How whales sleep and other interesting facts about amazing giants
On this day, back in 1982, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) voted for a complete ban on commercial whaling, which came into force in 1986. Today, LifeGuide has prepared the most interesting fa
Tourist clusters What is a “tourist cluster”
Methodological aspects of the formation of a tourist cluster An intersectoral and territorial approach to the development of tourism makes it possible to take into account its maximum impact on all spheres of life of the territory, creating the preconditions for more balanced decisions.
Spaso-Eleazarovsky Convent
This place was especially suitable for the solitary prayer of hermits. Back in 1425, Euphrosynus retired to an impassable desert place, on the bank of the Tolva River, where Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom appeared to him in a dream. They pointed
Where to dine in the center of Porto
It’s easy and simple to describe the restaurants in Porto - they are different, in price and in the range of dishes, everywhere (those where we were, where we visited, where we had a snack, where we had dinner) was delicious, but the most amazing thing in all the restaurants is the people! In Porto, I realized that the restaurant's rating was
Trip to the Mother of God-Nativity Anastas Monastery - ajukra Odoev Monastery
The monastery is named “Anastasov”, after the first abbot of its abbot, Anastasy; hence, often in monuments it is called simply “Nastasov” Monastery. According to legend, the original Church of the Nativity of St. The Virgin Mary was made of wood, and in the seventies
What is the currency in Prague now?
What currency is best to travel to the Czech Republic? The national currency of the Czech Republic is the crown. You can buy it outside the Czech Republic without any problems only in neighboring countries. I’ll give you some advice on what money to take to Prague, and you choose the one that’s convenient for you
Jerusalem, Mount of Olives Mount of Olives
At the top of the Mount of Olives (Oleone) stands the Orthodox Church of the Ascension with a white bell tower, which is called the “Russian Candle” (64 m). The church belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, built in 1870-1887. From the observation deck, where you
Traveling through the states of America
There are a ton of trails in the US that are worth exploring, but there are some that you simply can't miss. A selection of these was collected by Buzzfeed. A musical journey from rocker Cleveland to blues Memphis Approximate distance
Why is China Town called that?
a historical district located in the center of Moscow, one of the oldest districts of the city. In the past, it was surrounded by the brick Kitai-Gorod wall, attached to the corner towers of the Moscow Kremlin. In fact, China Town starts from the eastern wall of the Kremlin and
Kalmyks Symbols of the Kalmyks: lotus
Kalmyks are the only Mongol-speaking people in Europe who profess Buddhism and are a representative of the nomadic culture. Central Asia is considered their homeland, their ancestors are Western Mongols, who were engaged in cattle breeding and roamed the steppe in search of