Tourism

Tokyo sparkles with light installations and holiday shows, bringing Christmas cheer despite the holiday's non-religious roots. In Taipei, a festive Christmas tree and entertainment zone light up near Taipei 101. Nairobi's malls dazzle with Christmas lights, while Dubai embraces the season with fairs and a giant Santa. European capitals are glowing too. London shines with angel decorations on Regent...

Christmas illumination has been lit up in London. An 18-meter tall Christmas tree stands in the square near the Covent Garden shopping center. It was grown in Great Britain. 30,000 bulbs sparkle among the branches. The building itself is also decorated with garlands. And inside, giant bells are frozen under the ceiling, which seem to be about to ring. The shopping center is always crowded. Tourists are...

One village in Hungary has now gotten its own gingerbread replica. The locals created it for Christmas. Agnes Kelemen, deputy director of a dance group, said: “We use 70 kilograms of flour, 20 kilograms of powdered sugar, 20 kilograms of honey, 220 eggs and two big boxes of gingerbread spices.” It turned out just like in the real world: about 100 houses, businesses, churches and a town hall. The...

Twinkling lights decorate trees and buildings in the historic center of Zagreb. The 15th annual Advent festival has begun here. The event was opened by the mayor of the city, lighting a candle at the city fountain. “Advent” lasts four weeks before Christmas. Last year it attracted more than 120,000 foreign visitors to Zagreb. This year, according to the city's tourism office, hotels and other...

Trees on the Champs-Elysees in Paris turned into sparkling diamonds. Christmas lights were solemnly lit here. The famous street was temporarily closed for cars. A total of 400 trees were decorated with garlands. Now the lights shine the entire two-kilometer street from Place de la Concorde to Place de la Star, where the Arc de Triomphe rises. Indian tourist: “Gorgeous, beautiful. We come here for the...

The Christmas Fair at St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest has already been recognized as the best in Europe. Here you can not only buy handicrafts, but also take a gastronomic journey. This year, almost 200 types of food and drinks are on offer. The official culinary curator of the fair is the famous Hungarian chef Lazar Kovacs. He visits the market every day and goes around the food stalls. Lazar Kovacs,...

Egyptian Omar Nok became a celebrity on social media as he posted the stages of his unique journey from Egypt to Japan. He decided to reach the Land of the Rising Sun by any means necessary, just not by airplane. He used boats, trains, camels and even hitchhiking during his journey. More than 750,000 people signed up to his social media page during this time. Omar Nok, traveler: “Some people gave me...

These cute Christmas mice are just one of the products that stores hope will encourage shoppers to spend money this festive season. From trinkets, wreaths and garlands to luxury scented candles: companies showcase the latest trends at London's Spirit of Christmas fair. More than 600 retailers gathered here. Many expect the upcoming holidays to bring more profits. Last year's holiday season was difficult...

Diwali is also the festival of lights. In India it is customary to light lanterns and candles as a symbol of the victory of good over evil. In London, concerts and fairs are held in honor of Diwali. This year the festival was visited by the mayor of the city Sadiq Khan. He has Pakistani roots and tries to unite the different communities of the city. A guest at the festival: “London has always been and...

The new Aston Martin Vanquish will make its debut in Venice. It is the fastest and most powerful production car of the British brand and its flagship. The two-seat hypercar is powered by a gasoline powertrain. There will be neither hybrids nor electric versions. The name of the model means “to win”. Marco Mattiacci, an Aston Martin employee, said: “This is the most iconic car in our lineup. It's a...

If a tourist in Rome wishes to return to this beautiful city, they can simply toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain. According to legend, standing with their back to the fountain and throwing the coin over their left shoulder is the proper way to make a wish. Every year, millions of visitors delight in this charming tradition. But, you may wonder, where do all those coins go? Thanks to a...

A spectacular spectacle played out in the sky over Finnish Lapland. It was as if it was covered by a huge curtain in the form of the northern lights. This atmospheric phenomenon was captured by a photographer from the town of Sodankylä. The photographer from Sodankylä was able to capture a bright red glow, which does not happen very often. It was seen around midnight local time. The aurora borealis...

There's not a minute to lose. Every second counts at the World Puzzle Championships. Puzzle lovers compete against each other for time in Valladolid, Spain. World puzzle championships have been held since 2019. But since the coronavirus pandemic, interest in the tournaments has grown significantly. Over four days, 3,500 puzzle enthusiasts compete in individual, doubles and team events. The individual...

About 80 athletes took part in a race through the Uyuni salt marsh in Bolivia. They were divided into three groups. In the first group, runners covered a distance of ten kilometers. In the second, the athletes ran 24 kilometers. The third group participated in a 42 kilometer marathon. The marathoners ran not only on the plain. They also climbed the slope of the Tunupa volcano and then descended. The...

Nine fairytale worlds woven from colorful lights have sprouted up in Singapore. Here you can walk among dinosaurs, walk along sand dunes, enjoy a journey through the jungle and look into a winter wonderland. All these installations are the fruit of designer Norman Latourelle's imagination. He organizes the international illumi light festival in different countries. Norman Latourelle, designer: “I have...

Berlin's specialty currywurst is celebrating 75 years. It is a sliced fried sausage dipped in a tomato and curry sauce. The dish gained popularity in the hungry post-war years, but it has not lost it even now. The Curry 36 café in Berlin has a queue every day. Cafe Curry 36 has been operating in the Kreuzberg district since 1981. The sauce is said to have been invented by Herta Heuwer, who ran a humble...

It's every man for himself here. A tomato battle is raging in Buñol, Spain. Thousands of people are pelting each other with ripe, juicy tomatoes. The famous festival is called La Tomatina. Tomatoes are bought in the region of Extremadura, where they are cheaper. 120 tons of tomatoes are brought in seven trucks. The main rule of the festival is to crush the tomatoes before throwing them. Also, you can't...

For the first time in recorded history, July in the capital of Chile was without a single drop of rain. This has not happened in Santiago for at least 74 years: at the weather station in the Quinta Normal area, the amount of precipitation was zero millimeters. The same is true for other nearby areas, such as Rancagua. Such an abnormally dry July has not been seen since 1950. Experts say there are two...

Fasten your seatbelts, take a deep breath and fly over Berlin. You can now tickle your nerves on the roof of one of the hotels in the city center. Sitting on this swing, you find yourself 120 meters above the ground. They are called the highest in Europe. Alexanderplatz is visible under your feet, and around you is a breathtaking view of the city. It can hardly be compared to an observation deck,...

People have been walking along this path on the Amalfi Coast in Italy since the early Middle Ages. Farmers and herders used to go down it to the sea market to sell their goods. It is now a popular tourist route. The Italians call it the "Path of the Gods". The main element is the coastal landscape that extends to Capri, the Faraglioni, the sea and the sky that merges with it. The name of the path is...

In a world of light and bright colors, they offer an escape from the summer heat at the Aya Universe amusement park in Dubai. Art combined with high technology allows you to immerse yourself in a fairy-tale universe. The creators of the park created an entertainment product, focusing mainly on Disney World, as something magical for guests, so that they look great in this world. The park occupies an...

Rabat, the capital of Morocco, is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is a mixture of the Arab-Muslim past with Western modernity. The medieval monuments of Rabat, as well as the layout of the new city, are included in the UNESCO list. The mosques, built almost a thousand years ago, fit harmoniously into the more modern urban landscape. It appeared during the period of the French protectorate more...

This high-end store in Paris has been selling cheese for the last 70 years. The company remains in the hands of the same family that opened it in the 50s of the last century. Here you can find about 300 types of different cheeses. This is a quarter of all variants of this product that are produced in the country. Some people brush to remove unwanted bacteria. Others need to be turned regularly to ensure...

The driest desert on the planet is coming to life before our eyes. And it not only comes to life, but also surprises with rare winter flowering. The last time this happened here was nine years ago. The Atacama Desert is located in northern Chile in the Southern Hemisphere and is currently in the depths of winter. Early flowering began due to heavy rains. Their abundance is due to the El Niño weather...

More and more Western tourists are traveling to Tirana, the capital of Albania. Compared to last year, the flow increased by 40%. It's the same throughout the country. People come here from Italy, Germany, France, Great Britain and the USA, and about a third of tourists are Italians. Albania attracts tourists with its beautiful beaches. Its shores are washed by two seas - the Ionian and Adriatic. There are...

The ancient Balmoral Castle in Scotland opened its doors to the public for the first time. Elizabeth II spent her summers here. Balmoral was one of the Queen's favorite residences. She spent her last days in this castle. Now Charles III comes here in the summer. Balmoral was built in the mid-19th century. The castle became the summer residence of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. The decor inside is...

Disfrutar means "to enjoy" in Spanish. A restaurant with this name in Barcelona is an example of stunning success. It has received top ratings from various prestigious guides, including Michelin. And now it has taken first place in the list of the 50 best restaurants in the world. The three chefs, who own three restaurants in Girona and Barcelona, ​​say it is the result of years of hard...

The mysterious world of the Völva seer is offered to be visited at the National Museum of Denmark. An exhibition dedicated to a powerful woman who made the strongest Vikings tremble has opened in Copenhagen. Between 793 and 1066, the Scandinavians, known as the Vikings, carried out large-scale raids, conquering lands and trading throughout Europe. For many, a Viking is a bearded man in a helmet with...

An ancient Roman laundry with a mosaic floor was discovered just steps from the Vatican, in the very center of Rome. The discovery was made during the construction of an underground pedestrian crossing, which will open for the Vatican anniversary next year. Previously, the emperor's residence was located in this area. The builders excavated a corridor with rooms on the sides. Archaeologists say that...

In Greece, ancient tourist sites are closed to visitors due to the heat. Thus, the famous Acropolis and nearby attractions are inaccessible in Athens. The first heat wave of this summer season has not subsided in the country for several days. Winds from North Africa raised the temperature to 43 degrees Celsius. Primary schools and kindergartens have been closed throughout Greece. And for older...