Travels

Quetzaltenango is one of the western departments of Guatemala, characterized by the presence of many tourist attractions and archaeological sites. It still preserves the traditions inherited by the Maya Quiche people during the colonial period and carried over to modern times.

The Junin region is one of the central districts of Peru, the territory of which covers the eastern slopes of the Andes and part of the Peruvian Amazon. In the highlands, the climate is dry and cold, and in the jungle it is tropical humid with intense rains, due to which various directions of agriculture are intensively developing. The region produces meat and dairy products, potatoes, corn, legumes, quinoa, coffee, avocados, citrus fruits and other fruits.

The Department of Tolima occupies the western part of the Andean region of Colombia, located in the territory historically belonged to the Pihao people. The Spanish conquerors, in search of an imaginary El Dorado, began its development in the middle of the 16th century, which was accompanied by bloody battles with indigenous groups and their subsequent submission.

The province of Tungurahua is a small central region of Ecuador with the administrative center in Ambato, which is also called the "city of flowers and fruits". The Capital Festival of Flowers and Fruits, held annually in February in response to the devastating effects of the natural disaster, the 1949 earthquake, is one of the most colorful spectacles in the country, which, in addition to the cultural aspect, demonstrates the achievements of agriculture and the richness of regional cuisine.

In Guatemala, divided into 22 administrative units - departments, 23 ethnic groups live, each of which has its own language, national costume, folklore and gastronomic customs. The Guatemalan Institute of Tourism has developed a culinary map that takes into account the geographical location of the departments, their climatic characteristics and the religious and cultural traditions of the indigenous peoples. According to this map, the country is divided into seven tourist systems, and Progreso is one of the sixth along with the regions of Sakapa, Chikimula, Hutiapa and Xalapa.

Diverse, rich in sweet and savory flavors, the regional cuisine of the Ica department along the Pacific coast of southeastern Peru showcases a unique fusion of Creole and African gastronomic cultures.

Amazonas (Amazonas Departmen) is a northern Peruvian department bordering Ecuador, the landscape of which consists of mountain ranges covered with moist forests and indented by deep gorges with rivers and waterfalls. Economically, it is an agricultural region producing rice, various types of corn, cassava, bananas, sugarcane, cocoa beans, coffee, lemons and aguaje.

The colorful Portuguese capital and one of the oldest cities in the world, Lisbon is conveniently nestled on seven hills on the southwestern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Despite the fact that the city was almost completely destroyed by the earthquake of 1755, and the tsunami and fires that followed, the authorities managed to restore the city from ruins. Now, it attracts tourists from all over the world even more. The location of the city, which is favorable from a tourist and political point of view, but not particularly safe from a geographical point of view, still did not prevent Lisbon from surviving.

High-speed cars, leisurely food, hilltop castles and open-air art galleries ... We provide you with a unique opportunity to enjoy the magnificent stories of Emilia Romagna - classic Italy without fuss.

Scotland, like a skirt made of cages, is woven of many colorful features: here you can hear a real bagpipe, see men in the above-mentioned details of women's dress, visit Loch Ness and admire the mountain peaks covered with heather. You can get acquainted with the life of such different Scots - townspeople and villagers, highlanders and those living on the plains. You can see how tweed is made with your own eyes and taste real Scotch whiskey!

One way to gain insight into the mystery surrounding Paros' past is to explore the island and its surroundings.

1. Looking at the stone walls and mountain ranges, you can see the stones that were once used by the first inhabitants of the island, who inhabited Paros thousands of years ago, in the Paleolithic era. Most likely, they lived in caves in small groups. Traces of their habitation have been found in the Demonon's cave on the hill of Agios Georgios in Lagada, near Aspro Korio, in the cave on Antiparos and in many other natural hiding places.

St. Louis Cathedral is the most valuable Catholic monastery in Bulgaria. The temple was built in the nineteenth century. The facade of the religious object will meet with chic columns and graceful statues. The interior of the cathedral looks more restrained. There are few assorted decorations. The building houses the majestic sarcophagus of Mary Louise of Bourbon-Parma. The princess was the wife of the Bulgarian king Ferdinand I. The people considered her the patroness of Plovdiv. Now the memory of the heroine is alive.

Pizza, fashion houses, olives ... People associate all this with Italy. When traveling to this country, people usually choose famous cities such as Milan, Rome or Venice. This is not surprising, because these cities are famous for their sights and beautiful views. However, these are naturally not the only places in Italy worth visiting. For example, since Italy has access to the sea, there are many beautiful islands around it. This article briefly explains why at least two of them are worthy of attention.

Visiting Lisbon's cafes and restaurants is a real pleasure. The Portuguese love their cuisine, and no wonder: the menu is amazingly varied and the portions are generous. Traditional Portuguese restaurants compete with many ethnic ones. Stop by a Brazilian restaurant, which serves a frequent buffet. Sample cold meats, fish and hot meats. There are many pizzerias, steakhouses, Chinese and even Indian restaurants in the city. Vegetarians are more suitable for ethnic restaurants, since in Portuguese, as a rule, everything is designed for meat eaters.

Greece, known for its philosophical schools and epicurean sensibility, is also famous for its culinary traditions dating back 4 thousand years.It was in this small country in 330 BC. e. the first culinary encyclopedia was written, whose authorship is attributed to Archestratos. And even earlier, his teacher Theripson wrote the first book on the culinary arts.

Greek cuisine as unique in its fullness and vitality as the inhabitants of Hellas, glorified in centuries. The ability to combine, select the taste and aromas of products came from here.

Brazil was colonized by Europeans back in the 16th century, so its cuisine (as well as culture in general) presents a very variegated and varied picture. It combines the use of local ingredients with influences from Portuguese and West African culinary traditions.

The daily diet of Brazilians varies greatly from region to region. The South boasts an impressive cattle population, so the local cuisine uses a lot of meat.

Singapore…. A dream city, a fairytale city and an eclectic city. There is everything that a soul longing for travel, the richness of landscapes, the unique melody of the streets, shimmering with the light and music of night lights and for each sounding so differently, as unique as a person is able to hear and heed, is here. They say: "if you want to see everything in this life - go to Singapore." And it's hard to disagree.

Helsinki is not only the capital of Finland with its 460-year history, but also one of the most modern and fastest growing cities in the world.

The city is famous, first of all, for its historical monuments. In addition, Helsinki surprises with its noisy squares, various festivals, concert halls of stunning beauty, parks by the sea, high hotel service, and interesting museums.

There are days when you want to go far, far, to the very end of the world, where there are no people or cars, to plunge into the world of pristine nature and feel like one in the whole world. Unfortunately, it is not so easy to find such a corner on our planet at present. But there are still such places on the territory of Russia, for example, the Island Arc and the Kuril Islands The Kuril Islands stretches from Kamchatka to Hokkaido Island for 1200 km.

The mild Mediterranean climate, the air infused with the sea breeze and age-old cedars, an abundance of entertainment and interesting historical sites - all this gives Cyprus to travelers. One of the amazing discoveries can be a visit to the monasteries of the island.

Beautiful holy monasteries to this day, give peace of mind and strength to all people in need. Today there are 12 monasteries on the island.

Let's consider some of them:

Acropolis (translated from Greek) is the upper city or part of the ancient Greek city, located on a hill and reliably fortified.

In the center of ancient Athens, on a high hill, an architectural complex was built, consisting of sanctuaries: the Temple of Athena, the Erechtheion, the Areopagus and others.

In the central part of the architectural ensemble, the most magnificent sanctuary was erected - the Parthenon Temple, which became a grandiose temple of Ancient Greece, in honor of the goddess Athena. The Parthenon is the perfect example of an ancient Greek sanctuary (temple).

Andalusia is considered one of the most fun areas in Spain. It occupies a part in the south of the Iberian Peninsula. Many holidays and a wide variety of traditions attract a lot of travelers. Local residents and many visitors say that this is where the warmest sea and a very long summer are.

Andalusia is one of the particularly large and significant regions of Spain. It is located at the most extreme point in the south of the peninsula, washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.Andalusia is adjacent to Portugal, Murcia and Castile La Mancia.

The Bulgarian state is located in the very center of the Balkans - the intersection of different cultures. Modern Bulgaria occupies a leading place in the number of archaeological sites. The originality and hospitality of Bulgaria, combined with beautiful landscape and natural landscapes, attract tourists from all over the world to this country. All tourists visiting Bulgaria should definitely see 6 of the most beautiful sights of this country.

The Abramtsevo estate today is one of the most famous places in the Moscow region, with which quite a few bright pages of the culture and history of Russia are connected. The estate is located near the Khotkovo Monastery, as well as the famous city of Sergiev Posad with its Trinity-Sergius Lavra. The Abramtsevo estate is today a literary, historical and art museum-reserve. Admiring the rural surroundings, the beauty of local architectural structures, you can feel nostalgia and get into a romantic mood.

Almost all people have to travel at least once in their life. Most people prefer to travel constantly or at a certain time. We'll talk about car travel. Will it be regular trips or a one-time planned trip. Someone travels by train, someone by plane or even a helicopter, but the most convenient way to travel is in your own car. All this can be easily explained by the fact that the car is distinguished by the greatest cross-country ability, and from an economic point of view, the most profitable.

When going on a trip for the first time, it is important not to get confused and not to panic, but to heed the advice of already experienced people.

So, regardless of where and how you are going to travel, first of all, do not forget to take a first-aid kit with a set of everything you need: for headaches and abdominal pain, remedies for indigestion, antiseptics, sterile bandage, plaster, validol. At the same time, do not forget to clarify about the list of medicines prohibited for import in the country where you plan to rest.

The small country of Bulgaria, as the heir to the Byzantine culture in cooking, has become one of the main countries in the world in this area. In France and England, dishes from Bulgaria take pride of place. Bulgaria exports condiments, vegetable salads, ketchups, marinades. This is the land of abundance of the gifts of fields and gardens. Bulgaria is considered the country of vegetables. There are tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, potatoes, carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, spices, cauliflower and white cabbage.

Great, positive vacation experiences can only be achieved when the vacation is well planned. The place of residence plays an important role in the quality of rest, because you will agree that the vacation will be overshadowed if you find yourself in a hotel with unfriendly rude staff, cockroaches in the room, and sometimes mice? But there are such hotels in every city, and in order not to get into them, it is important to be able to choose the right hotel for rest, and this article will tell you how to do this.

My friends talked so interestingly about the trip to Suzdal that I really wanted to repeat their excursion. By the way, they often choose a historical city that has preserved its buildings from ancient times as an object for travel. This time the choice fell on the "Golden Ring of Russia". Finally, there were common days of rest, when you could go on a trip with your family.