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The most beautiful churches in the world: charm and divine power

The architecture of temples has interesting and sometimes controversial history. Quite often the novelties and fundamentals of movements in architecture started with the building of temples with sophisticated design. The Polish Roman Catholic churches are rather bright in their beauty.

12.02.2022 | Italy, architecture, Brazil, Colombia

Belgium with the eyes of Marina Orlova: How the belgians live

Marina Orlova is a project manager in a cultural and public organization. Working on one of her international projects, she met her love - Wim, a guy from Belgium. She succeeded to visit his country only when Ukraine obtained visa-free regime and Marina shared with OUTLOOK her observations about how the Belgians live, what they eat for breakfast and how they relax.

08.02.2022 | travel, we were there, Belgium

We were there: Morocco - a wonderful country

Local open-air markets start working in the evenings. No house can avoid insects. Inhabitants almost learned how to be friends with snakes. On top of it, imagine, they do not dream of the sea! The Ukrainian SMM expert Anna Funt, who spent an unforgettable vacation there, shared with us her impressions about all the subtleties of the Kingdom of Morocco.

07.02.2022 | we were there, Morocco

Tasty Japan: Give the country a try

Ice cream with a taste of horse meat, pickled insects, fish with deadly venom, etc – Japanese cuisine has things to surprise, amaze and shock you with. And truth be told, enumeration of these dishes doesn’t help my appetite at all. But we are not after exotic stuff. True culinary tourism is an attempt to comprehend mindset and feel national distinctive color through traditional cuisine – not try most exotic dishes.

04.02.2022 | Japan, traditions, culture, world cuisine

We were there: New York, Washington and Miami

For certain reasons there are two capitals in America – official and actual. Context manager from Kyiv Bohdan Yanchev visited them both and told us about spirits of these cities, about their landmarks and about what they represent in reality. If you think that New York is imbued with expensive perfumes and there is nothing else to do in Washington but to lie on a lawn by the White House – you are wrong!

10.01.2022 | USA, we were there

Poland attractions: Kings are almighty!

Royal court intrigues, arranged marriages and stunning interiors. These are associations which arise when mentioning life of monarchs. Yet, Poland is a royal country. Here, in a few minutes and just at a few zlotys one can immerse into this atmosphere which is magical for mere mortals.

23.12.2021 | Poland

Art of Patrick Cabral: paper as a symbol of fragility of our world

Independent artist originally from the Philippines, Patrick Cabral conquers the world with his unusual artwork. His creations are an innovation that combines the age-old traditions of calligraphy and cutting-edge 3D technologies. His art is a way to change the world for the better, both through aesthetics and through the fulfillment of a social mission.

11.11.2021 | art, personalities

Women's adornments in India: Sacred meaning

Upon hearing word combination “Hindu woman” an image of a beautiful woman wearing sari and definitely with numerous adornments and pictures on her body emerges in our imagination. Where does passion for body decoration come from in national traditions of this people?

20.10.2021 | traditions, India

Coffee: A drink from mountain peaks

Ordering coffee, we usually refer to it just as Americano, Espresso or Latte... However, good coffee shops that offer really high-quality coffee, would ask you to specify a type of coffee beans and the country of origin. And at this point many visitors usually feel at deadlock.

20.09.2021 | nature, Yemen, Brazil, Ethiopia

South Goa with the eyes of Kira Kondratenko

Depression and lack of new ideas? Head to Goa! It was the rest in Goa that helped business lady Kira Kondratenko build up energy and ideas for the implementation of an interesting project once. Today she shares with us her impressions of the island while calling it nothing short of Heaven on Earth.

27.08.2021 | travel, India

Cambodia: Floating police, dolphins in rivers and Angkor Wat

The Kingdom of Cambodiais the officialmodern-day name of the country in the southeast of Asia (Indochina). This destination is a great tourist alternative tomore glorious Asian kingdom of Thailand. Cambodia is betterat least because it is not mainstream. The Kingdom of Cambodia is not quite a fairy-tale, although it is very exciting...

08.07.2021 | Cambodia, travels

Baby, where’s your la-la-land: TOP-5 space places on Earth

Beaches, forests, deserts are not enough to say that you have already visited many parts of the earth. Definitely, you wanna something extraordinarily special? Why not! Humanity has flown into space a long time ago! Frankly speaking, the journey to Mars will seem too expensive even for a millionaire. After all, a trip outside the Earth costs the budget of a personal island.

23.06.2021 | travel

Flamenco: guitar crying and fierce stomping

What most people know about flamenco, is that this dance is manifestation of neither love and affection, nor entertainment and revelry fun. Fiery expressive flamenco is reflection of suffering and pain of an individual within nation, always persecuted and deprived of home. The dance itself, which has become a global symbol of Spain, is not only its national heritage...

22.06.2021 | art, Spain

National drinks: Zero degrees and lots of energy

Everyone knows that being in Scotland you should try whiskey, in France you should taste wine, and in Japan t is all about sake. But few people think about national soft drinks. They were created by peoples with far more practical intentions - refreshing and burning, repelling from the climate features, possessing nourishing properties.

21.06.2021 | Japan, traditions, India, Mexico

Alternative day in Copenhagen: Christiania, the bulwark of freedom

All of us, one way or another, strive for freedom, personal or national, material or spiritual, which is illusory and unachievable, and at the same time very real in terms of our ideas about it. An alternative village of Christiania in the centre of the Danish capital is another attempt to achieve complete freedom from the laws of the material world.

07.06.2021 | Denmark, oddities

Salzburg attractions: A birthplace of geniuses

Here were born composer Mozart and poet Georg Trakl, here Haydn wrote his operas, and many other famous people are connected with Salzburg. But only a small part of local attractions is linked to these geniuses. A city with a fairly small population, thanks to its memorable places was listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.

11.05.2021 | travel, Austria

The most exciting resorts in Mexico: Surf's Up!

Mexico is a hot and passionate country. At least, legendary Mexican soap operas have contributed to this image. It is time to go there and get your own unforgettable experience that will forever stir your soul! Mexico is a country in the south of North America washed by the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of California and the Gulf of Mexico. Surfers say the waves are amazing there...

10.05.2021 | travel, Mexico, tourism

Oriental makeup as a tradition: Seductive and languishing look

The well-known saying goes: east is a delicate matter. All-in-all, it is true as evidenced even by details. Due to specific climate, eastern women have similar type of appearance, and their nations are united by close cultures. Therefore, they prefer the same beauty standards. Women are supposed to be modest, to dress so as to completely or almost completely conceal figure.

23.04.2021 | Japan, India, culture

Serpent Charmers: How to make a snake dance?

Magic dance of a snake in time with flute’s melody often described in Eastern fairy tales and depicted in movies is no fiction but a true symbol of those countries. In Egypt, India, African countries and some other states slithering tribe are tamed to make a spectacular entertainment out of it. Profession of reptile charmers exists there; it is believed to be as nearly as the most amazing on Earth.

22.04.2021 | art, India, culture

South Korea: Gastronomical identity

Very hot, very thin, very tasty and very strong – this can be a short description of Korean national cuisine and local culture of alcohol consumption. Anar Rakhmetov, expert and analyst from Kyiv had lived and worked in South Kore for several years therefore he managed to delve deeply into peculiarities of national gastronomy.

21.04.2021 | food, South Korea

Bulgaria: Feel all country tastes

Bulgaria rests on two pillars: beautiful nature including perfect beaches and thousand-year history. There are mystical and magnetically attractive places, vibrant discos and nature reserves. We invite you to check out our list of unexpected ideas for holidays to discover all faces of Bulgaria.

20.04.2021 | travel, Bulgaria

Canada: A special flavour of young urban places

They say the main attraction of Canada is its nature. But the nature is not quite an achievement of the nation, but objects constructed, erected and built by country inhabitants, reflect the national mentality. Therefore, we would like to tell about the best urban areas of Canada.

19.04.2021 | Canada

Mongolia with the eyes of Pavel Petrushko

Mongolia with incredible spaces of the beautiful untouchable nature is one of the most fashionable travel directions. This year the authoritative international ranking included it in the top-10 of the brightest countries in the world. It recommended this country to visit compulsory along with Columbia, Bermudians, and Ethiopia. This country is not the most comfortable for the rest but it is pretty interesting and exciting. For Europeans it is unbelievable civilization, and the trip there is like the extreme tourism. The TV-operator Pavel Petrushko told us about his unusual experience of travelling to Mongolia.

20.03.2021 | Mongolia

We were there: Japan - the subtleties of Tokyo life

Not every tourist will come to Japan. But Marina Belka, a fashion designer, did it, because the mysterious Land of the Rising Sun was her childhood dream. She shared with us her impressions of Tokyo and gave practical advice to future tourists.

19.03.2021 | Japan

We were there: Cyprus. Affordable and beautiful

The streets are teeming with tangerine trees and fruits, falling right under your feet, fill the air with a pleasant citrus scent... Camera operator Pavel Petrushko has been to Cyprus five times and considers it an ideal budget-friendly place for a relaxing holiday. He told us how to arrange your stay there comfortably.

26.02.2021 | we were there, Cyprus

Salta landmarks: Nothing else but beauty

It is dubbed the spot of Spain in the heart of Argentina. Founded by the Spanish conquerors and surrounded by beautiful nature with a mild warm climate, Salta attracted immigrants from many countries. Intensive mixture of European style and Latin volcanic character resulted into striking and unique new culture. The city is so beautiful, that people nicknamed it Salta la Linda - Salta the Beautiful.

25.02.2021 | República Argentina

Animals in the city: When people sing in tune with Nature

Many city dwellers are irritated by cats, dogs or even pigeons in the streets. Attempts of zoo-advocates to save them from attacks of people and from starvation are mainly ineffective. But there are wonderful cities in this world where people perfectly coexist with deer, peacocks and cattle…

23.01.2021 | Japan, USA, nature, India, Latvia

We were there: Portugal is a place for romantics

Elena Shikita, a graphic designer, having once visited friends in Portugal, fell in love with this wonderful country so much that she decided to go back and spend the winter there. Staying in the small town of Cascais, she enjoyed the beauty, delicious food and, of course, the gentle sun of this South European pearl. Lena shared her impressions with us...

22.01.2021 | Portugal, we were there

Gastronomic tourism: Through food to culture

You should not condescendingly treat gastrotours as a newfangled invention. Gastronomic tourism is one of the aspects of world science. Her star, American scientist Eric Wolf, who in 2001 founded the International Association of Gastronomic Tourism, states: food is the quintessence of the nation, its mentality, character and, of course, history ...

17.01.2021 | traditions, culture

History of the street: Spiegelgasse

Spiegelgasse is originated from German collocation ‘Mirror street’ or ‘Mirror alley’. However, it is not the biggest and the most important street in Zurich. Moreover, it is vice versa, incredibly short and narrow… Well, being situated in the quiet nooks of the old city in such a way that no tourists could see it.

05.09.2020 | travel, Switzerland, history of the street

We were there: Ireland - cliffs, pubs and leprechaun forests

An average tourist is unlikely to fly to Ireland: the country is far, small, expensive and with a demanding visa regime. However, it is so beautiful and unique that it is certainly worth visiting. Kirill Tymchenko, TV editor, shared with OUTLOOK his impressions of an exclusive Irish trip.

27.07.2020 | we were there, Ireland

10 fascinating facts about Bahrain: Exotic Arab world

Bahrain is the smallest Arab country. It is rather strange that it does not have a worldwide magnificent glory, because it is a real pearl of the East in a literal and figurative sense. Moreover, it cannot be listed in brilliant assemblage of countries typical for the Arabian expanses: even against their background, this state is considered to be exotic. What we know about Bahrain - 10 interesting facts.

11.07.2020 | 10 facts, Bahrain

Wedding traditions of the world: from geese to lasso

Stealing the bride's shoe in the midst of the celebration, and to require unimaginable redemption from the groom, is an interesting action for which it is worth to go to the wedding party. This is not the only wedding tradition of country, by which the legal wedlock of two hearts acquires a special flavour. What are interesting rituals of different parts of our planet?

09.07.2020 | traditions, Mexico, Finland, Croatia, Malaysia, South Korea, Fiji, Kenya, Bermuda, Sahara

Mediterranean diet: the nutrition system as the cultural heritage

Pleasant sea breeze, silky whish of olive leaves, tasty cheese, fish, pasta, glass of a good wine from the local vineyard. Mediterranean feast is the true savor. By the way, it is worth it because Mediterranean diet keeps unique reputation. This is the only system of nutrition that is recognized by UNESCO as the national cultural heritage.

11.06.2020 | cuisines of the world, what do they eat

Jakarta – Victorious and Great: Symbols of liberty

Indonesia is a huge country, fourth on the planet it terms of population and 12th in terms of territory. And its magnificent Jakarta is one of the most ancient and most interesting capitals of the world. However it hasn’t always been majestic and independent, not at all…

14.12.2019 | Indonesia

Brand history: Revlon - Revolution of colour in the world of beauty

His greatest achievement is the creation of a long-lasting colour nail enamel. However, there are other significant inventions on his account: hair spray, waterproof mascara, liquid foundation cream... What would we do without Charles Revson, the exalted and wayward genius who did not have proper education? It was he who invented all these women's essentials and created the legendary Revlon.

29.08.2019 | brand history

We were there: Budapest is an underground, aesthetics and recovery city

The creative copywriter Masha Goldman travel around half a planet. The girl can compare travels with the useful drug. Masha tells that every trip, even the shortest and least far gives her complete renewal of powers and it seems that the new life begins.

22.08.2019 | travel, we were there, Hungary

Nihongami: Topknot as a aign of status

Nihongami is a certain way to arrange hair in Japanese tradition. Interestingly, in the Land of the Rising Sun hairdos were legally controlled and served as some sort of dress code for ladies of different social statuses and classes. Therefore, each class had strictly determined corresponding outfit and hairstyle and those laws are still obeyed by geishas and their apprentices.

19.07.2019 | Japan, traditions

The brightest places in Croatia: Gateway for aristocrats

Croatia is dubbed the pearl of the Adriatic coast. This country in the south of Central Europe recently became a member of the European Union. Now its beauty sites are much visited: every year more than 10 million tourists come to enjoy it, that is even more than population of the country. Let’s find out what attracts travellers so much.

06.07.2019 | travel, tourism, Croatia

Packed and Ready: Oleg Borschevskiy

Oleg Borschevskiy is a famous film director, screenwriter and music video director. Among his works, there are music videos for such stars as Potap and Nastia, music bands NeAngely, Boombox, NIKITA, singers Maria Burmaka, Tonia Matvienko and many others. In a nice conversation, he recalled the most interesting places on the world map, which he visited and shared his personal disappointments.

19.02.2019 | personalities, Packed and Ready

Touristic disillusion: From France to Macedonia

The Eiffel Tower, according to Guy de Maupassant, is just a huge iron freak in the centre of Paris. A romantic Shakespearean Venice, they say, in fact, is a solid dump with a sharp stench of sewage throughout the city. Can the glorified and famous countries, cities, and attractions be so disgusting? We asked experienced travellersabout the most disappointing destinations in their long journeys.

10.02.2019 | travel, interesting, point of view

We were there: the USA through the eyes of a Ukrainian

Context manager Bohdan Yanchev undertook a long-term journey to the United States. He spend six months there and not just visited large cities like Miami, New York and Washington but also worked in different positions, made numerous acquaintances with locals and visited places that ordinary tourists know nothing about. Upon his return he told us about his brightest impressions.

19.01.2019 | USA, travel, tourism, through the eyes of

Brand history: Louis Vuitton – Suitcase Breakthrough

The most recognizable brand in the world and one of the oldest in France, Louis Vuitton is a symbol of luxury, elitism and aristocracy. It all began with high-quality suitcases, then proceeded to various kinds of bags and nowadays the brand produces everything: women's clothes, men's clothes, outfits for children, footwear and accessories. At that, currently Louis Vuitton doesn’t operate only in luxury segment - they have expanded their influence to pret-a-porter.

14.05.2018 | brand history

There was held an opening of the exhibition and mural by the author KLONE in Kyiv

KLONE is artist who was born in Ukraine. He left country when he was eleven years old. That is why he pays a special credit to the opportunity to present his exhibition in Ukraine and color mural. We were able to take an exclusive interview from the mysterious master who accurately hides even his true name from the world.

06.07.2017 | art, Israel, Kyiv

We were there: Jamaica is the island of freedom

Travels always have different meaning, as every person sets off a journey by his own reasons receiving unique fulfillment because of that. Angelina Diash is African and Ukrainian, so, she knows firsthand what it means to differ from the main mass of people even if it takes to the native land. There have been the curious glances, not always loyal perception of her peers at school and even attacks of skinheads. That is why for her first trip abroad she has chosen a parching country where dark-skin people live.

02.05.2017 | Jamaica

Packed and Ready: Pavel Kazarin

"The routes that we choose hide our collective Freud, Jung and Fromm", Pavel's stories lead to deep thoughts about the true reasons for our desire to travel. A peremptory clever fellow of the morning show Ranok u Velykomy Misti/Morning in the Big City on the ICTV channel, a political columnist of integrity and simply the smart man Pavel Kazarin revealed to us the secrets of his travels and gave interesting advices to fresh tourists.

28.04.2017 | Packed and Ready