Sicily is a heavenly island that you should visit at least once in your life. Especially since it’s easy to get there, as it’s within Europe. You’ve probably heard a lot about the incredible Sicilian oranges that are used to … Continued
Tourists usually limit their visit to Tokyo to three days, because the rest of the Land of the Rising Sun is so alluring that it doesn’t make sense to linger in the capital any longer. In this article, I will … Continued
Barentsburg is yet another indication of Russian presence on Spitsbergen, but a “living” one. The coal mining town hasn’t brought any profit for its state for a long time. I don’t even know if coal mining in the Arctic has … Continued
Today, Iceland is very popular among tourists, attracting more and more travellers from all over the world each year. Considering the size of the island and the high prices, it takes a bit of effort to squeeze as much of … Continued
To many people, the Canary Islands are all about the beaches, the sun, and relaxation. This is what numerous tourists every year come for. However, the prime calling card of the Islands is their “lord”, the Teide volcano, 3,718 meters high. … Continued
Spitsbergen is a place where the modern Norwegian lifestyle exists hand-in-hand with Soviet habits. There are three Russian villages on the archipelago. One of them – Barentsburg – is active, while others are considered closed/abandoned. It is one of these villages that … Continued
I’ve brought away rather mixed impressions of our holidays in Osaka. On the one hand, it’s a huge metropolis – the cityscapes caught my breath. But, on the other, it’s a city without a soul. I know why I have … Continued
Having spent a little over two weeks in Japan, I can safely say that food is as important for the Japanese as their culture or history. This is what they are very proud of. The Japanese have made a religion … Continued
Kyoto is as popular as the main city of Japan – Tokyo. Kyoto has lots of historical and cultural sights and is the heart of the Japanese cultural heritage. This is a lucky city. Unlike Osaka, it almost didn’t suffer … Continued
80% of Greenland is covered with a huge layer of ice called the Greenlandic ice sheet. This is the second largest ice bank on the planet after the Antarctic ice sheet. It is difficult to name the exact date of … Continued