Every year, millions of vacationers from Ukraine and Russia flock to Crimea. Since the Soviet era, Crimea has maintained its leadership among regions chosen for summer holidays. Visitors are…
As a state, France by its very name can impart a special elegance and refinement. Style, fashion, charm, and sophistication have not been empty words for kings and ordinary residents of this…
December snowfalls, although they disrupted the usual rhythm of life for Europeans, fit perfectly into the planned cultural program for January. So it is no wonder that in the first month of the new…
Tourism
It is no coincidence that Greece has become so loved by guests from all over the world – because the Greeks themselves know how to relax and love to do so. Music is a crucial part of Greek culture…
When going to any country for the first time, it is necessary to at least superficially familiarize yourself with the basic rules of behavior and etiquette. Thus, while vacationing in Egypt, one…
Sport
Sports in Germany are voluntary. Physical education is not part of the mandatory curriculum of German universities. At the same time, each university strives to attract students to a healthy…
Airbus
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that from May 1, 2010, the rules for domestic flights of American airlines will become significantly stricter, and fines for violations will notably…
Investing is a risky business. There is always a danger that instead of expected profit, an investment will bring the exact opposite – losses. However, if you think about it, the only thing at risk…
Culture
In the history of American television, Oprah is not an ordinary quarter-century time span. It is an epoch comparable to geological eras in Earth's history, when powerful tectonic shifts of plates…
Tourism
In recent years, cruises have truly become a favorite pastime for our compatriots. In 2008 alone, the increase in cruise passengers was almost 40%. But when it comes not only to a cruise, but also to…
Tourism
For over 1200 years, Hamburg has been the hallmark not only of Germany but also of the whole of Europe. 'The Gateway to the World' – that is how this wonderful and amazing city is still called today…
Culture
Napkins and tablecloths have been used for a very long time. Even in ancient drawings, one can find images of lavish feasts where tables were necessarily covered with a tablecloth. Russia was no…
As is known, in most European countries the November weather is very similar to the weather in Russia. Probably for this reason, vacations in warm countries by the sea are in constant demand during…
Auto tour
Have you ever tried to calculate how much time you spend on insurance? On communicating with an agent, on visiting the insurance company's office, on dealing with a whole pile of papers? And that's…
Culture
It is known that the global economic crisis has not left any sphere of human activity without its 'attention.' Even those whom any ordinary citizen is accustomed to consider as favorites of…
Tourism
When planning a vacation abroad, one important thing is to take out insurance that will cover your medical expenses in a foreign country. As a rule, we are not bothered by the thought that an…
One of the most popular ways to celebrate New Year this year has been renting a flat together for a corporate party or meeting friends. We decided to analyze how the daily rental market in Kharkiv…
Travel
"Why Africa?" – three guys asked in February from the height of Kyiv billboards to chilled pedestrians and hurried motorists. "Why, why..." – muttered Kyivites, rushing to work, to the store, home…
Travel
"I know what to do!" cried Bagheera, jumping up. "Go quickly down to the valley, to the huts of men, and get the Red Flower from them. Then you will have an ally stronger than me or Baloo, or those…
Travel
Everyone had been waiting for this step for a long time and with impatience. Rumors that the team was going to do underwater driving in a production jeep had been persistently circulating in…
Travel
It was not the ice of a lake or the scorching African soil, but the sheer wall of a 25-meter building almost in the center of Kyiv that took on the third step of the Equites team on their way to…
Travel
On August 7, as part of the project 'Equites': 'Ten Steps to Africa', a group of journalists from leading capital publications, together with a team of 'riders' – Goltis, Sasha, and Kostya – began…
Travel
As promised, "Zagranitsa" continues its series of reports about the Ukrainian team Equites. Let us briefly recall the essence of the matter. The Equites team's trek along the entire coast of Africa…
Travel
A week ago, the Equites team set off to take the final preparatory step before beginning their multi-month and arduous journey across Africa. With this step, the team intends to mark the tenth…