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- 18 AprAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 8 Heritage Sites to see in Russia
Vyborg, Russia ©Dmitry Volkov/flickr
Russia is the land of multiplicity. A paradox of Europe and Asia, it is the largest country in the world by territory. Because of its many ethnic groups and diverse landscape, it gives you different kinds of tastes and makes the whole nation impressive and exciting.
- 28 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Uniform Moscow
Fascinating buildings of Moscow
The Capital of Russia survived the winds of history, and it shines again
Coming from the airport, the enormous city appears suddenly. Everything is bigger than anywhere else: the buildings, the churches, the cathedrals and boulevards. However, the grandiose architecture of the city does not put in the shadows the numerous old buildings which date back to centuries which the lively capital of Russia protects.
- 12 Seperato in Airfare Deals | NO COMMENTS
San Francisco to Moscow Cheap Flights
The very famous Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow
If you want to experience the real essence of Eastern Europe this year these freshly found Moscow cheap flights with Aeroflot are for you. Fly in mid-November departing from San Francisco and you can book a ticket with the Russian Airlines from $864 r/t including taxes! …
- 24 Seperato in Airfare Deals | NO COMMENTS
Moscow flights under $700 with Swiss Airlines
Swiss Airlines ©Andrei Dimofte/Flickr
Russian winter is famously harsh, so let us make it a little more agreeable for you with these Moscow flights under $700 with Swiss Airlines freshly found by our deal hunting editors. If you book now, you can get a Moscow flight from $651 r/t including taxes and fees.
This cheap Swiss Arilines airfare for $651 departs on January 29 2013 from New York City JFK Airport and returns on February 5 2013 from Moscow Domodedovo Intl. Airport (DME). Search for it in the below box. …
- 29 Aug
Fall flights to Europe with Lufthansa
Lufthansa ©chinaoffseason/Flickr
If you want to admire fall foliage in Moscow or Berlin, these fall flights to Europe with Lufthansa our deal hunters picked this week are perfect for you. Here are some sample Europe flights with freshly confirmed prices:
? New York City to Moscow for $639
? Denver to Venice for $1,024
? Miami to Berlin for $775Rates include taxes and fees and are based on mid-week travel. You have to depart to Europe by October 31, return by November 31 and your stay cannot exceed 1 month. You have to book your Lufthansa airfare 14 days in advance and have to stay over in Europe for minimum one Saturday. …
- 06 Aprlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 cities in the world that look beautiful at night
Sydney
Not all tourists travel at day and sleep at night, and night owls who spend their nights wandering around and exploring their surroundings are not interested only in the sights that can be appreciated in the sunlight. Many cities are pretty during the day, but become less inviting at night, so much that you almost forget to look around you.
But other cities really come alive once the sun sets and the lights turn on – these are the kind of cities whose real beauty becomes obvious after most of their inhabitants go to sleep. If you have an appreciation for a fine nighttime view and a bright skyline, here are the top 5 cities in the world that look beautiful at night. …
- 27 Deckachou_n in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The longest train trips in the world
The Canadian, photo by Simon Pielow
In the age of jet travel, fewer and fewer people take the train when traveling, and the reasons are obvious: it takes a fraction of the time needed for a train trip, it is more comfortable and you can travel greater distances without minding the obstacles, across mountains and oceans.
But those travelers who feel some measure of nostalgia for the long-gone days when traveling was not quite as widespread as today will probably still look fondly at trains and railway stations.
A train trip is far from being a waste of time even today, even if it takes as much time as a whole holiday would last. You get to meet interesting people, you rush past wonderful scenery and do some introspection on your way to some great destination. For railway fans, here are the longest train trips in the world. …
- 05 Decitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best outdoor ice skating rinks in the world
Toronto, photo by santaz_elv on Flickr
In temperate regions, it’s already the beginning of winter, and if you’re lucky to be in the middle of a cold winter with snow and ice, like in the good old times, then people have probably already started enjoying the wonders of frozen water.
Staging snowball fights or ice skating outside are the best parts of winter, especially if you have a whopping huge ice skating rink at your disposal. Even if the technicalities of a double loop jump escape you, ice skating is good fun for everyone (especially if you don’t mind a few scraped knees and elbows). So if you want to ice skate in style, check out some of the best outdoor ice skating destinations in the world. …
- 11 Oct
Mummy travel – top 5 destinations in the world to see mummies
Capuchin Catacombs, ©dede85s/flickr
Some of the most famous mummies in the world come from Egypt, and if you’ve taken a tour of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, you’ve probably seen quite a few of them. But mummies are not exclusive to ancient Egypt – there are tons of places around the world where it was the norm to mummify the dead.
If you are interested in archaeology, anthropology, ancient cultures or simply want to see a very old dessicated corpse, then you can do that in several locations around the globe. Take a peek at what eternity looked like for the ancients, and visit some of the top 5 destinations in the world to see mummies. …
- 13 Mayitachan in News | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 most beautiful churches in the world
Hallgrímskirkja, photo by O Palsson
A church is a sort o building that you can appreciate regardless of your beliefs, and even the most hardened atheist would be hard pressed to say that churches are not interesting. Religious architecture has a long history, and it usually has a knack for bringing out the best of the styles of a certain era.
Many churches in the world look like they can tell you a story about the times when they were built, and from an artistic point of view, they are certainly worth looking at. So for those who want a spiritual pilgrimage or simply want to see some pretty buildings, here are the top 10 most beautiful churches in the world. …
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