Статьи - Aleksandra Ostanina OUTLOOK

Six million years ago, in faraway Mongolia a deep crater of an extinct volcano was gradually filled to the brims with water, turning into a wonderful lake. Water ran high with gusts of wind, and sparkled in the sun like precious jewel, so no wonder that along with the official name of Hövsgöl Lake, this nature wonder has a more poetic name of the Dark Blue Pearl.

19.02.2022 | travel, Mongolia

Lombard street: Street swallowed by a Boa constrictor

Remember how the little prince taught to see not a hat, but a boa constrictor digesting an elephant? So, in San Francisco you have the opportunity to see the street part of which is swallowed by a boa. A serpent Lombard Street crawled into almost all the Frisco city guides.

04.02.2022 | USA, history of the street

Christmas Eve and What’s to Follow

Christmas arrives with a warm overjacket on its shoulders. At night it brings warm light of the first evening star and in the morning it wakes you up with shine of white but warm sun. If my great-grandmonther’s grandmother had been asked about her Christmas feelings, I believe, her words would have been identical to mine. Because together with a bowl of kutia,...

06.01.2022 | holiday, traditions, Ukraine

Granada: Moorish fruit of Spain

An open pomegranate lined with rows of whitewashed houses and lavishly dotted with grains of various abbeys, palaces and cathedrals –that is how looks Granada anchored on the reddish hills of the Spanish Andalusia. The ability to mingled opposites turned the city into one of the most alluring destinations not only in Spain but also in Europe.

27.10.2021 | Spain

Tibet. Mountains that speak with heaven

Tibet… what are you mulling over while articulating this name, drawing it in your mind mentioning the concept involved in the mild space of clouds?Tibet… There are mountains that seem to be speaking with the heaven. Here everything is penetrated with the religion and different beliefs such as culture, art, folk traditions and customs.

15.09.2021 | travel, China

ZooAsia. Part II

On warm days, nobody wants to remember about the stone jungle of cities, but each of us want to cling to a real green vine and fly into nature, precisely to the place where flora and fauna are harmoniously connected, where you can find trees, birds, flowers, animals, ponds and hills ... towards the zoo!

06.07.2021 | Asia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Türkmenistan, the Kyrgyz Republic

Hajdúszoboszló: To take an aath in gold

Local citizens must have known what they were doing when they decided to suffuse hectares of their land with weird-colored and odd-smelling water. Today Hajdúszoboszló bathes millions of tourists in “boiling gold” thus earning real one.

05.07.2021 | tourism, Hungary

ZooAsia: Crocodiles, hippos and green parrot

One of the greatest pleasures, except for the non-stop contemplation of burning fire, flowing water and working people, is to monitor life and behaviour of animals. And at this point all your dreams are reduced to simple intention to touch someone soft and understand language translation of which is not found in any dictionary.

30.06.2021 | Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

Ukrainian gardens of Babylon

Have you ever noticed how parks attrack us when it gets warmer outside? And what happens when you suddenly get there? Time stands still, something starts pulsating inside you, and your body seems to plant out fresh sprouts. OUTLOOK encourages you to visit the most beautiful arboreta of Ukraine, which you will exit feeling double alive.

28.06.2021 | Ukraine, nature

Dubrovnik: The city where time stands still

If you feel that you are living in the wrong time, and you are constantly looking for your epoch in books and around yourself, then you absolutely need to visit Dubrovnik. It looks exactly as on tourist booklets and photos, even if your grandmother or great-grandmother, or great-great-grandmother brought them, and it was not a photo but a painted picture. Today everything is exactly the same...

19.06.2021 | Croatia

If you have 10 dollars and you are in Hurghada

We are proceeding to spend $10 in various destination... Today, in the sands of Hurghada, Egypt, we are looking for something worthy investing this money, to feel the city, touch and taste it. At the same time, we will see how not to fall into the trap of vendors who for the sake of your traveller’s wallet, will build a new pyramids and bring unknown species of scarabaeus.

18.06.2021 | Egypt, we were there, 10 dollars

Montserrat: Visiting Angels

Should we have a look at notes of those who plan their trips to Spain, next to the darling of all hearts, Barcelona, Montserrat is bound to rank second. Also, the mountain of the abbey is a must-visit spot for local dwellers, too – they believe it necessary to visit Catalonia’s religious heart at least once a year.

09.06.2021 | architecture, nature, Spain

Azulejo: Story of tiles

You often got convinced that skilful hands of a master who puts life into his creation, can transform humble tree stump into a charming violin, piece of plaster becomes an ancient sculpture, and even clay tile looks like a work of fine art.

05.06.2021 | art, Portugal

If you have 10 dollars and you are in Seoul

People with features of magpie who likes every glittery thing, will find it very difficult to stay in Seoul. If you are used to the fact that your eyes get lost in ordinary shops, then, believe me, in Seoul they will go multi kilometre marathons with your every step. What if you have only $10 in your pocket? Be patient and spend money on the most interesting things.

23.05.2021 | we were there, South Korea, 10 dollars

Bridgetown is the capital of...

A pompous bridge, a small one or just a simple wooden overpass is always a symbol of something that unites. The same, city-bridge Bridgetown, capital of Barbados, which got its name from two bridges that run across the Carlisle bay, combines in itself a lot of things which are different, opposite and, seemingly, incongruous.

22.05.2021 | Barbados, is the capital of

Dallol: Bright glory of Ethiopia

Countries often flaunt their natural beauties: they invite tourists allowing them to examine closely every detail of jewellery coined by the nature. Among beauties, there are some that are the most extravagantly bright, showy and bizarre, and sometimes even wild for our eyes. African Ethiopia grabbed one of the most beautiful accessories - Dallol volcano.

15.03.2021 | travel, Ethiopia

Puppetry: Another face of Prague

It is amazing how diverse history is! It is shining with golden domed churches and temples of Kievan Rus' era, tapping wooden klompen from Holland, rises heaven high along with ancient pyramids of Egypt. Yet, in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, history has a doll face.

11.03.2021 | Czech Republic

Shrimp fishing at Oostduinkerke: Horses for courses

If early morning you walk along sandy beaches of Oostduinkerke, located in one of Belgium western provinces, you can see several suns. One, of course, is in the sky, and others are bright yellow spots riding horses carrying heavy wicker baskets, while plying the shallows along the North Sea coast for shrimps. Oostduinkerke and shrimps are hand and glove, so horseback shrimping is still practiced here.

07.03.2021 | traditions, Belgium

The travel to whale’s chaps

Even being adults, sometimes we are able to bring to life the children’s fantasies, see the stories from childish dreams, and embody what has seemed to be the fairytale. Have you ever dreamt of being in the whale’s chaps? Just imagine that you were swollen by the giant fish, and you were living there for a long time, looked at it inside, settled down there, swam and dived there?

31.01.2021 | Japan, USA, travel, France

On the catwalk: Haiti

When Hawaii folk costume is mentioned, imagination immediately pictures a hula skirt with lei flower necklace and coconuts; the same immediate association is gorgeous sari embracing India; while Japan is tightly folded into silk kimono.

16.12.2020 | Haiti, on catwalk

Liguria: Mediterranean recipe of ideal cities

When planning a trip to Ligurian coast, even do not hope that within several days you will manage to explore the length and breadth of it. So you would only irritate your craving for travelling. Each ingredient of Liguria coast can only be savoured forgetting about the existence of the rest of the world. The port city of Genoa (Italian: Genova) is the chief city of the Liguria region.

05.12.2020 | Italy, travel

Shy Hannover

What kind of city is the small Hannover, lacking the high profile of its German brothers top-popular among tourists? Hannover has repeatedly changed its outfits and its look, but preserved a piece from each era of its experience, without losing its identity and integrity.

11.11.2020 | Germany, travels

Berlin zest

Local residents distinguish tourists at a glance by their heads spinning non-stop towards all directions. There are spots where it is just worth doing. This is Berlin, a city changing day by day, every next generation brings something new, and not only debris of the famous Berlin Wall, but also all other ordinary walls keep disappearing stone by stone. The German capital is altering. It should be explored peering at every little detail, since in addition to architectural "crowns" and inexhaustible wall art, you can notice some inconspicuous "birthmarks" of the city.

10.04.2020 | Germany, travels

Brand history. Sukhishvili Georgian national conquered summits of small Georgian dream

Iliko, who devoted all his life to dancing, actually bequeathed to his descendants to do everything possible for his family name remained on posters forever. 70 years later, millions of people in hundreds of countries are buying tickets where in different languages, without translation one can easily read the name of Sukhishvili.

08.04.2020 | Georgia, art, brand history

10 facts about Brunei

Little is known about ancient history of mysterious Brunei. Probably the origin involved Spanish, Japanese colonizers and pirates, who were fond of these lands and often visited them. Yet, except for memories, there was virtually nothing to be exported from there. In 20s of the last century, sovereign Brunei has accidentally discovered massive deposits of gas and oil, the black gold, in its lands. It was a beginning of thriving black-n-gold age of Brunei ...

04.03.2020 | 10 facts, Brunei

Touristic Intermezzo

Are you familiar with the feeling of being tired of urbanism? In a closure of a hard day you can’t but feel like having an Intermezzo. It is then when you want to replace everyday well of strong coffee with a cup of crystal clear spring water, alarm clock – with a birdsong, car exhaust – with hugs of mountain fog, TV-staring...

11.11.2019 | Africa, nature, Norway, New Zealand

Valga. City at the crossroads

People who like to travel usually visit the same places. Citizens of Paris, Venice, Rome, Krakow, Dresden have become accustomed to tourists for so long that they often look cavalierly at them, pouting their lips, while less known but no less interesting towns or villages always welcome guests.

28.10.2019 | travel, Estonia

History clatters on stone blocks of the Netherlands

It is customary to measure legs of life in pairs of worn out shoes. You tread on to discover new and glance at ancient things. And when leather shoes begin to gaze your feet, you can't help but recall huge wooden clogs that you happened to find behind your great grandmother's oven in Poltava. It is as if Ms. Holland herself salutes you, because... Is there really a person who hasn't heard about Dutch klompen?

25.10.2019 | traditions, Netherlands

History of the street: Piligrims of Berwick street

Still dreaming to cross the road at Abbey Road as the legendary Beatles did, or crave to hear heartbeat of "Swinging London" at Carnaby Street? Then you should learn well the way to Berwick Street and join the favourite pilgrimage destination for fans of music and more. Soho district is sometimes referred to as some kind of London artistic lobby.

04.10.2019 | Great Britan, history of the street

Turkey: The country of natural wonders

A jewel-case of Turkey is full of pure wonders provoking an inspiration for fairy tale writer. When people first see blindingly white mountains in the midst of warm country, they experience various desires: someone wants to fall into white drifts and make a snow angel, as some people imagine that white cliffs taste sweet just like cotton candy...

18.09.2019 | nature, Turkey

Little pets of big cities

Germans have other pets besides German Shepherds and in Boston not just Boston Terriers can be seen. People choose dogs relying on own preferences. But sometimes locals are too prone to having a certain breed so it becomes a distinctive of a location. Natural conditions, fashion and even set of mind contribute to it.

29.05.2019 | Japan, nature, society, Great Britain, Switzerland, Poland, Türkmenistan

Canberra is the capital of...

Australia flies instinctively into our ears with a loud intro from shell of the Sydney Opera, and only after that we recall that the capital of this country is Canberra. Though the city is often seen as a stopover between Melbourne and Sydney, Canberra is not only considering, but has been already implementing into reality a plan how to win hearts of all tourists.

26.11.2018 | travel, Australia, is the capital of

A wife is never known till hunger

The ancient Indian belief has it that a wife is never known till her husband has poverty. Who knows if hunger can be considered as demonstration of poverty, but once a year Indian men watch a manifestation of loyalty and commitment of women in this way.

21.10.2016 | India

THEIR HUNGARIAN HEARTS. THE MOST PROMINENT REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COUNTRY.

You probably know, or certainly heard about Calvin Klein and his contribution to the world of fashion. However, less known is the fact that Kelvin’s parents and grandmother came from Hungary. So, today we are telling our readers about people with real Hungarian hearts...

10.02.2016 | personalities, Hungary