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Archive — January 2009

Everyday life

Half of Americans dream of moving

Only 52% of Americans are satisfied with the place where they live. According to a poll whose results are published by USA Today, city residents are more likely to want to move than rural residents…

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India: A Day in the Life of a Cycle Rickshaw Tourism

India: A Day in the Life of a Cycle Rickshaw

Varanasi is rightly called one of the oldest cities in the world. Stretching along the western bank of the Ganges River, the city is a labyrinth of narrow alleys that often intersect. Every day, the…

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Is a virtual car market better? Auto tour

Is a virtual car market better?

Today, most car enthusiasts prefer to read the latest automotive news daily or at least weekly. This is because new items appear on the car market almost every day. Recently, people interested in…

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Sights of Munich Tourism

Sights of Munich

Germany has long become a resort European state, facilitated by various architectural monuments located in all major cities. One cannot ignore a city like Munich, which occupies a special place among…

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Tourism

Features of Winter Fishing

For most people, the word 'fishing' is associated only with summer recreation. But with the onset of cold weather, for many avid anglers this activity becomes even more interesting and exciting. And…

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Tours to Lithuania: Main Features Tourism

Tours to Lithuania: Main Features

If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful vacation, then Lithuania is for you. There are beautiful beaches, colorful landscapes, pine forests, and relatively low prices. All this cannot but…

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Real estate

The Impact of the Global Crisis on the Cyprus Real Estate Market

It would seem that the global financial crisis has affected all countries, but this is not entirely true. There are five European states in the world that were not affected by the crisis. These are…

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Features of Immigration to Finland Immigration

Features of Immigration to Finland

Finland is a country with a highly developed socialism. The state fully supports immigrants at all stages of the application process. If you decide to immigrate to this country, rest assured – you…

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Tourism

Tour operators cancel 'last-minute' tours

According to tourism industry experts, last-minute deals will disappear from the European travel market within the next two years. This is due to many tour operators cutting up to 20% of their…

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Everyday life

Dubai's Exclusive Beach Littered

Due to pieces of toilet paper, untreated sewage and chemical waste, Dubai's most prestigious beach - Jumeirah Beach – has turned into a foul-smelling health hazard for tourists.

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Choosing Hotels with Not Exorbitant Prices Tourism

Choosing Hotels with Not Exorbitant Prices

It's no secret that real estate rental prices in Moscow can beat almost all Russian records. Hotels in Moscow, in general, also cannot be called very cheap. But sometimes, when visiting the capital…

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Tourism

Best Hotels of Moscow: Izmailovo

The Izmailovo Hotel is in fact not just a hotel, but a real hotel complex located in one of the most beautiful and ecologically clean corners of Moscow. After all, it is a stone's throw from the…

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Work

Number of unemployed grows worldwide

In 2008-2009, the number of unemployed worldwide could increase by 50 million people, reports the International Labour Organization (ILO) in its press release. ILO representatives described the…

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Technology

GPS navigator for outdoor activities

The popular travel magazine National Geographic Adventure has published another annual list of modern technical devices that will be indispensable for travelers in the coming year.

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Shock workers of integration and adaptation Immigration

Shock workers of integration and adaptation

A new sociological study by the Berlin Institute for Population and Development proves that the integration of resettlers from the former Soviet Union in Germany is an order of magnitude more…

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In the hamam, not only the body is cleansed, but also the soul Culture

In the hamam, not only the body is cleansed, but also the soul

The hamam is the most famous Turkish bath, in which, it is believed, a person undergoes not only the ritual of washing the body but also cleanses the soul. It is in its steam that a person becomes…

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Tourism

Tourism-2009: Expert Forecast

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) noted a decrease in tourist flow in the second half of 2008, believing that this trend will continue into the new year.

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7 tips for a safe move Everyday life

7 tips for a safe move

Most people believe that moving is equivalent to renovation or even a fire, because a lot of time is spent on the unpleasant procedures of collecting and packing things, their quality transportation…

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Development of Ecotourism in Slovakia Tourism

Development of Ecotourism in Slovakia

Today, ecotourism is becoming one of the most popular types of recreation. Slovakia is a country that has all the conditions for receiving guests under ecotourism programs: national parks, a wine…

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A New Type of Tourism Tourism

A New Type of Tourism

In Russia, a special type of tourism has existed for several years, which involves traveling without the help of travel agencies, independently, using only self-obtained information. A starting point…

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Bali – Nightlife Tourism

Bali – Nightlife

The Indonesian island of Bali is suitable as a holiday destination both for those who love numerous excursions and for those who prefer to spend time on the beach. And this heavenly corner will also…

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Visas

France to Check Visitors by DNA

Immigration authorities in France will verify the accuracy of biographical data of candidates for entry into the country using DNA analysis. Foreigners who wish to visit relatives living in France…

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Education

Harvard Breaks Records in Applications

The admissions office of Harvard University announced that it has received 29,000 applications for admission. This is 1,500 applications higher than last year's figures.

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Everyday life

Europe to Choose 'Greenest' Capital

On February 23, the European Commission in Brussels will consider candidates for the title of 'Greenest Capital in Europe'. Among the nominees are Amsterdam, Oslo, Stockholm, Bristol, Hamburg…

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