TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Ronda is located in the province of Malaga and is considered by many to be one of the oldest settlements in the world. However, this city is distinguished from others by its unusual architecture, as well as the nature in which it was built. Ronda is located in Spain, in the middle of the Serra de Ronda mountain range. Locals here live on the edge of a 120-meter-high and 70-meter-wide canyon, which makes Ronda one of the most interesting cities on the planet. Life on the edge is everyday life for the locals, and they wouldn’t trade it for life anywhere else. The city is spread over two cliffs, between which flows the fast mountain river Guadalevin. It has about 35,000 inhabitants, and the divided parts of the city are connected by three bridges, Puente Romano, Puente Vieho and Puente Nuevo. The last bridge was built in an extremely inconvenient place, even 120 meters above the canyon. In addition to architecture and history, the city is also known for the fact that the famous bullfights...

Canada is a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy in the northern part of North America. It is a union of ten provinces and three territories stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and north to the Arctic Ocean, covering about 9.98 million km², making Canada the second largest country in the world by total area and the second largest country by land area. In the south, Canada borders the USA, and their border is the longest border between two countries in the world. These are some of the interesting facts that you might not know about this country. The second largest country in the world Canada is the second largest country in the world by area (after Russia). It covers 9.98 million square kilometers in North America and about 38 million people live there. Due to the geographical location and the climate that becomes inhospitable to humans the closer we get to the north, as much as 80 percent of Canada’s territory is uninhabited. It has the longest state border Canad...

Venice will not yet charge entrance fees for visitors. The city museum and tourist mecca of northern Italy postponed the plan to introduce tickets for visitors even though it had been planned since mid-2020. The city council of the city of Venice has not yet fully approved the new ticketing process, according to a spokesman for the mayor, Luigi Bruniardo. As a measure to combat overtourism, in 2019, the city administration of Venice came up with a plan according to which, from July 1, 2020, an entrance fee to Venice would be charged at least three euros, and according to the idea at the time, this fee would apply to travelers who they come to Venice for a day by land or by cruise ship. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this decision was postponed until July 1, 2021. During the pandemic, Venice was faced with an unusual situation, to be left without tourists. Mayor Luigi Bruniaro even appealed to tourists to return to the city as soon as the restrictions introduced due to the corona virus p...

What could be better than spending Christmas in a warm place? Forget about cold temperatures, snow removal and holiday crowds! We bring you a list of the five most beautiful destinations for summer vacations in the middle of winter. If you’ve been well behaved all year, you deserve a beach vacation. Who hasn’t dreamed of spending Christmas under the sun and welcoming the New Year in flip-flops and a bathing suit? Let Santa know, and think carefully about which one you want to ask for on your next trip. 5. Australia If you have enough days off to treat yourself to a good vacation, go to the other side of the world to enjoy the summer of the Southern Hemisphere and Australia. Also, be among the first to welcome the year 2023… from the beach! 4. Dubai A destination where rain or cold do not exist. Take the opportunity to visit the city, contemplate the tallest building in the world and immerse yourself in the luxury of the Arab Emirates. 3. Mauritius This beautiful island bathed in the In...

  The origin of the tradition of decorating the New Year tree is unknown. According to some sources, the custom appeared in the 16th century in Germany, and gained the popularity it has today during the time of Martin Luther. In the middle of the 19th century, Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, started this tradition in Great Britain, after which it would spread to Europe and the rest of the world. From symbolic decoration with candles and apples to colorful lanterns and decorations of various shapes, almost two centuries have passed. During that time, many records were broken for the decoration of Christmas trees – there were also extremely high and unimaginably expensive ones, and we highlight for you some of the most interesting Christmas tree decorations. The Italian town of Gubio has held the record for the largest Christmas tree in the world since 1991. This is actually the Christmas tree lighting on Mount Ingino. Every year on the 7th of December, thousands of lights ...

If you’ve got Italy on your travel bucket list next year, we’ve got the perfect non-commercial destination that’s truly unforgettable and inexpensive. Matera is a city in southern Italy and is the center of the district of the same name within the Italian province of Basilicata. The old part of Matera is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List thanks to its very ancient architecture. This construction is considered to be the same as that of late prehistoric times. This mystical city gained world fame precisely because of the old town of Sassi di Matera (which means the stones of Matera). The city lies on both sides of a small canyon of the Gravina river. If you are a fan of mystical surroundings, then Matera is the right place for you, because it is a tourist destination that is not commercialized and is a real jewel of the Italian tourist offer. Precisely because it is not so popular compared to other Italian landmarks, many have never even heard of Matera. The best way to see the ...

  Although the New Year and Christmas holidays are coming to an end, the holiday spirit is still present in most European cities. We present to you some of the most beautifully decorated cities in Europe for the New Year and Christmas holidays and bring you their festive atmosphere. Vienna, Austria Elegance and grace are synonymous for Vienna during the New Year and Christmas holidays. The spirit of the old town, colorful little wooden houses, twinkling Christmas trees give this city a festive scene as seen in the movies. The famous Viennese architecture is wrapped in twinkling lights, creating an ideal picture that we could look at all day. Following tradition, this city doesn’t exaggerate in colors when it comes to decorating for the New Year’s holidays, but instead opts for the classic red-green-gold combination, which ideally reflects the beauty of this Austrian city. You will never be hungry, during the Christmas festivals, because Vienna has prepared for you its famous sausag...

  Breathtaking views, lavish interiors and Michelin-star restaurants – expect all this and more from some of the world’s most luxurious ski resorts. From New Year’s and Christmas holiday travel right through to early spring, these luxury ski resorts are fully booked. We also bring you why these are some of the most exclusive ski resorts in the world and what kind of escape into a winter fairy tale they offer. Gstaad, Switzerland This popular winter holiday and skiing destination is one of the most luxurious resorts in Switzerland and in the world. What makes this resort special is the tradition of preserving and nurturing skiing as a sport and recreation, as well as the top service you can expect during your stay. This fairy tale landscape is one of the few ski resorts that has preserved the charm of the Alps Mountains. The architecture of this resort combines tradition and modern luxury. You can expect stores of world-famous brands, such as Prada, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren. Sinc...

  At the beginning of each year, you should think carefully about where you will travel throughout the year.   Each trip brings its own memorable events, so it is not an easy task to choose a new destination that we won’t remain indifferent to when you visit it.   We present to you five destinations that we are sure will take your breath away when you visit them. 1. Kanazawa, Japan Magical gardens, galleries and unique history With a long and rich history, the perfectly preserved historic districts of Kanazawa exude a magic that takes you back in time.   A shining gem in the center of the city is the Kenrokuen Garden, one of the three great Japanese gardens.   Designed to enchant year-round, the snow-covered branches in winter, cherry blossoms in spring, water-colored leaves in autumn, have amazed visitors for more than two centuries. If you’re interested in learning more about Kanazawa’s samurai history, explore the Nagamachi district by foot.   Located ju...

During the winter months, temperatures can drop significantly and even go below 0°C.   However, there are places in the world where the temperatures during the winter months are constantly in the minus and do not get warmer, but people still choose to live there.   In 2023, this city recorded a temperature of -50°C. The title of the coldest city belongs to the Russian city of Yakutsk, which is located in Siberia.   This city is located in one of the coldest and most sparsely populated regions in Russia and has only 336,200 inhabitants.   Most of the residents of this town work in the diamond mine in nearby town. Temperatures in Yakutsk have reached -60°C, and some residents claim to have experienced lower temperatures and colder days, however, such temperatures could not be recorded because the thermometer only shows up to -63°C.   The lowest temperature was recorded on February 5, 1891 and was −64.4°C, and the highest temperature was 38.4°C in July 2011. Januar...

  Chinese New Year is a traditional manifestation of the New Year’s celebration according to the lunar calendar, which plays an important role in Chinese tradition. It is also called the Lunar New Year, because the date of the Chinese New Year celebration is related to the position of the moon.   Chinese New Year begins with the new moon and is celebrated for fifteen days in China and in all Chinese communities around the world.   The date of the New Year’s celebration changes every year and varies from January 20th to February 20th.   This year, the Chinese New Year begins on January 22 and is celebrated for two weeks. The origin of the Chinese New Year comes from a legend, according to which a few thousand years ago a monster named Nian (Year) would attack the locals at the beginning of each year.   The monster was afraid of noise and bright lights, as well as the color red, so every year celebrations were held at the beginning of the New Year and  would ...

  From the fourth to the twenty-first of February 2023, the most eagerly awaited event in all of Italy, and even in the world, will once again enchant the audience with a rich program full of costumes, masquerades, and amazing performance .   This in itself is enough reason to visit the Venice Carnival, and even Venice itself, this February. Venice is transformed into an open-air theater for this year’s Carnival celebration, which is dedicated to free expression and creativity.   This February, the most famous carnival in Europe will return and once again present street magic to the audience.   In addition to street performances, this year the audience can also expect a performance on the water, as well as floating parades.   This year’s theme of the Carnival in Venice is “Take time for the Original Signs”, where the symbols of water, fire, air and earth will be transformed, from their original meanings, through creativity into a unique and imperfect sign, which...