Mountain of Crosses (Kryžiū kalnas) There are places that cannot be assessed as ordinary tourist attractions. People don’t come here for beautiful photos or bright entertainment. This is exactly what the Mountain of Crosses (Kryžiū kalnas) in Lithuania has become for me. This place evokes completely different emotions — calmness, respect and a desire to […]
Until quite recently, the word “sanatorium” evoked quite definite associations in most people. Old buildings, strict daily routine, scheduled medical procedures, a dining room and an atmosphere that has hardly changed for decades. This is probably why many people still treat sanatorium rest with caution, considering it an option exclusively for older people. But if
Mont Saint-Michel There are places that look so unusual that at first it seems as if they are the scenery for a historical film. has become such a place for meMont Saint-Michel. I have seen many beautiful cities and castles in Europe, but this island makes a very special impression. Medieval walls, narrow streets, a
There are places that you can recognize at a glance, even if you’ve never been there. For me The Great Blue Hole is just such a place. A huge dark blue circle in the middle of the turquoise Caribbean Sea looks so unusual that it seems as if you are not looking at a natural
Imagine that you wake up in the morning on the ocean, have breakfast with a view of the mountains, and a few days later you meet a sunset in the middle of the desert. At the same time, you do not need to look for a hotel, pack your bags and get used to a
Nemrut is not the famous Nemrut with stone heads, which is located in the south of Turkey. We are talking about the Nemrut Dağı volcano in Bitlis province. It is one of the largest volcanoes in Turkey, and its caldera is considered one of the largest in the world. The last major eruption occurred relatively
It is about 50-55 kilometers from Van Airport to Akdamar Pier. The journey takes about an hour. You can park your car in the parking lot near the pier. An interesting point: you need to buy a museum ticket or a museum card on the shore. There is no ticket office on the island anymore.
The city of Van is located on the shores of the lake of the same name in eastern Turkey. Russian tourists rarely get here, although most routes through the eastern part of the country pass through this city. For many travelers, Van becomes the starting point for exploring the region. There is a large airport
Over the past few years, interest in road trips has grown noticeably. Many tourists are tired of standard package tours, linking to hotels and transport schedules. More and more people choose to travel by their own transport, and some go even further and transfer to motorhomes. The main advantage of a motorhome is freedom. Often,
Baku is one of the most underrated cities in the post—Soviet space. It is relatively easy to get here from Russia, and the city itself combines modern architecture, ancient neighborhoods, delicious cuisine and the atmosphere of a large seaside metropolis. When is the best time to go to Baku and for how many days? At