Santa Clara: meeting Che

If at the thought of Cuba, lines from the song Comandante Che Guevara * pop up in your head, don’t put it in a long box, go to Santa Clara to meet Che. Santa Clara is usually the end point for many who are keen on the history of the Cuban revolution, inspired by the charismatic personality of Ernesto Che Guevara and simply curious travelers. ...
  • 20 rare archival photos proving that life in America of the 50s was completely different

    The 1950s is often called the golden era in US history, a time of happiness and prosperity, despite the threat of nuclear annihilation, racial segregation, and the impending Cold War. Those years, as a rule, reach us in black and white photographs. Color photography was still a relative novelty at that time, and filming was a pretty expensive pleasure for ordinary people. ...
  • 20 facts about China that cause shock

    China is one of those countries that will probably never cease to amaze the whole world around it. Much of the lifestyle, traditions and customs of this nation is perplexing or misunderstanding, but there are also things that are truly shocking! We have compiled the 20 most unusual and unexplained facts about this country and its inhabitants, which amaze to the core. ...
  • 11 photos of the most incredible sandstorms, similar to the approaching end of the world

    The terms “dust storm” or “sand storm” are used to refer to an atmospheric phenomenon during which a strong wind raises a huge amount of particles of soil and sand. As a rule, storms of this kind appear in areas with clay and loamy soils, as well as in deserts, and are accompanied by a strong decrease in visibility. ...
  • Nipah virus: tourists traveling to India should be alert

    Last week, a warning appeared on the official website of the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being on the spread of the deadly Nipah virus in India. Today we will talk about this virus and what should be wary of tourists who decide to visit this country in the summer. ...
  • 12 restaurants where you will forget about food

    There are so many amazing places in the world that you should visit at least once in your life! And no less than the dishes that you want to taste. But there are restaurants in which, in spite of the delicious cuisine and excellent service, a piece will not go into the throat - they are located in such beautiful places. This is a selection of the best restaurants on earth in which, with admiration, you risk losing your appetite. ...
  • The Canadian photographer creates unique pictures, combining in each one all the charms of nature

    Canadian photographer Daniel Greenwood creates an amazing world in his work. It is amazing not only because its landscapes are fantastically beautiful, but also because they really do not exist. The fact is that Daniel first thinks through the perfect picture in his head, and then selects suitable landscapes for it. ...
  • Biologists taught rats to play hide and seek: what did you find out

    Rats - brave laboratory animals - this time turned out to be the subject of a very interesting study. Scientists from Germany decided to check whether it is possible to teach these rodents to play some game (for example, hide and seek) and what they will experience. It turned out that this is quite possible, and the result of the experiment surprised everyone. ...
  • Garden oasis in Riyadh, which will resurrect the Jurassic era in the middle of the desert

    The natural conditions of the Arabian Peninsula, most of which is occupied by Saudi Arabia, cannot be called favorable. High air temperatures, an insignificant amount of precipitation, a lack of fresh water and barren sandy soil - this is how we briefly describe the living conditions in this country. ...
  • Big ledge (mountains) - a giant mountain range

    Mountains called the Big Escape represent a complex system. There are no analogues in the world to the Big Ledge, because this system acts as a separator of the intracontinental plateau, located between it and the lowlands of the coasts of two oceans (Atlantic and Indian). Location and age of the Big Ledge The Big Ledge is one of the most ancient regions of our planet. ...
  • The revival of the white oryx, which was completely exterminated in the wild

    Just 40 years ago, the Arabian oryx was absent in the wild, and the last representatives of this species lived out their lives in zoos and a couple of private nurseries. Fortunately, there were enthusiasts who did not want to put up with this state of things and initiated a program to restore animals in the wild. ...
  • The man saved these foxes, and now they do not leave him

    A resident of the Irish county of Kilkenny, Patsy Gibbons made two completely charming and unusual friends, Graney and Minnie. These are two foxes that Gibbons still found abandoned as little children and left them. And although the animals have matured, strengthened, and nothing threatens their health, instead of returning to the wild, they seem to have decided to stay with their benefactor. ...
  • Why bananas will soon disappear from store shelves

    Bananas are a favorite fruit in many countries of the world. But, according to experts, soon humanity will have to change its gastronomic habits due to an invincible fungal infection that affects banana plantations in different parts of the world. About half of all banana trees grown in the world belong to the Cavendish variety, which is the most delicious, most productive and convenient for transportation. ...
  • Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Announces Muraka Underwater Residence

    Conrad Hotels and Resorts, designed for practical luxury lovers and members of the Hilton group, officially announce the opening of the underwater residence Muraka, demonstrating the triumph of modern design and breakthrough technology in the hospitality industry, which will certainly make a lasting impression on even the most demanding travelers. ...
  • Yalta Intourist - review of the legendary hotel of a non-Soviet level

    We didn’t rest in Crimea before, but I always dreamed of visiting Yalta and feeling for myself all the charms of the climate of the Southern coast of Crimea. We chose a hotel with a developed infrastructure for children and without a raid of the Soviet past. We stopped at the hotel "Yalta Intourist 4 *": she repeatedly fell into the rankings of the best in this region. ...
  • Gubei: fake "ancient" water town near Beijing

    In China, there is such a genre of attractions "ancient town" (in English ancient town). An inexperienced tourist, accustomed to traveling around Europe, might think that this is the same as the "old city", as, for example, in some Germany. Or, at worst, like Old Tallinn. In fact, the real ancient cities in China have survived once, twice and miscalculated. ...
  • Karon Beach Resort - Review of a hotel for families with children

    My husband and six-year-old son and I decided to spend the New Year holidays of 2019 not as usual surrounded by snow and frost, but the sea and palm trees. Phuket was unanimously chosen: in January, the high season, the flight to the sunny island direct and the feedback of friends who have been here repeatedly, also played a role. Since traveling with a child, one of the most important criteria for choosing a hotel was the availability of infrastructure and animation for children. ...