young parents
Belokurikha in winter
Those who consider summer to be a “hot” time for spa holidays are not familiar with the winter activities of Altai. Belokurikha in winter is famous for its picturesque countryside and even climate.
If you are interested in seeing the winter from an unexpected angle and giving yourself maximum pleasure, here is the action plan in “Russian Switzerland”.
If you relax with children
Belokurikha in winter: holidays with children
For a family holiday, calm, cozy places are suitable. In the resort area of Belokurikha, several sanatoriums stand out in this part. Continue reading
Boat trip: 5 islands where volcanoes smoke
Volcano Etna
Boat trip on the volcanic islands. The starting point of the trip, we chose the city of Catania, which is located at the foot of Mount Etna. This is the best place in the area where you can rent a car to go to conquer the volcano. The Rifugio Sapienza platform at an altitude of 1900 meters can be reached by car, then everyone changes to the funicular, which goes up to 2500 meters. You can drive another 500 meters up on a special bus, and only further on foot. The main thing to do with this is to be prepared for a change in temperature. Upstairs it’s cold and windy enough, so even if the day is very hot, you need to bring a jacket and closed shoes with you.
The landscapes above are simply Martian. Fantastic films can be made here: the crater smokes, there is no vegetation, bizarre-shaped stones are scattered everywhere, the wind carries black volcanic sand. Continue reading
History of Travel and Tourism
2000 years before Christ, in India and Mesopotamia
Trade travels have existed since the beginning of civilization. At that time, the port of Lothal was an important center of trade between the Indus Valley and the Sumerian civilizations.
600 BC and later
Early forms of leisure travelers can be traced back to the Babylonian and Egyptian empires. In Babylon, a museum of historical antiquities was opened to the public. The Egyptians held many religious holidays that attracted devout and simply curious people. Aliens flocked to cities to see famous works of art and buildings. Continue reading
