Tourism

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...

The 14th edition of the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Sand Sculpture Festival and Competition was held this year. The event was held on Sunday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the EMU Marine Facilities. The organizers of this traditional event were the EMU Faculty of Architecture, the Department of Interior Architecture and the Design Club at the EMU Department of Socio-Cultural...

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...

The turtle release season is coming to an end in North Cyprus. The charity organization Cyprus Marine Life Karsiyaka has protected 72 nests and released a record number of babies. - We are pleased to announce the successful end of the season at Karsiyaka beach. 72 nests were laid and protected,” the animal welfare organization noted on its social media page. The organization thanked the volunteers who...

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...

From August 23 to 25, 2024, the eagerly anticipated IV Sea Festival will take place in the municipality of Iskele, TRNC. This vibrant event, set to become a highlight of the summer season, will be held on the scenic public beach of Iskele and will span three exciting days filled with music, entertainment, and sports competitions. The festival kicks off on Friday, August 23, at 7:00 PM with an engaging...

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...

Welcome to the deepest pool in the world. It was created in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. And it has already entered the Guinness Book of Records as the deepest diving pool. The volume of water pumped into the pool would be enough to fill six Olympic-sized swimming pools. In the depths, divers can find sunken cars, motorcycles, pool tables and arcade games. You can also hear the sounds of...

Hundreds of clowns brought color, noise and laughter to the streets of Lima. This is how Peruvian Clown Day is celebrated here every year. Clowns march through the city center. The holiday is celebrated on May 25. This is the day of death of Tony Peregil, known as the "poor man's clown." In the 1980s, Peregil visited areas of Lima with a colorful tent to give performances. However, he spent his...

Dogs traveling on airplanes will no longer need crates or carriers. The American airline BARK Air is launching charter flights for four-legged pets. Of course, people are also taken on board. But first of all, everything here is designed for the convenience of dogs. The cabin can accommodate 14 people. But the company sells no more than ten tickets per flight, so that there is enough space for both...

The forgotten pearl of Africa. The city of Djenné in Mali is considered one of the oldest in the sub-Saharan region. Almost 2,000 traditional houses are still preserved in its old part. Just ten years ago, Djenné received hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. But in recent years the place has been forgotten due to armed conflict with Islamist rebels. Kola Bach used to make his living as a...