Greece – a country of bright sun and beautiful beaches
A country where, according to a well-known saying, 'everything is there'. Indeed, what is there not in Greece?
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Secrets of the Egyptian Pyramids
Egyptian pyramids – majestic structures located in the middle of the desert – have troubled the minds of scientists and people all over the planet for many centuries, an inexhaustible stream of which…
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Amazing Charms of Scandinavia
During the long and painful months of work, each of us eagerly awaits a well-deserved vacation. And when this period approaches, thoughts arise – how to spend it so that the rest goes as well as…
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Travel to the Åland Islands
Located on the border between the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, the Åland Islands are unique in their own way. Inhabited by a Swedish-speaking population, the islands…
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Amish Country (Part 1)
I think not even everyone in America knows that in the United States in the 21st century there live tens of thousands of people who prefer the horse to the car and tractor, practically do not use…
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THE LAND OF THE AMISH (part 2)
The first thing that catches the eye of a modern city dweller in the Land of the Amish is, of course, the abundance of horse-drawn transport. And this despite the fact that, as the residents of the…
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LAND OF THE AMISH (Part 3)
Externally, Amish houses are no different from those of other Americans. They are only given away by the laundry drying on the line, as they have no electric dryers, and the unhitched buggies…
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AMISH COUNTRY (Part 4)
Of course, the most common animal in Amish country is the horse. The most photogenic after horses turned out to be mules. We also encountered them in abundance in all villages. Mules are a cross…
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AMISH COUNTRY (Part 5)
A day in Amish Country traditionally ends with dinner. Along the roads there are many family restaurants. We chose the largest one with the appetizing name 'Good and Plenty'. In the large hall there…
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Nationality of Different Peoples
The 'nationality' field in foreigners' passports is a rather exotic thing, as is the internal passport. The main enthusiasts for ascertaining the national affiliation of their citizens are in the…
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Untouched Civilization of Oman
Despite its hot and dry climate, Oman is one of the few Persian Gulf states whose nature combines waterfalls and mountains, oases, desert areas and dunes. Centuries-old history (the first settlers…
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Zaragoza in Spain
Zaragoza, the capital of the province of Aragon, is a fairly large city with a population of about 700,000. In Spain, every city has its own chronicle, and each city's chronicle is unique. And…
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