake and Gedmishkh waterfall

Rest in Kabardino-Balkaria: Shadkhurei lake and Gedmishkh waterfall

There are several options for the names of these lakes: Shanthurei, Chan Khurei and others. The reason for their occurrence was the difficulties with transcription when translating into Russian. So, "Shadhurei" means "round pool". If we take the literal translation, then "round stagnant water." But this is completely true, since not a single river flows into the reservoirs and does not follow from there. Groundwater is their only source of food

Many options: family holidays in the suburbs

Many options: family holidays in the suburbs

The weekend is coming, and Muscovites, together with their families, go out of town to take a break from the bustle and noise of the city. In order for a family vacation in the Moscow region to be successful and leave only positive memories behind, it will not be superfluous to prepare for the trip in advance

"Abramtsevo", museum-estate: how to get there, description, reviews

"Abramtsevo", museum-estate: how to get there, description, reviews

This museum is always crowded. Manor "Abramtsevo" today is a popular one-day vacation spot among Muscovites. On its territory there is a magnificent museum-reserve

How to get to the water park in the suburbs? Photos and reviews

How to get to the water park in the suburbs? Photos and reviews

Many people dream of spending weekends or holidays outside the city. The suburbs of Moscow are a wonderful place for family rest and recreation. Among the many hotels, holiday homes, boarding houses, there is sure to be an ideal option for a useful and fun pastime. Here is virgin nature, blue lakes, clean rivers, no city fuss

Senezh lake. Lake Senezh - fishing, recreation

Senezh lake. Lake Senezh - fishing, recreation

In the Solnechnogorsk region, north of the city of Solnechnogorsk, there is the cleanest and largest lake Senezh in the Moscow region. The photos of this reservoir, which are in this article, cannot fully convey all its charms. Every summer, thousands of vacationers come here in search of peace

The population of Australia, the history of the settlement of the country

The population of Australia, the history of the settlement of the country

Today, the majority of the Australian population are descendants of immigrants who arrived in this country in the 19th and 20th centuries, mainly from Scotland, England and Ireland. Natives of the British Isles began to settle in Australia in 1788. Today, the population of Australia is 21,875 million people

Sights of the capital: Paveletsky railway station (Paveletskaya metro station)

Sights of the capital: Paveletsky railway station (Paveletskaya metro station)

Paveletsky railway station (Paveletskaya metro station) was built in 1900 and was previously called Saratov. It is located on the square of the same name and was reconstructed not so long ago. The historical appearance of the building has been preserved, so tourists can admire the pristine beauty of this beautiful architectural building

The best hotels in Thailand: Long Beach, Pattaya

The best hotels in Thailand: Long Beach, Pattaya

The Long Beach Hotel, Pattaya is one of the best in this resort. Great location, private beach, great rooms and plenty of entertainment for every taste will not leave indifferent any tourist

What to visit in Moscow: the most popular attractions

What to visit in Moscow: the most popular attractions

Have you never been to the capital and plan to come to it in the near future? Probably the most important question that arises before you is: "What to visit in Moscow?" After all, I really want to get only the most pleasant memories from the trip

A few tips for vacationers: the return of train tickets

A few tips for vacationers: the return of train tickets

If your plans suddenly changed dramatically, or you simply missed the train, then by law you have the right to return train tickets. But you must remember that there are several rules, without which you will not be able to return money for an unused ticket

The most expensive restaurant in Moscow - what is it like

The most expensive restaurant in Moscow - what is it like

Moscow is a city of entertainment and pleasure. The desire for gourmet food leads its residents to numerous restaurants. People expect that the most expensive restaurant in Moscow, opening its doors for them, will make them take an unforgettable gastronomic journey

Famous Patriarch's Ponds - Mayakovskaya metro station

Famous Patriarch's Ponds - Mayakovskaya metro station

Patriarch's Ponds, Mayakovskaya metro station is the perfect place to relax. Here you can relax, put your thoughts in order, enjoy unity with nature. This is one of the few places in Moscow where there is no hustle and bustle of the metropolis, but only peace and harmony

Mountains of Azerbaijan: description, mountain routes. Rest in Azerbaijan in the mountains

Mountains of Azerbaijan: description, mountain routes. Rest in Azerbaijan in the mountains

Mountains of Azerbaijan: Babadag, Bazarduzu, Talysh mountains, Yanar Dag, Geyazan and the ancient city of Gabala. Ski resorts of the country: Shahdag and Tufandag. Legends that are shrouded in mountains, holy places and healing springs

The best sanatoriums (Essentuki): rating, features and reviews of tourists

The best sanatoriums (Essentuki): rating, features and reviews of tourists

Excellent nature, miraculous power of springs, excellent living conditions, warm welcome - these are the features due to which sanatoriums (Essentuki) attract a huge flow of people every year. The rating of he alth resorts is distinguished by a high level of service and quality of services provided

Thailand or Vietnam: comparison, where to go, reviews

Thailand or Vietnam: comparison, where to go, reviews

Southeast Asian countries are becoming more and more popular with Russian tourists. This is due to the relatively mild climate and numerous attractions. Among the countries of this region, Thailand and Vietnam stand out. They are located close to each other, have similar cultural traditions and the same climate. All this creates difficulties for tourists when choosing a place to stay. Thailand or Vietnam - which country to prefer? This is covered in this article

Orel - Bryansk: timetable of trains and buses between cities

Orel - Bryansk: timetable of trains and buses between cities

In this article, we will consider the timetable and stopping points of trains and buses running between Bryansk and Orel

M5 highway - beautiful landscapes and terrible roads

M5 highway - beautiful landscapes and terrible roads

Each of us wants to go on a long journey by car. But the weather and roads are scary. But there are also desperate people who are not afraid of mountains, potholes, traffic jams. There are no barriers for them. And the M5 highway seems easy for them

Hotel rating: Egypt. Top three

Hotel rating: Egypt. Top three

The article describes the main features of Egypt. The most popular and famous hotels are indicated with a description of key characteristics