Directions 2024, November

Baku Metro in the Soviet and post-Soviet period

Baku Metro in the Soviet and post-Soviet period

Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. It combines oriental flavor and modern technologies. The metro in Baku is also special - with several branches and indirect branches. The article tells about its history and present period

Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station in Moscow

Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station in Moscow

Subway station "Yugo-Zapadnaya" is one of the key stations of the Moscow metro and the entire transport system. It is through this station that dozens of public transport routes pass. It is here that key universities, offices, banks and shopping centers are located. It is here that tens of thousands of Muscovites and guests of the capital rush every morning

Golden Horn Bay - the gateway to Istanbul and Vladivostok

Golden Horn Bay - the gateway to Istanbul and Vladivostok

It should be said that there are several geographical points in the world called the "Golden Horn". And there are even two bays with the same name. One of them is in our country. It is located in the Primorsky Territory and divides the city of Vladivostok into two halves

Crimean circumnavigation: route, schedule, stops, schedule, historical facts and interesting tourist excursions

Crimean circumnavigation: route, schedule, stops, schedule, historical facts and interesting tourist excursions

Fascinating "Crimean Around the World" - a stunning sightseeing tour of the peninsula - will be of interest to those who are unfamiliar with these places, and those who have been here more than once, but are ready to learn more. This trip is not only visiting cultural and historical places, but also the gentle sea, juicy fruits and berries, gentle, cool breeze and magical southern nights

The capital of Austria. Attractions

The capital of Austria. Attractions

Vienna is the capital of Austria, its political, economic and cultural centre. It is also one of the nine lands of this country. Located in the east of the country. Vienna is the largest city in Austria and also the seat of the United Nations. In the article we will tell you about the sights of this beautiful city

Deep lake (Ruzsky district, Moscow region): description, fishing and recreation

Deep lake (Ruzsky district, Moscow region): description, fishing and recreation

Lake Glubokoe (the photos below demonstrate the beauty of this body of water) is a body of water in the Ruza district of the Moscow region. Until the eighteenth century it was called Monastic

First Lake of Chelyabinsk: fishing, sauna, barbecue

First Lake of Chelyabinsk: fishing, sauna, barbecue

First Lake is one of four reservoirs in the east of Chelyabinsk and within the city. Their availability to ordinary citizens for summer holidays on the beaches, and in winter for fishing and active winter entertainment has made the lakes a popular holiday destination

Lake Sladkoe and its natural heritage

Lake Sladkoe and its natural heritage

In the Chelyabinsk region there is a lake Sladkoe. Despite its small size, many tourists flock here every summer. Why does it attract a large number of tourists?

Bezengi wall - the beauty and grandeur of the Caucasus

Bezengi wall - the beauty and grandeur of the Caucasus

There is no climber in Russia who hasn't heard about the Bezengi wall. One cannot look at this ridge-shaped region of the Caucasus Range without admiration

Eagle Rocks (Sochi): description

Eagle Rocks (Sochi): description

Eagle Rocks are one of the most wonderful gifts of nature that you can look at in Sochi. There is fresh air and beautiful scenery - everything you need for a great holiday

The most beautiful places in Crimea: recommendations, photos and reviews

The most beautiful places in Crimea: recommendations, photos and reviews

The most beautiful places of Crimea will satisfy the desires of any vacationer. Carefree sunbathing in the sun, conquering mountain peaks, descending into the depths of the sea and into the bowels of the earth or exploring the remains of ancient cities - all this you will find on the Crimean peninsula

Botkin trail in Crimea: route description, length, photo

Botkin trail in Crimea: route description, length, photo

Crimea annually attracts a huge number of tourists from all over the world. The beauty of this land never ceases to amaze. It is simply impossible to cover their completeness in one vacation. Therefore, those who managed to visit here once come to Crimea again and again

"Saxon Switzerland", national park: photos, reviews, how to get there?

"Saxon Switzerland", national park: photos, reviews, how to get there?

Saxon Switzerland: the history of discovery. Flora and fauna of the park. What to see, Bastei fortress and Königstein. Bastei Bridge and Stolpen Castle. Entertainment for climbers, mountain tram. Lichtenhainer waterfall. Resort Band-Shandau. How to get to the national park from Dresden and Prague

Palaces and castles of Salzburg: photo, description

Palaces and castles of Salzburg: photo, description

Salzburg, which is the northwestern gateway to Austria and the capital of the province of the same name, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, delighting with its architecture and overall atmosphere. This wonderful and picturesque city, occupying the banks of the river. Salzach has many historical and architectural attractions, including its magnificent palaces and castles

Popular ski resorts in Austria

Popular ski resorts in Austria

Until the nineteenth century the province of Tyrol was the poorest of all the regions of Austria. The harsh climate, poor rocky soils, high mountains with glaciers, small valleys surrounding the ring - all this did not contribute to the development of agriculture. Everything has changed since the ski resorts of Austria appeared here. But where exactly to go skiing? The complete list of ski resorts in Austria is too extensive to dedicate a paragraph to each of them here. We will only cover the most popular

Where is the best place to relax in Turkey? Difficult question

Where is the best place to relax in Turkey? Difficult question

Do you know where is the best place to relax in Turkey? Choosing a resort in this country is quite difficult. After all, one city is better than another. But still, there is a place where you can enjoy every moment of travel

Belek: attractions, entertainment, excursions

Belek: attractions, entertainment, excursions

Resting in Belek and devoting all the time to the beach and the sea is an unforgivable mistake. After all, there are so many interesting things around the city, and in it itself. And the Turkish Ministry of Tourism does not consider the resort as a place exclusively for a beach holiday. Belek, whose sights, excursions and entertainment will be described in our article, is a rather young city. But there are enough antiquities nearby, including antique ones

Popular excursions in the UAE: description, prices, reviews

Popular excursions in the UAE: description, prices, reviews

Those who get to the UAE, of course, want to first of all see what they have already heard and read a lot about. And there are plenty of such places. After all, this country has a lot of the very best. The tallest skyscraper in the world and man-made islands have been erected here. This southern state has its own ski resort, and much more. That is why, when choosing excursions in the UAE, you should carefully read their list and prices

Districts of Paris and their features

Districts of Paris and their features

Currently, travel has become more than affordable for almost all citizens of the Russian Federation. And this applies to both the countries of the East and Europe. A special place in such a route, as a rule, is occupied by the famous city of love - Paris

Field of Mars. Champ de Mars, Paris. Field of Mars - history

Field of Mars. Champ de Mars, Paris. Field of Mars - history

In several big cities of the world there is an area with a strange name Champ de Mars. What does it mean?

Abkhazia. Pitsunda. This place is worth a visit

Abkhazia. Pitsunda. This place is worth a visit

Abkhazia… Pitsunda… Agree, each of us has heard about it at least once in a lifetime. Have you ever wondered where such a very popular place is located? What's so unusual about it?

Vorontsovskaya cave - an underground miracle of Sochi

Vorontsovskaya cave - an underground miracle of Sochi

Do you know that apart from the beaches, the sea and the sun, there is a completely different world in Sochi, unexplored and full of secrets. This is the underground kingdom of the Vorontsov caves. And there is a whole system of them

History and characteristic features of the border "Slovakia - Czech Republic"

History and characteristic features of the border "Slovakia - Czech Republic"

Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary… Perhaps, recently these countries can be considered one of the most popular. Tourists from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus with great pleasure go on vacation there. And this is far from accidental. These states willingly open visas for our citizens, requesting a very modest package of documents, and a lot of attractions, as a rule, appeal to everyone, even the most capricious travelers

Rest in Jordan: reviews of tourists

Rest in Jordan: reviews of tourists

The Kingdom of Jordan is not yet the most popular tourist destination. Our compatriots generally avoid traveling to the Middle East due to the unstable political situation in the region. But for those who like a holiday in Jordan, the reviews of experienced travelers can be very useful. In this article, we tried to collect the most important information about the country and its holiday options

Which winter camp should I send my child to? Winter camps for teenagers

Which winter camp should I send my child to? Winter camps for teenagers

With the arrival of winter and holidays, it's vacation time. Children and teenagers love this period very much. But parents are faced with the task of how to make holidays useful for children

Viñales Valley and its peaceful atmosphere

Viñales Valley and its peaceful atmosphere

One of the most visited places in Cuba is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fantastic-looking karst landscapes fascinate tourists who have not seen anything like it before. Tourists who have been here note that the peaceful Vinales Valley helps to restore mental strength, giving peace and energizing. Tired of noisy megacities, people plunge into a healing atmosphere, forgetting about all the problems

Lake Chokrak (Crimea) and its therapeutic mud

Lake Chokrak (Crimea) and its therapeutic mud

A sea of pleasures and interesting things has prepared for the tourist a wonderful peninsula of Crimea. Lake Chokrak, its therapeutic mud attracts thousands of tourists every year. The most unpleasant ailments have been successfully cured here for more than one hundred years

Description of the Tarkhankut Peninsula. Tarkhankut Peninsula: rest in Crimea

Description of the Tarkhankut Peninsula. Tarkhankut Peninsula: rest in Crimea

Probably everyone has a favorite place - in his own country or abroad, where he often goes to rest. And this is good. Przhevalsky wrote that life is beautiful also because you can travel

Innsbruck (Austria): a piece of Prague in the Alps

Innsbruck (Austria): a piece of Prague in the Alps

This small mountainous Austrian town is licked and well-groomed, as, indeed, everything in the Tyrolean region. It is old and medieval. Magdeburg law, allowing to be called a city, received in the thirteenth century. And then it even became an imperial residence - the Habsburgs loved to live here. Like a Faberge egg, Innsbruck shines in a frame of peaks. Austria is a mountainous country, but here it is especially noticeable. They say it's hard to get lost in this city

The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana

The capital of Kazakhstan is Astana

Kazakhstan is a dynamically developing modern country, so its capital should correspond to its prospects and potential. Astana is just such a city, because it was founded a little less than two hundred years ago, and has already grown into a huge beautiful metropolis

Rome is the capital of Italy

Rome is the capital of Italy

In the very south of Europe, on the Apennine Peninsula, magnificent Italy is located. More than fifty-seven million people live in the country - Italians, Tyroleans, Greeks, Albanians and French. The official language is Italian. French and English are spoken in tourist areas, German is mostly spoken in ski resorts. The capital of Italy is magnificent Rome

The capital of Germany. Majestic Berlin

The capital of Germany. Majestic Berlin

The capital of Germany… There is hardly a person in the modern world who has never heard of a city like Berlin. But what do we know about him, and do we know at all? Yes, this is the largest administrative center in Germany, both in terms of area and the number of people living here. In addition, it is deservedly considered the most important transport, trade and economic hub in the world. What else?

Sights of Kursk. Monuments, architecture, museums, photo

Sights of Kursk. Monuments, architecture, museums, photo

You don't have to travel far for new experiences. Sometimes it is enough to go 350 km from the capital of our state to see a lot of unusual things. Why not visit the city of Kursk? This settlement has a rich history and is flourishing today. And the sights of Kursk will surely be remembered by every tourist for a long time

Strait of Gibr altar

Strait of Gibr altar

The Strait of Gibr altar is a strait of international importance. It is located between the northwestern coast of Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. Connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Spain and Gibr altar (British possession) are on the north coast, Ceuta (Spanish city) and Morocco are in the south

Dubai in January: rest and weather

Dubai in January: rest and weather

Dubai is a luxurious city on the Persian Gulf. Even 50 years ago it was an unremarkable settlement in the desert, which is now hard to believe. And now every day several flights depart from Moscow and other cities of the CIS to Dubai. Reviews of tourists who bought a tour to Dubai in January report that the travel time is only 5 hours

The capital of Tatarstan: from antiquity to the future

The capital of Tatarstan: from antiquity to the future

Everyone knows that Kazan is the capital of Tatarstan. But few people thought that this city could be called the center of the East European Plain. Located eight hundred kilometers from Moscow, at the confluence of the Volga and Kama, the capital of Tatarstan is in no way inferior to the capital of the Russian Federation either in architecture, or in social or scientific development

Which countries have falling towers?

Which countries have falling towers?

Everyone is talking about the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But do you know what a miracle like a tilted building can be seen in almost every country? And sometimes, as, for example, in China, Italy or Russia, there are several of them. But PR is a great power. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, whose photos are replicated so that everyone, even an avid stay-at-home, has seen it, overshadows all other inclined buildings. And not only that: this masterpiece of medieval architecture with such a dangerous flaw began to be copied

Trip to a ski resort: Russia

Trip to a ski resort: Russia

The territory of Russia includes a huge variety of landscapes, including various mountain ranges. In the north, south, west and east of the country, there are many ski resorts for outdoor enthusiasts, which are not so difficult for residents of our country to visit

Kazan Kremlin: photos and reviews of tourists. Cathedral of the Annunciation in the Kazan Kremlin

Kazan Kremlin: photos and reviews of tourists. Cathedral of the Annunciation in the Kazan Kremlin

The capital of Tatarstan - one of the oldest centers of civilization - is called by many "the city of unique monuments". And indeed, more than one generation of scientists and educators, poets and craftsmen, generals and just heroes have grown up on the land of Kazan, rich in sights and traditions

Shopping in Greece: competing with Milan

Shopping in Greece: competing with Milan

If fashionistas and fashionistas go to Milan, which, as you know, is not on the sea coast, to shop, then Greek cities and towns can compete with this Italian capital of fashion. After all, there you can combine shopping with relaxing on the beach and interesting excursions. Shopping in Greece is calm and measured, like the whole way of life of the locals. Shops work with a huge break for lunch (here it is called mesimeri)