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Sirinat National Park, Phuket: history and interesting facts

Sirinat National Park, Phuket: history and interesting facts

2025-01-24 11:01

In Phuket, in addition to the standard entertainment and classic attractions, there are many parks. Among them, Sirinat National Park stands out with its special beauty, which annually hosts tens of thousands of tourists

Best place for outdoor activities in Russia: Losevo, Leningrad region

Best place for outdoor activities in Russia: Losevo, Leningrad region

2025-01-24 11:01

Are you a supporter of outdoor activities? Interested in rafting and other water sports? Then you are here, in the Leningrad region in Losevo. The village of Losevo is exactly the place where both lovers of extreme sports and those who prefer a quiet pastime in the bosom of nature will feel great. Here you will not only have fun surfing the water, but also find a large number of friends and like-minded people

Halkidiki: hotels, holidays, reviews

Halkidiki: hotels, holidays, reviews

2025-01-24 11:01

Halkidiki is one of the most popular and ecologically clean places in the Mediterranean. Tourists will find here everything they need for a good holiday. And if you have already decided on what kind of vacation you like, it's time to choose a hotel in Halkidiki that would be convenient for you. And it depends not only on your tour operator, but also on what you are going to this peninsula for. Now we will figure out where it is better to settle so that the rest leaves only positive impressions

Georgia, Ureki. Sanatoriums of Georgia. Rest in Ureki

Georgia, Ureki. Sanatoriums of Georgia. Rest in Ureki

2025-01-24 11:01

Hospitable Georgia is famous for its warm clear sea, beautiful landscapes, mild climate, healing mud and springs. Ureki is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the country

Capital of Venezuela Caracas

Capital of Venezuela Caracas

2025-01-24 11:01

The capital of Venezuela is located in a beautiful mountain valley in the Caribbean Andes at an altitude of more than a thousand meters above sea level. Distance to the sea - only 15 kilometers

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Where to go to relax at sea in winter - interesting ideas and recommendations

Where to go to relax at sea in winter - interesting ideas and recommendations

Winter holidays attract many tourists. The expanses of Russia are endless, so it can be organized at home. However, some prefer to spend their holidays in other, hotter and more exotic countries, studying the sights and culture of various peoples. Where can you go on vacation in winter? What are the characteristics of certain countries? More on this later

Which is the tallest building in the world? Top skyscrapers in the world

Which is the tallest building in the world? Top skyscrapers in the world

There are many tall buildings in the world. These include buildings whose height is more than 300 meters. It is about them that we want to talk about in our article, and also find out which is the tallest building in the world

Saudi Arabia. Jeddah - city of pilgrims

Saudi Arabia. Jeddah - city of pilgrims

The article tells about the history and modernity of the second largest city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

What to do in Prague? Attractions and entertainment in Prague - tips for tourists

What to do in Prague? Attractions and entertainment in Prague - tips for tourists

What to do in Prague? The article describes the most interesting sights of the Czech capital, which all tourists should get acquainted with

Mauritius island. Travel reviews

Mauritius island. Travel reviews

Mauritius Island… Reviews of tourists convince us that it is impossible not to visit there at least once in a lifetime. Why? Today, travel to hot countries, the natural conditions of which allow you to get vivid unforgettable impressions, have become more accessible. And this piece of land can be safely called one of such amazing places, and today we will talk about it in more detail

Larnaca beaches: description. Beaches for families with children

Larnaca beaches: description. Beaches for families with children

Larnaca is the most inexpensive resort in Cyprus, which suits tourists with a small income. It can also be recommended for families with kids, since the sandy beaches of Larnaca are the best place for children

Sights of Yekaterinburg: photo with names and descriptions

Sights of Yekaterinburg: photo with names and descriptions

Yekaterinburg is a city on the eastern slope of the Middle Urals. It is washed by the waters of the Iset River. Founded in 1723 by Catherine I as a plant for the manufacture of iron parts. Already in 1781 it was a real city with the status of a county under the Perm province. Today it is the fourth most populated city in the country. Scientific and industrial center of the Urals. Naturally, for several centuries of existence in Yekaterinburg, many sights have appeared

What to see in Kazan in 2-3 days on your own?

What to see in Kazan in 2-3 days on your own?

Kazan is a favorite vacation spot for Russians. The city attracts with an abundance of attractions and rich excursion programs. It boasts a developed infrastructure, rich historical heritage and authentic architecture

Where to go in May: options and directions

Where to go in May: options and directions

Our compatriots who do not live in the hottest conditions most often look for warm countries for their holidays. Therefore, the question of where to go to the sea in May is especially relevant

Sights of Kharkov: description, reviews of tourists

Sights of Kharkov: description, reviews of tourists

Kharkov is one of the most famous and largest cities in Ukraine. The mild climate, a large number of entertainment centers, shops, as well as museums and other interesting places attract a huge number of visitors here. What sights of Kharkov are worth seeing if you came to this beautiful city for a short time? We suggest you start your acquaintance with the most interesting places. We will describe them in this article

Sights of Krasnoyarsk: photo with names and descriptions

Sights of Krasnoyarsk: photo with names and descriptions

Krasnoyarsk is one of the largest and oldest cities in Russia. It is the economic and industrial center of Siberia. A little over one million people live in the city, and the settlement itself is spread along both banks of the Yenisei River

Sights of Hamburg: photo and description

Sights of Hamburg: photo and description

Hamburg is one of the most popular cities in Germany. There is everything that may interest a tourist here: ancient architecture, monuments, museums, park areas, beautiful nature in the surroundings, ancient quarters and much more. Let's get acquainted with the sights of Hamburg in more detail

Sights of Vilnius. Features of the city, history and interesting facts

Sights of Vilnius. Features of the city, history and interesting facts

Vilnius is one of the most popular cities in the B altics. Every year, millions of tourists from all over the world visit the capital of beautiful Lithuania. Many cities in Europe are very bright and noisy in spirit, but Vilnius is not at all one of those. It may seem inconspicuous, quiet, but very romantic and atmospheric

Sights of Nuremberg: photo with names

Sights of Nuremberg: photo with names

Nuremberg is one of the famous cities in Germany. It is located close to the center of Bavaria, in the valley of the river Pegnitz. In terms of the number of inhabitants, it ranks second in Bavaria and fourteenth in Germany. It is inhabited by 490 thousand people. The area of the city of Nuremberg is 187 sq. km. The sights of Nuremberg are well known not only in Germany, but all over the world. Thousands of tourists come here. The sights of the city of Nuremberg are mainly architectural historical buildings and museums

Loshitsa - a manor in Belarus, reborn from the ruins

Loshitsa - a manor in Belarus, reborn from the ruins

There are many ancient palaces and estates in Belarus, but many of them are in a deplorable state today. In recent years, some palace and park complexes are literally experiencing their second birth. Loshitsa is no exception - the estate of the Lyubanskys, recently restored and opened to tourists

Izborsk fortress. Izborsk, Pskov region: attractions, photos

Izborsk fortress. Izborsk, Pskov region: attractions, photos

Izborsk fortress is one of the outstanding fortifications. Its gigantic walls were virtually unbeatable. She was known as a reliable defense of the Russian land

Shopping in Barcelona: reviews and practical advice

Shopping in Barcelona: reviews and practical advice

Barcelona, in addition to being one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, is also, along with Milan and Paris, the center of world fashion. In the city you can find many boutiques representing world brands. Some features of shopping in Barcelona will be discussed in this article

The "Old Village" is a hugely popular subway

The "Old Village" is a hugely popular subway

“Staraya Derevnya” is a metro station that is well known and very popular not only among the residents of St. Petersburg, but also among guests of the Northern capital of the Russian Federation. Why? In fact, there are plenty of prerequisites for this

New embankment. Samara

New embankment. Samara

Historically, the ancient Russian city of Samara stands on the banks of the great river. It is already difficult for its modern residents to imagine that Samara once ended in the place where the Volzhskaya embankment, beloved by the townspeople, is now located. And total chaos began: a heap of sheds, stables, warehouses and garbage pits

The biggest water park in Russia. The best water complexes of the country

The biggest water park in Russia. The best water complexes of the country

For more than a decade, the water parks of our vast country have been competing for the honor of being called “the best” and “the biggest”. Competition, it is worth noting, is serious. The water bodies of St. Petersburg, Moscow, Kazan and Gelendzhik, where people from all nearby settlements gather, are famous for their scale and wide range of entertainment. But which of the institutions still owns the title of "The largest water park in Russia"?