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Risen from the Ruins

The Athenian Parthenon, the Mayan pyramids in Mexico, the Temple of Jupiter in Pompeii, or Hadrian's Wall in England – ancient ruins visited by tens of thousands of tourists every year. Today, these…

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Charles Bridge in Prague turns 660 years old

On Sunday, July 9, Prague will celebrate the 660th anniversary of the laying of the first stone of Charles Bridge. According to legends, Czech King Charles IV chose a special date and time for the…

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Why Good Photographers Don't Do Test Shoots?

Nowadays, the concept of a test photo shoot has appeared on the internet. It is a trial shoot through which a novice photographer shows the client how they can or cannot take photos.

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Most Visited in Germany

The German National Tourist Board (DZT) has published a ranking of the most visited attractions in Germany, based on a survey of foreign tourists. As Deutsche Welle notes, the list includes Cologne…

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Tall – And the Most Beautiful

Each of these towering buildings is, without a doubt, a masterpiece of engineering and architectural thought. But they are not only functional and reliable, but also mesmerizingly beautiful. And…

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Wild Places of Europe

On May 24, 1909, the first six national parks in Europe were created in Sweden. Since then, this date is celebrated as Parks Day, designed to draw your attention to how important it is to preserve…

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50 States of America: Wisconsin

Wisconsin, located in the Midwest region of the Great Lakes, features a diverse landscape. There are forests, agricultural fields, and lake beaches. Outdoor recreation is especially popular: fishing…

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Sweet Christmas of Finland

Finnish Christmas abounds with delicious treats and delicacies that tickle the taste buds. According to the website 'This is Finland', Christmas presents Finnish sweet-tooths with a wide selection of…

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Hoppy Secret of Beer

The signs of Germany's favorite beer gardens are often adorned with fluffy hop cones, and for good reason. The legendary 'Beer Purity Law,' in effect in Bavaria since 1516, clearly stated that beer…

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The ABCs of a Chinese Feast

If you are lucky enough to be invited to lunch at a Chinese family or to an official reception, it is very desirable to bring a small gift for the hosts – for example, a bottle of wine, cigarettes…

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Alpine Moonshiners

It is naive to think that only our compatriots possess the art of moonshining. Moonshine is distilled in many foreign countries, only the distillation product is called differently everywhere. For…

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Top Ten German Delicacies

We recently told you about typical German souvenirs like cuckoo clocks, leaving for later the gifts that can be eaten or drunk. Now it's their turn. The editorial selection is based on a list of…

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