Since I went on maternity leave, this is the third time I’ve tried to spend the winter in Moscow and each time I give up after a month. Well, I can’t convince myself that I like permafrost, a constantly dirty car, kilometer-long traffic jams and plastic fruits and vegetables. Leisure time with a child has […]
At the end of March, sakura begins to bloom in Japan and every year thousands of tourists go there just to look at the blossoming buds of Japanese cherry trees. The Japanese associate cherry blossoms with clouds; they metaphorically call walking through a garden with cherry blossoms walking among the clouds. The comparison refers to
Hunan Province is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China, both among the Chinese themselves and among foreigners. For Chinese citizens, Hunan is, first and foremost, the birthplace of the great Chairman Mao. And residents of other countries are attracted by the opportunity to see the ancient cities of the small peoples of
Every year, millions of tourists travel to Thailand, the “land of smiles” that has remained a mystery to many Europeans for centuries. Most travelers begin their exploration of the country from its capital, Bangkok. In Thai, this city is called Krunghep. This is a multimillion-dollar metropolis with a unique character, a city of bright colors
Shaolin is perhaps the most famous Chinese monastery in the world. It is located on the slope of Songshan Mountain in a picturesque area surrounded by dense forests. The monastery appeared here at the beginning of the 5th century. True, he belonged to another religious movement – Taoism. Buddhists settled on this site only in
Our author spent two weeks in Japan. This, of course, is not enough to understand the country and its inhabitants, but it is quite enough to get acquainted with the unusual taboos of Japanese society. In this article, we give 14 tips that will help you avoid awkward situations during your trip. In transport Don’t
Many independent travelers agree: Thailand is one of the best countries for hitchhiking. Hitchhiking is not only a great way to reduce your travel expenses, but also an opportunity to get to know the country from the inside, meet local residents and see many interesting places away from established tourist routes. Hitchhiking is a great
A regular two-week vacation is not enough to get to know Vietnam closely. Vietnam is a country with a special geography. Stretched from north to south for three thousand kilometers, with different climates – cool in the north, frost in the mountains, almost tropical in the south, with different cultures – the north and south
Israel is a resort country where tourists from all over the world go for vacation and treatment. The climate in the country is generally defined as Mediterranean subtropical, but it is not unambiguous: in the mountains it can be cold and snowy, while in coastal cities rainy winters and hot summers prevail. Three seas wash
Asian countries are rapidly gaining popularity. In Europe, everything has been studied for a long time, but Singapore, Japan, China and other countries in the region still seem very original and mysterious to many. China is vast and diverse; if time and resources allow, you can safely go there for several months. The capital of