What we know about Stockholm? Excursion

Today, dear readers, I'll be your guide during the tour in Stockholm. Let's all sit down mentally in the plane and moved to this wonderful city. On approaching the Stockholm gaze opens a great many dark rocks and islands, wild, overgrown with vegetation, and fully inhabited, where the cars and homes. Sam Stockholm is built on 14 islands. These islands link together numerous bridges and underwater tunnels. In addition, the remote islands of Sweden in the Baltic Sea regularly go passenger ferries. Stockholm - the capital of Sweden, with a population of about one million. History tells us that in 1187 a fishing settlement on the site began to build the city. The very same name, Stockholm, was first mentioned in documents in 1252. By the end of 13 century the city grew rapidly. In 1900 there was established the Nobel Foundation - a private independent, non-governmental organization with an initial capital of 31 million Swedish kronor. From 1969 on the initiative of the Swedish bank also awarded prizes in economics. By tradition, the Nobel Prize nomenantu presents the King of Sweden. Arlanda (Arlanda) - the so-called one of the two airports in Stockholm, it is here, and our plane lands. Compared with other world airports by passenger traffic, Stockholm Arlanda Airport is relatively small. From the airport to the city center can be reached by bus or high-speed train. In the center of Stockholm's heart stops from the abundance of buildings, crowds of tourists, especially if you come from a small town and not accustomed to the noise and crowds. At first glance it seems that there is very easy to get lost, but it is not. In Stockholm, all very clearly laid out, everywhere are signs, however, a tourist who came to this great city should not get lost. In addition, all Swedes are well versed in English and, in extreme cases, you can just see the direction from any passerby. What is the center of Stockholm? This is a wonderful mix of medieval buildings with modern ones. Symbolically, Stockholm can be divided into two parts. That part of Stockholm, in which there are medieval buildings and the royal palace, known as Gamla stan, which means - the Old Town. This is a long main street with lots of souvenir shops on both sides. Among the souvenirs are very popular Swedish flags, postcards from Stockholm, utensils, with the monuments of the city and clothing. Walking through the old town, in our view affect the beautiful architectural ensembles and magnificent monuments, and all this surrounded by water. For whatever street you go, she will lead you to one of the many bridges. In Stockholm attracts tourists from all over the world. Here you can often hear Russian speech - a ferry arrived from St. Petersburg, the Japanese are scurrying to and fro with cameras on the chest, they usually travel in pairs, and, as a rule, at the age of husband and wife. Arab women tourists in veils, you may see only his eyes, go with the camcorder and the sights of Stockholm, followed by their husbands and give strict instructions about what and how best to remove. We leave the old city and the one long street leads us to a new Stockholm. Here also are shops, but not souvenirs, but different. This hyper-and supermarkets, which sell everything, this is an enormous toy store, many shops with clothes and shoes. The streets of artisans sell crafts made of wood and leather. Go for canteens artisans - the central square Sergels Torg. Steps lead down to central Stockholm subway station. From here you can go in any direction in Stockholm. All three underground metro lines intersect at this point. Not far from the metro is a small underground tunnel to the shops. Above the tunnel is a fountain, and in the roof of the tunnel made by the round windows, on which the noise of the jet hit the water. Behind the fountain, we see a monument, in whose honor and was named this area. This monument is home to numerous visits. Very cool organized transport network in Stockholm. By purchasing a regular ticket for a month, you can for him to travel in buses, trams, subways, trains and even ferries that transport from one island to another. Vehicles in Stockholm is rather expensive, but adjusted wonderfully. In the subway train arriving every minute. Buses, depending on the route - every 5-10 minutes. If suddenly there was a metro kind of breakage, you will immediately be given a special fitting at the entrance to the metro bus, and that will take you to your final destination. So, while we walked around the city, the day passed quietly and the city was plunged into darkness. How beautiful Stockholm by night! Against the background of black sky Stockholm shimmering colored lights. Our tourist group drove the bus in a comfortable hotel to the next day with renewed vigor, we continued our fascinating excursion to Stockholm.

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How to travel around the Baikal region, and Burhan, you remember me?

It took not much time to understand and appreciate - in addition to breaking open the opportunity to watch the world outside of the country, there are many of these same capabilities and its limits. And these limits - th-th. Knowingly grumble bespectacled analysts - would order in the country, whether it to the Volga River, but no further ... much further - to the place where Lake Baikal, the holy lake on the banks of the sacred. Of course, traveling in the territories with different cultures and traditions bring a lot of new experiences. But most importantly, perhaps, there and here - agree with one important rule to take it simply as truth in the divine authority: as it is accepted here, and do it. Becomes the name of those who live in this country, and then you will not "interfere" with the terrain, and can be combined with it, like a fish to the aquarium. Horseman, climbed to the conic! Travel to Baikal region, you must happen to meet with Burhani. They draw attention to themselves when you are curious, ask - and what kind of cloth on a tree near the road? The fact is that each locality has its own master. He saves the territory entrusted to him, and, often, it is associated either with very beautiful landscapes, or with sacred symbols and healing springs. Either way - this is where the owner lives nearby, and you need to ask for its location. This is where the strangeness begins. Itself the word "Burhan" - a Turkic-Mongol modified Buddha-God, Buddha, lord. Because surprisingly harmonious fusion of beliefs and traditions on the territory of the Baikal region, the ancient beliefs Hadashim, shamanism, Buddhism, Lamaism, and so this represented a clear example - Burhan. So, hello, boss! Trees in the ribbon - it wishes a happy road itself, a favorite for travelers, the hopes for prosperity and good fortune. Tribute Burkhan given in the form of value to humans - it may be a match or coins, symbolizing something very right. It is difficult to say when, but appeared and such a tradition - "Burhani" - that is, a drink of spirits and how to eat. Sometimes it looks daunting - the bus when traveling, it is "no", and each Burkhan - again feast. It probably has transformed the tradition of "splatter" - that is, give Burkhan certain amount of vodka in accordance with the shamanic rituals. By itself, the habit of drinking from a plastic cup mounted on the hood has nothing traditional - in fact in the traditions of the Buryat never been dissipated drinking even at a very serious matter. Drink milk vodka could only be held by men who had their won, gave birth to healthy children and put a strong economy. Yes, they could afford, singing soft steppe "Ah-ha-gay", sip a bowl of arch, growling at-track offspring. Traditions same travelers were different - drill necessarily would descend from his horse, to greet the host location and ask for a kind of blessing. And only after passing the area where live Burhan, the rider once again sat on the right horse and could be at ease that he did not turn up the leg. You will, how you going to show respect for Burkhanov. But what is strange. Even the most hardened skeptics, who make their way by car to the island of Olkhon know - "Burhani" need. It is already tired of - the tire burst, the machine will stall. What a disgrace, in the end! Whatever the look today Baikal, having undergone many absurdities no fault of their own (burkhan in politics is unlikely to strong), be polite in this territory. Do not hurt her, try not to desecrate it with rubbish and their bad thoughts - just lose all that junk, and more to it do not come back. Dip hands in the water of Lake Baikal, turn to the Hamar-Dabany greeting the Sayan Mountains. It once held Jesus Christ (so say the old shamans), here spent a lot of time, Genghis Khan, this happened and will happen more amazing events. It returned Anton Chekhov and HG Wells - changed. This region is very easy to explain to you the main principle of coexistence of man and his mother - nature. We are inseparable from each other. We consist of the same elements as nature. If we carefully treat every element of nature - and with us all well. If the careless and did not find where to throw the package out from under the "kirieshek" - seemed to have forgotten to wear a scarf, and on the street piercing icy wind. I have a request - will meet with Burkhanov, give him my regards. Okay?

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What to eat and drink while traveling in Bulgaria?

Hello! You'll appreciate the Bulgarian cuisine. The dishes of this cuisine is really tasty - sharp spices, plenty of vegetables, savory flavor. One of its main features - simultaneous cooking of food at low heat. This allows you to maintain nutritional value, to achieve a pleasant flavor dishes, original flavor combinations. This is facilitated by the use of various products, spices, vegetable and animal fats. Condiments are usually added in moderate quantities, their purpose - to shade the basic taste of food. Traditionally Bulgarians cook on open fires such as barbecue (their common name in Bulgaria - SCAR), as well as on plates or in the oven (oven). Products are laid, usually in the pottery. Winery - one of the most ancient crafts of the Bulgarian people. The first winegrowers and winemakers have appeared on the Bulgarian lands thousands of years ago, and since this civilization inherited skill. Nowadays, the production of spirits and wines is carried out "Vinpromom" - Commonwealth of forty large companies, equipped with modern facilities, which have large storage and base. The most famous wine cellars are in Evksinograd, PAVLIKENI, Pleven, Ruse, Suhindol, Haskovo, Sofia, Variv, Pomerania and Laskowice. Today made the following types of white wines: tamyanka, Dimyat, rakatsitelli, Riesling, Chardonnay. Red wines produced from local grape varieties: Pamid, Gimza, mavrud, melnishko cabernet. The best red wines: Mavrud, Melnik, Merlot, Stambolovo, Gimza, New Cabernet. Among white to indicate Evksinograd, Muscat of Karpov Sungurlarsky nutmeg, Khan Krum, Dimyat, Tamyanka and others. Can not ignore the semi-dry and effervescent wines of "Spark" - white and red. As an aperitif in Bulgaria drink mastic, which is prepared on the basis of anise, and her wish of water is added. In the Bulgarian tradition is the use as an aperitif and brandies: grape, plum, apricot, fruit. The most popular varieties of brandy are: Evksinogradskaya grape, Burgas Muscat, Trojan and others. Enjoying success white and red vermouth, liqueurs - pink, raspberry, peach. Are renowned for their aroma and quality brandy Evksinograd, Pliska, Pomorie. Lunch - main mealtimes at the Bulgarians. The most popular dishes such as kebabs (meat on skewers), "kebabche" (fried meat sausages), "sarmi" (stuffed vine leaves), "tramples soup (soup with meatballs)," Plaka "(the fish or meat, stewed with vegetables), "Sirens in shopski" (a dish of eggs, cheese, tomato, baked in a pot). Prices in Bulgaria on food and wine low. Especially famous tavern in the folk style, which served the national dish - they are called "tavern". Situated they are usually in the basement, they played "live music". Bulgarians invented and "brandy" (plum brandy). In high demand are Bulgarian fruit juices. Coffee, both Turkish and espresso, is sold everywhere, often with the juice. In hot weather is good and "Aryan" - a refreshing drink of water and yoghurt. Enjoy it!

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Wine tourism is becoming popular in Slovakia

Although Slovakia has not been associated with the production of wine, a tradition of winemaking in this country has existed for many centuries. About how important one is here making the wine shows, for example, the fact that the city of Trnava, through which these days is "Small Carpathian Wine Road" in 1629 for stealing grapes were sentenced to death. And are processed in this drink was so valuable that they were paying with vrachami.V recent years enoturizm enjoys increasing popularity in Slovakia. Tasters easily recognized by hanging on the necks of glasses, which are a pass in the May and November wine festivals. For 30 euros you can try to drink your heart's content - institutions are usually open from 10.00 to 22.00.Po "wine road of the Small Carpathians" is not recommended to go to those who like to drink a lot, because what is important is not quantity but quality. Travelers to choose the most pleasant a taste of the many varieties of drinks in hundreds of wine producers, whose production quality is not inferior to the Austrian wines. Such a serious test awaits tourists who decided to go on a 40-kilometer route, which stretches through the towns of Bratislava, Pezinok and Modra, ending in Trnava, writes Gazeta Wyborcza.

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