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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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Five districts of Kemerovo: a brief description

Five districts of Kemerovo: a brief description

Kemerovo is a city located 3482 km from Moscow, in the southeast of Western Siberia. It is the administrative, industrial, transport and cultural center of the Kemerovo region. According to 2017 data, about 557 thousand people live in the city. In this article we will talk about the administrative division of Kemerovo, districts and their distinctive features

Tomsk hotels - tips for tourists

Tomsk hotels - tips for tourists

Tomsk hotels are cozy apartments where you can have a good time, invite guests or arrange a business meeting

Stockholm-Tallinn ferry: description, reviews

Stockholm-Tallinn ferry: description, reviews

Traveling by ferry is one of the most romantic. The “Big House”, floating on the waves, equipped with all amenities and filled with various entertainments: restaurants and shops, will not leave any passenger indifferent

Red Wings Airlines: reviews

Red Wings Airlines: reviews

Red Wings, which operates only Russian-made aircraft, positions itself as a low-cost airline, that is, as a low-cost airline with flexible price tariffs for purchased tickets. In addition, low prices are kept due to the limitation on the weight of luggage

Hamburg cruise port: description. cruise tourism

Hamburg cruise port: description. cruise tourism

Hamburg would never have reached its heyday if it had not developed trade transportation by water. That is why the modern port covers an area of seventy-five square kilometers. And this is a tenth of the territory of the city. Therefore, the port of Hamburg cannot be ignored. Especially if your cruise ship has docked there. What to see in the port of Hamburg? Our article will be devoted to this topic

Hotels in Sheregesh: reviews, photos. Best Sheregesh hotels

Hotels in Sheregesh: reviews, photos. Best Sheregesh hotels

The main criteria that affect the category of a hotel in Sheregesh are location, orientation, proximity and availability of ski lifts, in addition, additional services that increase the comfort of rest by an order of magnitude

FSB sanatoriums in Crimea: description, rating, services and reviews

FSB sanatoriums in Crimea: description, rating, services and reviews

Today, the category "rest houses, sanatoriums of the FSB in Crimea" includes boarding houses "Chernomorye", "Evpatoria" and "Pogranichnik". Employees of the service and their families, having a rest on the peninsula, get an excellent opportunity to renew their vigor and he alth. As follows from the public procurement database, sanatoriums in Crimea provide FSB employees with preferential vouchers. For a moderate fee, vacationers gain vivid impressions from being surrounded by the local unique nature and architectural masterpieces

History and attractions of the Isle of Man

History and attractions of the Isle of Man

Most tourists, if possible, go on vacation to warmer climes, choosing exotic places, but sophisticated travelers will like the impressive landscapes and interesting sights of the Isle of Man. Although it is a British Crown Dependency, it is not part of it and is not part of the European Union

Electrolyte passage (Moscow, Russia): history, location

Electrolyte passage (Moscow, Russia): history, location

What is Electrolyte Drive? What organizations are here? You will find answers to these and other questions in the article. Electrolyte passage is located in Moscow, in the Southern Administrative District, on the lands of the Nagorny District

Metro station "October field"

Metro station "October field"

What are the architectural features of the Oktyabrskoye Pole metro station? What is special about the area where it is located?

Galapagos whirlpools, fur seals and turtles

Galapagos whirlpools, fur seals and turtles

Galapagos whirlpools, described in the famous film, made the islands of the same name located in the Pacific Ocean even more famous. They got their name from the name of a species of large sea turtle. By the way, the islands are famous for their huge variety of flora and fauna

Choose business class on the plane

Choose business class on the plane

Agree that recently we often have to give up comfort in life - when traveling, we spend the night in hostels, on weekdays we dine in the dining room or at home, we download movies from the Internet at night. Still, sometimes we should allow ourselves to relax a bit and let others take care of ourselves. Choose business class on the plane

Let's go to Montenegro by car

Let's go to Montenegro by car

Probably, all people can be divided into those who are used to staying at home in their free time, working and relaxing in the country, and those who love to travel, trying not to miss a single vacation. If you belong to the second category, then perhaps you have already visited many places. Have you traveled a lot on your own? This article will tell you about the pros and cons of traveling to Montenegro by car

More about the ferry St. Petersburg - Helsinki

More about the ferry St. Petersburg - Helsinki

If you decide to spend the weekend so that you and your loved ones will remember it for a long time, then a vacation at sea and in the capital of Finland is a great option. Traveling on the ferry St. Petersburg - Helsinki will be bright and impressive

The uniqueness and attractiveness of the island of Bali

The uniqueness and attractiveness of the island of Bali

Many of us have already been to Egypt, Turkey, Bulgaria, and some other popular tourist destinations. Perhaps not even once. But how many can boast of photos from the island of Bali? This mysterious and bright island will be discussed

Stanovoe highland: geographical location, coordinates, description

Stanovoe highland: geographical location, coordinates, description

Stanovoe Upland - the mountain system of Eastern Siberia. It stretched in the direction from the southwest to the northeast for 700 km. The width of the mountain system is more than 200 km. The western part approaches the shores of Lake Baikal, and the eastern part of the peaks reach the upper reaches of the river. Olekma. Sharp high mountain ranges (3,000 m), which alternate with intermountain basins (within 800–1,000 m above sea level), this is how you can see the Stanovoe Upland

How long does it take to fly from Kazan to Moscow?

How long does it take to fly from Kazan to Moscow?

Kazan is not only a tourist, but also a cultural center. There are a lot of attractions here. In the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian and Tatar cultures harmoniously exist side by side. The distance between the two capitals is rather long, therefore, how long it takes to fly from Kazan to Moscow will depend on whether the passenger chooses a direct flight or with transfers

Autumn in Japan: photos and interesting facts

Autumn in Japan: photos and interesting facts

If you think of Japan only as "the land of cherry blossoms" and there is no way to visit it in the spring, you should reconsider your vacation plans - it is also beautiful in autumn - from September to November. This season is especially recommended for visiting Japan, not only because of the pleasant temperatures and generally good weather, but also for the wonderful atmosphere of colorful autumn maple leaves

Blue lakes of the CBD: description, depth, interesting facts and reviews

Blue lakes of the CBD: description, depth, interesting facts and reviews

The blue lakes of the KBR are considered the deepest karst reservoirs in the world. Many myths and legends are associated with these amazingly beautiful places

Aushiger thermal springs - he alth benefits

Aushiger thermal springs - he alth benefits

The village of Aushiger is located in Kabardino-Balkaria. It is famous for its unusually beautiful landscapes, as well as unique hot springs. Every year, thousands of tourists from different regions of our country come to these marvelous places to combine a pleasant holiday with he alth improvement