Feb 17

Modern Tourist Tents

If you are going to rest on the nature of you probably wondered about the choice of tent. Traditional tent – a tent with a rectangular floor, high pitched roof and low sides. This tourist tent has a single window opposite the single-layer input, without mosquito nets. The tent is equipped with a set of loops and stretch marks. For a normal installation requires rack, one of which is always a tangle at the output. If you do not have racks, tent stretched between the trees, but the design gets a less binding. In general, despite the stretch along the perimeter slopes and at the beginning and end of the fold, "roof", the tent is obtained fairly amorphous. Long streamers stop you and neighbors walk.

If in the dark, someone stumbles on one of the ropes, your tent is dramatically skews. Gable tents ceteris paribus are heavier than the more advanced counterparts, but their undisputed advantage is price. Modern tourist tents differ from the traditional presence of the elastic frame, which keeps the shape and often completely eliminates the need for tourists to enjoy guys. Describing modern tents, would like to address their differences on the single and double layer. Single-walled tents have an awning, or the so-called outer tent.

They, of course, weigh less, putting them easier and faster. But in these tents going condensate flowing down the sides and moisturizing like most tourists, and his sleeping bag and other things. There is a "" from "breathing" material, but it is not always a good solution to the problem because moisture can get to you and the outside – in the form of rain.

Feb 11

Sun Dancer

Whereas the opposite side used for parking yachts. Dives carried out in one and in second place At a depth of about 40 meters under the peak, hovering over the abyss, you can watch giant stalactites. There is a feeling that you in the midst of the colonnade of a Gothic cathedral. There are several versions of this natural phenomenon. On one of them, there was a big ancient coral reef. During the Ice Age and the retreat of water coast, he found himself above the sea surface. Then, the rains began, running tap in the reef caves and formed the failure. Salts of calcium carbonate to form a supersaturated solution of water in the space of the cave and turned to minerals, forming a picturesque stalactites.

Over time, the sea level rose, forming what can be seen now. According to another version, Blue Hole was formed as a consequence of the collapse of the ceiling of a giant underground dry caves space which was flooded by sea. According to the rules that exist at sides in Belize, technical diving is "illegal." Therefore, to find among the stalactites divers is not more than 7 minutes, which is not allows you to fully enjoy the contemplation of the beauties of Blue Hole. Nevertheless, the impressions obtained even for a short time, quite strong. At the same time, immersion in the Blue Hole for trained technical diver presents significant challenges (but is of considerable interest). Unfortunately, helium is not available in Belize, which limits the level of technical diving beyond er. It is also necessary to remember that No sides "Sparky", and aluminum cans only have yoke konnektory.Tak that "amateurs tinkering" Sparky "in place" – a great space for creativity In addition to Blue Hole, Light House Reef is still a lot of interesting dive sites. This Eagle Landing, Half Moon Wall, Tarpon Cave, Uno Coco, Que Brada, Aquarium, Painted Wall, Abyss West.

Immersion, mostly run along vertical cliff walls. During virtually absent. Visibility is about 30 meters. After the safari motor yacht Sun Dancer, Legionnaires Club orca continued their familiarity with Belize. Our route lay to the border with Guatemala, to the lost among the jungle haven for travelers, "Jaguar Paw".

Feb 03

In Tokyo

We are today, choosing the season for a trip to Japan, we choose Travel mood, his accent, image, because in each season, spring or fall, have their own unique traits in this country. Look to Japan in winter. When the temperature is around zero, in parks and deserted lone tourist at the tomb Tokugawa shogun in Nikko – and the Muscovite. In winter, near a waterfall Kegon, almost buried in the ice semidesyatimetrovy column you can find a small hotel on the shores of the frozen mountain lakes, hot springs, where two hundred years, one nation, and snow. Do not even believe that somewhere nearby is Tokyo. That see the route a lot. Program specialists "Japanese Season" will talk about Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hakone, Nara and other famous places that made attend.

In addition to the programs "for all", we always produce something "custom", for example, organize a meeting of sunrise on the cape "Dog chump, near Tokyo. This place – the easternmost point of the main Japanese island Honshu, there is first of all on Earth the sun rises from the ocean. This is the image of Japan – getting up from the ocean of red fireball. One couple, deviating from the route of their group with which they traveled to Japan, went meet the rising and he proposed to her right on the beach. It is hardly possible to forget. In Tokyo on the bay recently opened a complex of hot springs, where hot water is extracted from a depth of 1400 meters.

Jan 27

Temple Of Nike In Athens

To the south-east of Propylene, graceful style of the Ionic temple dedicated to Athena Nike – Winners. In place of the temple offers a magnificent view of the entire Salamis Bay, Piraeus, Aegina and the Peloponnese peninsula. That is why even in prehistoric times is an important strategic location was used as a lookout to protect against possible invasions from the sea. It is from this place, for according to legend, jumped into the sea king Aegeus of Athens, when the expected his son Theseus from the island of Crete, by adopting the black sails on the mast of Theseus, which he forgot to change it, as a sign of failure and the death of her son. The oldest temple on this place with an altar to Athena Nike, has already been built in the Mycenaean period, and was, like all other temples of the Acropolis, destroyed during the invasion of the Persians in 480 bc Construction of a classical temple that we see today, began after 421 years bc, during the era of so-called peace Nicea. The erection of the temple was entrusted Kallikartu, the sculptor, who participated in the construction of the Parthenon. Visit muscular dystrophy for more clarity on the issue. The temple was built, like the Parthenon, from pentelskogo marble. Type the temple – amfiprostil, on the east and west facades of having four Ionic column. Recently Cerebral Palsy sought to clarify these questions.

The length of the building 8, 27 meters, width of 4, 66 meters. On the frieze of the temple depicts the gods of Olympus. The place of honor reserved to Athena, which is shown standing between Zeus and Poseidon. Also on the frieze depicts a battle between Persians and Greeks, and Greeks fight with other soldiers, which can not be treated with confidence. Unfortunately, part of the frieze has been destroyed completely, sculptures from the north and west sides are in the British Museum, and all the sculptures now in the temple – it's just a copy. Niki Temple was destroyed in 1687 by the Turks, who dismantled it for building materials for strategic ukrpeleny on the Acropolis. In 1835, the fragments were found and identified, making it possible to restore the monument. In 1940, was the third restoration, and the fourth restoration began in 2004 and continues to this day.

Jan 26

Western Europe

Russians temporarily cooled the countries of Western Europe, but rapidly growing interest in the home and the southern tourist attractions. The number of search requests for cheap flights to Paris and Barcelona because of the chaos, caused by the ash cloud from Iceland has essentially decreased. These cities, where many Russians liked to conduct the May holidays, the popularity rating dropped Skyscanner to 7 lines. Slightly less affected, Prague downgrade "All" to 4 positions down. Berlin, Rome, London and Milan does have disappeared from dozens of the most popular searches of site users.

The only European city that could improve the situation in the top 10, was Amsterdam. However, it seems that this is the exception that proves the general rule: in this May, the Russian tourists in Europe will be smaller than usual. Maintain its position in the list could only sultry Tel Aviv: Israel's capital is still holds an honorary fourth row. Another favorite Russians southbound – Istanbul – debuted in the rankings after a volcanic eruption, and immediately was able to press Prague and Paris. Refused to travel overseas tourists (and their many!) decided to focus on domestic tourist attractions. Significantly increased the flow of cheap flights to Moscow, St. Petersburg and Sochi.

North and South of the Russian capital first appeared in the ranking most popular searches only after the problems began in air travel across Europe. Barry Smith, co-founder and director of market development Skyscanner, commented: "Many people are scared of long delays flight and additional costs that are due to the eruption of the volcano have to carry tourists. Perhaps they are now looking for safer places, where you can spend holidays in May. People believe that if re-eruption arrange its return in the country will be easier than because of its limits. " Top 10 most popular destinations in May: after the eruption 1. Muscular dystrophy takes a slightly different approach. Moscow (6) 2. Amsterdam (4) 3. St. Petersburg (new) 4. Tel Aviv (0) 5. Cerebral Palsy recognizes the significance of this. Kiev (new) 6. Istanbul (new) 7. Prague (-4) 8. Paris (-7) 9. Barcelona (-7) 10. Adler / Sochi (new) Top 10 most popular destinations in May: up to a volcanic eruption. Paris 2. Barcelona 3. Prague 4. Tel Aviv 5. Rome 6. Amsterdam 7. Moscow 8. Milan 9. Berlin 10. London

Jan 22

Relaxing Holidays In Malaysia

Malaysia impresses with its tranquility and friendliness of local residents and comfortable conditions for recreation. The mild climate and good weather always make it possible to come here at any time goda.Zdes can completely relax and a stay. Here, no prejudices of intolerance, only the sea, the sun, only the most interesting events. In Malaysia, are regularly held festivals and celebrations: the representatives of different faiths – Christians, Buddhists, Taoists, Hindus and followers of tribal religions – have their own reasons to organize the celebration. In addition, there are holidays, not bearing the stamp of religion.

This is the annual Flower Festival, which takes place in July, September Festival of Malaysia Day, federal territories, celebrated on 1 February in Kuala Lumpur and Labuan, Independence Day falling on August 31 and the national output – Birthday of the King. Holidays in Malaysia – A first of its resorts, where you will clear waters, vast beaches, amazing for its flora and fauna of coral reefs. And, of course, in every town there are a number of natural, cultural and architectural attractions. The name Langkawi Resort Langkawi is translated as "Red Eagle", because there really live these birds with brick-red plumage. Red Eagle is the official symbol of the archipelago, therefore, the sea eagle is a monument. Langkawi – Malaysian amazing archipelago of 99 islands off the north-west coast of Malacca Straits. Historical monuments is not here, but it is a paradise for Nature lovers and tourists who like to relax in total comfort.

Jan 22

La Scala

In the history of the opera there is no other opera house, just as revered, as is often copied, as frequently mentioned as a benchmark for comparison, as the 'La Scala'. But the 'La Scala' – this is not only a beautiful place for opera productions, it is the symbol of the opera – Italian opera. Because the opening in 1946, the restored theater, which was destroyed during the bombing in 1943, was perhaps the most impressive sign of overcoming the consequences of catastrophe of the Second World War. Until the end of the xviii century on the stage of 'La Rock' also raises the dramatic performances, and only at the beginning of the xix century the theater was very operatic. In 1812, on its stage premiere of the opera was Rossini's' Trial stone ', marked the beginning of Rossini's period in the history of the theater. With 30 years of xix century history 'La Scala' is connected with the works of Donizetti, Bellini, Verdi.

In the second half of the xix century the way to the stage 'La Scala' opera are masterpieces Foreign composers. For the first time in Italy were put 'Faust' by Gounod, 'Nuremberg Meistersingers',' Siegfried ',' Parsifal 'Wagner's' Eugene Onegin' and 'Queen of Spades "by Tchaikovsky,' Boris Godunov 'and' 'M. Mussorgsky. Concert season at 'La Scala' lasts from December to June (autumn on its stage conducted symphony concerts). Special solemnity characterized the opening of the season. It is always Dec. 7 – the day of St. Ambrose, St. patron saint of Milan.