Each time on the eve of the New Year, we all solemnly promise to start a new life. The first days of January pass, and our enthusiasm gradually subsides. And only the Chinese have a “second attempt”…
Strangely enough, even after the New Year, an inquisitive traveler will find plenty of interesting things in European cities: a major cultural exhibition in London, the 70th Green Week in Berlin…
December is the month when all of Europe celebrates the main Catholic holiday, Christmas. According to Gazeta.Ru, fairs, bazaars, concerts and carnivals dedicated to Christmas will only occasionally…
Irish writer Bram Stoker, author of the famous novel "Dracula", should be given a monument as tall as the Carpathian Mountains by the Romanians. If not for his vivid imagination, which populated…
If a survey were conducted on the topic "America's main contribution to world civilization," then surely along with jazz, Edison, Hollywood, and fast food, jeans would occupy a prominent place…
The Anglican Church has considered the possibility of softening overly strict religious norms. This time, according to Vremya Novostei, clergy are discussing the problems of premarital sex. Anglican…
Tequila. Today many people perceive this drink almost as a symbol of Mexico and the Mexican national character. Well, such stereotypes seem somewhat simplified to me, but one cannot deny that tequila…
Entrance for visitors to the city museums of St. Petersburg will be free on May 18 (World Museum Day) and May 30 (the “City of Open Museums” campaign). As reported by the press service of the…
March 17 marks St. Patrick's Day, a national Irish holiday that has become popular worldwide. It is believed that on this day anyone can become an honorary Irishman, if only they wish.
In March, everyone is busy with the usual business: a bloody battle with the French is raging in Malta, Spain burns all night, in Germany women cut the ties of men they meet, Austria blows up…
In a huge shopping center, surrounded by excited children, Santa Claus tirelessly distributes gifts, dressed, as expected, in a red cap trimmed with white fur, a jacket of the same color, and high…
The beginning of summer did not particularly please the people of Kyiv and guests of the capital. Cold winds and heavy rains did not let them enjoy the summer greenery. And the more beautiful seemed…