Month: May 2011

From it is doing and-loop straps that attach to the hammock for a special hook. Sometimes, for the manufacture of the hammock takes from three to five months! You’ll make an unforgivable mistake, If the Congress in Brazil and do not bring out the hammock, and a better couple to be, what to give to friends. Believe me, they appreciate such a gift. Unusual and nice souvenir can become a bottle Cachaca. In general, strictly speaking, Cachaca – is none other than as cane moonshine, but on the table it will look very exotic. Cachaca – an integral part of the culture of Brazil, so at the state level, it was decided to grant the status of commercial Cachaca names of hard liquor. Brazilians are clearly distinguished from Cachaca hacienda and factory production. Cachaca factory, of course, to get easier, but with Cachaca hacienda is more valuable.

It is made from crushed sugarcane, there is added to ferment corn flour, wheat bran, rice, soy or corn. Distillation of such Cachaca is carried out only in copper stills. Subsequently it is stored in wooden barrels. Industrial mode of production – more than a quick and easy, and stored in wooden casks factory Cachaca and not exposed. Good Cachaca resembles the taste of brandy or whiskey, and in color – a weak tea with lemon. Cachaca also used in a special cocktail – Caipirinha. Learn how to cook it quite easy – you need lime, sugar, ice and, in fact, Cachaca.

So if your friends or yourself, do not like hard liquor (and Cachaca on degrees approximately smooth “our” vodka), then you can surprise all original and delicious cocktail. But connoisseurs of alcoholic beverages can think of to draw attention to the rum. And, of course, Brazil – a recognized leader in the production of coffee. It was she who sets the tone for meeting the needs of the planet that drink. It began to grow coffee in the early xvi century. Brazil supplies the coffee for all tastes. Brazilian coffee relatively inexpensive. So there will, from which to choose a gift for the true coffee connoisseurs. Yes and no harm will fall at a few packages of good Brazilian coffee. I want to warn you that in almost every part of Brazil traveler may stumble upon a proposal to buy at a very cheap price with a monkey, parrot, or even some livestock. To do so in any case is impossible, as to remove the animal from a country without a whole heap of references, approvals and quarantines you are unlikely to succeed. In general, it is considered a crime in Brazil heavier armed robbery! The same is true of traditional Indian jewelry from the feathers of exotic birds, shells armadillos, wild jaguar and similar materials. Produce such things for their “internal” needs families, leading a traditional lifestyle is permitted in any amount, but sell them Indians have the right only under special state licenses, and then only to cultural institutions – museums and so on. Of course a pity that you will not be able to bring all of Brazil, to take all The local curios. But even the smallest of their part can affect anyone, but their purchase will give you great pleasure.

If you are not fan of alcoholic drinks, a pleasant gift for connoisseurs can serve the Cypriot wine. It has a distinctive flavor. Incidentally, in some varieties of Greek wines to “enhance” the fortress added. However, the Cypriot wine is already strong enough – nature has not cheated the sun, this wonderful island. In particular, wine Commandaria.

Cypriots say that this is exactly what wine with which Jesus Christ performed once bloodless sacrifice. Scientific evidence of this fact is not, but truly know that “Commandaria” is produced already in the eleventh century, before the split of Christianity. Later, the Cyprus wine production occurred exclusively in the walls of monasteries under the control of the Turks. From the abundance of varieties preserved only “Commandaria, moreover, is preserved in its original form. Taste of the class differs slightly sweet notes and astringency, making it favorite drink in many countries. Incredible, but gifts from Cyprus can easily be not only aesthetically pleasing decorative purposes, but also practical. For example, chess! A great gift for your loved ones. In addition to the already order podnadoevshih, souvenir chess pieces in the form ryumochek, you can find chess, where the figures are characters in Greek mythology.

Figures in bronze as well as from cheaper materials. Visiting Cyprus You‘ll learn that a figure-a symbol of the island is the donkey. Usually, the significance of this character relates to the spread of Christianity. The donkey is a perfect gift for the little ones. Plush friend can be purchased at any gift shop. In addition to toys, you’ll find a great variety of clothing and household items with an image of the Cyprus donkey. If lucky enough to visit the town of Paphos (by the way, “pathos” of the Greek language is translated as “passion”), do not forget to buy a souvenir figurine of Aphrodite. It was here, according to legend, she was born from the foam. You may not be fortunate enough to meet Aphrodite, it may happen that you do not have in mind Cypriot wine In any case, the impression of staying in Cyprus will be one of the most exciting and vibrant in your life!

Every year more and more becoming a popular vacation villas abroad. On the most beautiful coasts and azure Atlantic, Pacific oceans to relax our countrymen. Cote d'Azur, the coast of Cyprus and Tenerife coast of Italy and Sicily, the coast of Greece take on lease coastal villas and apartments in the castle, bungalow, townhouse or just a house or cottage in a small village. Each pursues one goal and tighter – well rest. Most rental houses for young couples or married couples who have decided to retire and spend their honeymoon away from people close to the sea and nature. Young people prefer a small island with a pristine nature.

For example, a very popular villa Italy, villas in Bali, as well as villas in Tenerife. Property in Italy ask our fellow countrymen are not so often and so much as in other European countries. While buying a house or apartment in Italy is much cheaper than in Spain. But a call to a real estate agency with the words: – I am interested in 'Italy vacation' can be heard more often than buying real estate. Why is that? The fact that building materials and resources for the construction in Italy are much cheaper in the country. Italy adequately owns its building materials. As you can see a favorable environment in the property market in Italy, plus a convenient location of the country, as well as favorable climatic conditions favor the development of the rental market in Italy. Another huge plus for the niche rental villa Italy is the fact that in Italy is very convenient and relatively simple procedure of registration of documents in real estate transactions: whether it's buying property in Italy, or rent villa Italy. In a particular case, the agency engaged in leasing in Italy or Croatia are ready provide all the comprehensive and exhaustive information on each interested you object. You only need to choose.

So, rest in Crimea can not. ” Familiar phrase? Yes its just full of titles for all types of media, its pronounced in subway and on airplanes, in Moscow and Kiev, the competent and incompetent people in tourism. Now porassudim logically. Every year in the Crimea, rest, millions of people. It is statistically proven fact. Many of them remain satisfied with their stay. This case confirmed the fact.

But: “rest in the Crimea can not.” We have a contradiction at the very beginning of our discussion. What does this mean? This suggests that we are lying, ladies and gentlemen! Most shameless way. And if people are lying, then it is dishonest people. We consider their arguments: in the Crimea cheated at every turn, in a Cossack Lopan work most unscrupulous customs officials in the world, in the Crimea garbage service staff poorly perform his duties, the majority of taxi drivers – all the demons in flesh. What do we see? Dishonest people in their lies link to other dishonest people. Nobody claims against the Crimean mountains, Crimea Forests, history, architecture and other attractions. So it does not take away from the Crimea! The conclusion is clear: to rest in the Crimea is possible if: 1) do not listen to dishonest people, and 2) not to seek the services of dishonest people.

Except addition, there is a relatively small category of incompetent people with very moderate means, who believe that vacation in – a “cool”, and rest in Yalta – “not cool”. This is a topic for another article, but for now just to say that these people are profoundly mistaken, misguided and we do not take into account. It’s time to remove the second comma and see what happens in this case. “You can not opt abroad. Do not need special considerations to make Conclusion: This phrase was originally absurd. Pyramids of Giza – one of the wonders of the world, and diving in the Red Sea just incomparable. All this must be seen! And be sure before Paris. But it certainly is a joke, but seriously speaking, we denied both allegations set forth in the title of the article. Each resort, whether Theodosius or Sharm el , has its charms, and disputes over the advantages of one or another – it’s an empty hot air, or flood the network. Selection is yours.

There are several major classifications of cruise ships and itineraries. International Association of cruise companies clia (Cruise Lines International Association), as well as leading international cruise guides "Berlitz", "Fodor" divided the sea routes depending on the cost of the day stay in 4 categories: cost ($ 75 – 150 per day, the court of companies Festival, Thomson, and former leader of "Shota Rustaveli" – now ASSEDO), classical ($ 100 – 200 per day, the company Carnival, Norwegian , Costa Cruises), premium-cruise ($ 150 – 400 per day Company Princess, Royal Caribbean, Holland America) and cruise luxury (up to $ 1000 per day, the company Silversea Cruises, Radisson Seven Seas, Crystal). The first international list of companies deluxe appear Silversea Cruises (exclusive representative in Russia – "Lanta-Tur Voyage"), the only relevant category 6 stars and working on the system ultra all inclusive, and offering high-quality, but more democratic Sports Crystal. In turn, the cruise ships are classified according to stardom – from 1 to 6 stars – and the group: Standart (2 *- 4 *), Premium (5 *- 5 * +) and Lux (6 *)..

Balchik – a relatively small resort town, just 13,000 of the local population. Located 42 km north of Varna. Summer in Balchik, as in any seaside town attracts thousands of tourists on holiday. And those who prefer to stay on neighboring resorts, travel in Balchik with excursions to admire the sights – the Palace of Romanian Queen to the botanical gardens that have become hallmark of Balchik, the surrounding mountains and the white city just beautiful city with original architecture. We have seen Balchik was included in a comprehensive tour of 'Cape Kaliakra – Balchik. " In Balchik we drove from the Kaliakra. Met us at the White Mountains of Balchik is recalled I Belgorod chalk hills. In addition to the botanical garden and the residence of the Romanian Queen in Balchik have no business was not, therefore, went immediately to the place.

Our guide provided us with entrance fees, and appointing a meeting (on This time, we ottorgovali 2 hours), once again invited us to walk independently. At the uninitiated into the historical details of a man certain to question, with what is to become the queen of Romanian settled on Bulgarian territory. It's very simple – c 1913 to 1916 and from 1919 to 1940, belonged to Romania Balchik. The Romanian Queen Marie of Edinburgh, the wife of Ferdinand I visited Balchik in 1921. Lovely town attracted to her Majesty and the queen decided to arrange his summer residence here. Its now called the Royal Palace.

Of course, today's Kings of life build palaces and abruptly, but at the time, apparently, such a scale was considered royal. Invited for the construction of two Architects from Italy, and a florist from Switzerland took up the park. On the territory of the park later, in 1955, was founded by the Botanical Garden. Queen Mary had already been dead, and again moved Balchik Bulgaria. Inspection start with a botanical garden. Its main attraction – a collection of huge, taller than a person, cacti, agaves and other succulents. Aloe is indeed a tree and the height of some specimens, believe, not less than 2 meters. Of cactus and flower gardens are heading on a visit to the Romanian queen. At the entrance to the park people tastes some exclusive wines. And we are worse? Also stop all try, but the prices are such biting, the taste does not matter. Therefore, we pass on. Deeper into the park and seemed to fall into another world. Yeah, her Majesty has been pretty good taste. The residence is located on a hillside near the sea. Around the green, Paved paths, picturesque stone terraces, bridges, waterfalls, of course, the palace the queen with minaret, still some houses It is better to look at pictures and if possible, come in and see all of Balchik firsthand.

When the moon completely covers the sun comes twilight, and darkened the sky appear the brightest stars and planets around the sun and see a beautiful radiant glow – solar corona – the outer layers of a solar atmosphere, is not visible outside of eclipse due to their low brightness Compared with the brightness of the daytime sky. Solar eclipse of July 22, 2009 – a total solar eclipse, which can be observed in countries such as India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Japan. Also, the eclipse will be seen in the Marshall Islands and Phoenix Islands in Kiribati. Partial eclipse will be visible in large parts of south-east Asia (including Russia and ), north-eastern Oceania and the Pacific Ocean. The twenty-first century, this eclipse is the longest in duration maximum phase: 6 minutes and 39 seconds. Scientists claim that this will be "the most colorful and important event in the movement of light in this century." Longest during the last two Goals total solar eclipse would be best to watch from China. There it will take place around 8:00 am Beijing time.

The best chance to see the unique spectacle of people in Tibet, Sichuan, Hubei, Hunan, Anhui and Jiangsu, as well as for residents and visitors in Shanghai. In Shanghai, an eclipse can be seen, perched on one of the observation areas of the city, such as a tv tower "Oriental Pearl", or not so long ago, open observation ground floor of 100 tallest skyscraper city (altitude 474 meters). Chinese astronomers of the Observatory, which is located in a suburban area of Shanghai, argue that even in his home residents can observe solar eclipse.

Cape Sounion include samoypopulyarnoy attraction outside Athens, Attica. Sounion is located within 67 kilometers in the south-east of the Greek capital. This cape is a rock, which is far enough go into the Aegean Sea. Cape was revered by the Greeks sdavnih times. Homer in his Odyssey mentions Sounion as a sacred place, in which specially honored Poseidon and Athena.

Temple of Poseidon was here from 7 th century bc In the invasion of the Persians vAttiku temple was destroyed and rebuilt after the victory of the Greeks. The name of the architect is unknown, but assumed that it is the same artist who built hramGefesta in Athens (Agora is in place). At Sounion it is best to go kzakatu when columns of the temple of Poseidon is very romantic look at fonemerknuschego sky. You can not rush back to Athens, as the Greeks postroilivokrug Sounion several excellent hotels, where you can stay for the night. In addition to the temple in the ancient mysenahodilos and settlement, which was one of the richest on atticheskoyzemle. Athena also built at this place a fortress for chtobykontrolirovat important marine path that links Athens and the eastern vodySredizemnogo Sea.

The eve of Songkran, April 12, said Wang Long : Thai families are busy cleaning their houses and burning unnecessary things, it is assumed that all the bad things belongs to the old year, and there it should be and leave. April 13 begins Van Nao – preparation day, when around Chiang Mai are preparing food for the traditional ceremonies the next day and collect sand for construction of a small chedi in the courtyard of the temple, which will be decorated with paper flowers, streamers and flags. Thus pay tribute to Buddha and the temple. April 14 – Van Payavan: early morning in the Thai family in the new garments are the temples of Chiang Mai, to present food to monks. Going on a long table a huge number of trays and bags with food. Probably about the ritual offerings of food to monks, I'll tell some other time. In the afternoon, in temples and homes is the Thai ritual bathing of Buddha statues with perfumed water rose petals and begin the universal triumph of pouring water on each other. Van Pakpi runs April 15: on this day to express gratitude and respect for elderly relatives.

In former times there was a ceremony where elderly family members to help take a bath and change their old clothes to new. Young wash their hands for older relatives, to the streets with silver bowls and sprinkle respectable passers-by with water to honor and respect for blessing. Water is still symbolizes cleansing, renewal of spirit and all the good things that are associated with life, just a couple of drops can not do, and in many towns and tourist resorts "wet" all in a row of guns, hoses, buckets.

Summer sunny morning. Bus rushes to the south area. It smells of wild flowers and moist earth. Herds of cows and horses munching grass lonely. Tiny pools reflect the blue sky. On rural roads is strongly shaken.

But after Confined Space Bus fresh air immediately enters the lungs and hits to the head, from which pyaneesh and forget all the demagoguery from the height of the city. In this way, a hundred kilometers from the regional center, the village Koropets Monastic district, Ternopil, journalists went to find out how you can relax in the Ukrainian province. And most important – see for yourself what constitutes a rural green tourism. Alternative Unemployment keen eye of the European tourism industry in the 70-ies observed that citizens with average incomes are not distracted away from the city noise in rural areas. Moreover, many would like to not only have breakfast with fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden, drink fresh milk, but familiarize with the rural way of life, a hand on the agricultural labor.

In Italy, for example, fashionable "to rent a room in an ancient mill, and in Spain – on a beautiful farm. Ukrainian Village also attracts nature and hospitality, but domestic achievements in this area are more than modest. On the green tourism, we do remember ten years ago. Have determined the most popular recreation areas – this is the Crimea and Carpathians. Recently, it was added to the Dniester canyon, recognized two years ago, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Ukraine.