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Egypt without the beach: why fly to Cairo
For most tourists, Egypt is a predictable scenario: a sun lounger, the Red Sea, coral reefs, and an all-inclusive bracelet in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh . In this coordinate system, Cairo is often pe…
The Oldest Cities in the World
Relaxing among skyscrapers in a brand new hotel in Dubai is cool, of course, but what about a trip to places that are more than five thousand years old? We tell you about cities that have existed for…
Cemeteries as Museums: A Guide to the Most Beautiful Necropolises
For many, a walk through a cemetery is a plot from a gothic novel or a forced necessity. But experienced travelers know: ancient burial grounds are the most honest open-air museums. There is no urban…
When is the best time to visit Egypt
In Egypt, the holiday season lasts almost all year round. Yes, people from all over the world fly here at any time to see the pyramids, swim in the magnificent Red Sea, or simply relax properly in hot…
What Tour Guides Don’t Talk About?
Do you like engaging excursions? Everyone loves them. And what spices up the list of historical facts about a landmark? Legends, of course! We’ve tried to gather interesting legends about some landmar…
Egypt’s Resorts: Where to Go for the Best Vacation
Admit it, it doesn’t matter where you are right now or what season it is outside. The desire to plunge into warm sea waves never goes away. That’s why, to brighten up gray weekdays and fill them with…
Terrifying Secrets of Planet Earth
What to do if your adrenaline levels are rapidly dropping? “Get on a motorcycle or take a skydiving course,” say the “sporty” citizens. But what about those who skipped physical education classes for…
Most Dangerous Countries for Travel
International SOS assessed health and life risks for travelers in various countries worldwide and created an interactive map. Based on data from the British company Ipsos Mori, International SOS asses…
How to get to a wonder of the world?
In 2007, new wonders of the world were chosen in Lisbon. In general, such a practice—“re-electing” wonders of the world—seems right. After all, every cool place wants to bear such a title! And for tra…
Looking Down: The Best Observation Decks in the World
To better understand a city or admire the surrounding nature, you need to climb higher. The ascent isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it for the experience and the view from the top. If you’re not afra…
5 Places to See the Desert
Endless sand dunes, rolling over each other like waves. The sun melts above the horizon, and the air shimmers with the heat of the earth. Such landscapes are worth seeing at least once in a lifetime.…
Follow the Blue Flag: The Cleanest and Most Beautiful Beaches
Not all beaches are created equal; some are noticeably better than others. And the best of the best are beaches marked with a “Blue Flag”. What kind of flag is this, who awards it, for what, and to wh…
Scary, but interesting: the most eerie places on the planet
For travel, we try to choose beautiful, interesting, or memorable cities and resorts. But they also have direct opposites — places that are eerie, frightening, and scary. And there’s something strange…
The World’s Largest Cities
If you prefer non-stop action to quiet solitude somewhere by the sea or in the mountains—this article is for you. We’ve already told you about the oldest cities in the world, and now it’s time to delv…
Best places in the world to stargaze
To truly see the night sky, you need to get as far away as possible from megacities that create light pollution. Ideal places are deserts, mountains, and nature reserves where nature has been preserve…
Farther Afield and Where It’s Great: Let’s Fly to Africa
Of course, flying to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in Tunisia or relaxing in Egypt, drifting on the surface of the saltiest sea, the Red Sea, is always super. However, let’s not limit ourselves…
Top Cosmodrome Tours
USA Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center The Kennedy Space Center is one of the world’s main spaceports. A rocket park and a museum complex with space attractions are open to visitors, however, mos…
Tips in the Middle East and Africa
In Eastern culture, tips, or as they are called here, baksheesh, are universally accepted. It’s a form of gratitude for services rendered. Israel In Israeli restaurants, tips are included in the bill,…
How to haggle down prices by 3 times in Turkey, Egypt, and Morocco
The East is a delicate matter, and an Eastern bazaar is a sport in itself. Here, the price tag on an item (if it even exists) is nothing more than a bold invitation from the seller to start an excitin…
Abandoned Cities: 5 Places Where Time Stood Still
Sometimes a trip needs a little adrenaline. And you don’t necessarily have to parachute, paraglide over the city (which is also very cool!) or provoke local bandits by walking alone in dark alleys. Yo…