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Holy beauty! What are the most famous abbeys in the world hiding?

What do you imagine when you hear the word "abbey"? I'm sure most people will first of all think of Westminster. But what if I said that in fact it is no longer an abbey? So what makes these medieval buildings so special? Let's look at the example of buildings from different European countries.

15.02.2022 | Italy, architecture, Germany, France, Great Britain, Switzerland

Where stars are “set glowing”

There’s hardly anything that compares to bright-starred sky and silence. It is the stars that OUTLOOK want to tell you about or more precisely about the places with the best view on them. In Europe it is recommended to go stargazing not to some place but to… Slovenia. Point is, this small country is one of the cleanest in the world and consequently isn’t that polluted with smog.

09.02.2022 | USA, science, rating, Finland, Great Britain, Kazakhstan, do you know, New Zealand, Slovenia

Cockney: derisive British dialect

Strange nicknames for items known for everybody; quite famous usage of ’ain’t’ form instead of ‘am not’ as well as disappearing letter h in several words are the features of British dialect cockney considered as picturesque language that amazes Englishmen with its sarcastic nature and provocation.

05.02.2022 | Great Britain, interesting

World ghettos. Bedford: English outback with Italian flavour

Today our story is about one of the most amazing combinations one can imagine, that is Italians and Englishmen, so we expand number of our articles dedicated to the ethnic ghettos of the world. Get ready to follow us to the cold and rainy Bedford, where we will plunge into the warm Mediterranean atmosphere.

15.11.2021 | travel, Great Britain, world ghettos

British heartland: Albion's unsolved mysteries

Green slopes covered with heather moorland, deserted suburban roads, narrow streets with small cottages and gardens emitting heady fragrance - it seems that British villages are unchangeable through the passage of time. Like stilled scenery for heroic fantasy fiction, each of them has its own story about great battles, brave warriors and legendary artefacts.

01.10.2021 | travel, Great Britain

Dinning out with the twist: World most off-beat restaurants

Marketing gurus and restaurateurs are enterprising and ready to do anything to increase flow of visitors to their food courts. Quite often, their methods of "flirting" with the public are the same, interior designs and menus are not much different. So, we have collated for you the world’s wackiest, weirdest, out-of-this-world dining establishments.

10.09.2021 | USA, Spain, Netherlands, Great Britain, Maldives, Switzerland, Thailand, places, Singapore, Kenya

History of the street: Piccadilly

London is a city that cannot but impress. Its every guest is bound to admire something, some – architecture, others – crazy pace of life, and some – Victorian spirit and aristocratic atmosphere in our 21st century. Its streets are a treasure trove for own explorations and one should start with the legendary Piccadilly because upon walking it alone, one immediately understands what London is all about.

05.08.2021 | Great Britain, history of the street

The sun under the glass. Best greenhouses in the world

For 1 month spring has been reining our planet, now just watch warm coats to change for thin jackets, cold and mediocrity for the bright sun. And, of course, what sort of spring it could be without green trees and beautiful flowers? Well, in order to make your expectation of long-awaited colours and flavours less agonizing...

24.07.2021 | Japan, USA, nature, Spain, Great Britain, Singapore

From the screen to reality and back: places where famous movies were shot

How many kinds of tourism are there? Gastro, ecotourism, shopping — there are probably as many varieties of them as travelers themselves — everyone choose what they want. Today we talk about people visiting places that have become locations for shoting famous movies.

26.05.2021 | Italy, USA, Jordan, Spain, Great Britain, New Zealand, Tunisia

Let flowers bloom! Top flower festivals in the world!

The best gift for ladies is flowers. The truth is, it is incredibly romantic and beautiful, suitable for any age and status. Especially nice it is when there is plenty of flowers. Dozens upon dozens! And where else can you admire floral beauty if not at the festival? We selected five the most famous and flowery fests from around the world.

30.04.2021 | festival, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Great Britain, Colombia

Everything on sale: Worlds's best markets and bazaars

In this day and age, it is difficult to surprise anyone, especially an urban resident, with some large department store or market, since nowadays one can buy everything from a humble convenience store next door. However, the iconic bazaars and flea markets are still operating across the globe, they are famous in legends and described with delight.

24.04.2021 | Japan, USA, traditions, Turkey, India, Egypt, culture, Australia, Great Britain

National winged symbols

Each state has its own official symbols: flag, coat of arms and anthem. But in addition to the traditional "identification mark" there are symbols chosen by people, for instance, a favourite bird. It is about them OUTLOOK expands below. To register the people's love by document, in 1960 in Tokyo at the International Conference on the Protection of Birds was created the concept of "national bird".

01.04.2021 | USA, nature, India, Israel, Great Britain, Armenia, Latvia, The Republic of South Africa

Mary King’s close: little Anny asks for dolls

On the canvas of Scottish legends, mystical patterns are embroidered. Local people believe in ghosts. The famous Scottish legends were not only at the books’ pages. They are assured that every day view the souls of ancestors watch them. Today OUTLOOK will tell you about the secrets hidden in the Mary King’s close.

24.03.2021 | Great Britain, history of the street

Underwater museums

A few centuries ago sea transport was not just the most popular, but the only way to get from point A to point B. However, as you know, force majeure occur on any roads, even on water routs, and through a long history of mankind many ships did not manage to reach their destination ports and ended underwater. Nevertheless, the relative "reservation" allows wreck vessels to live a second life as a museum.

28.11.2020 | oddities, Egypt, Sweden, Great Britain, Panama

What do they eat: the United Kingdom

Cuisine of the United Kingdom is a nightmare for nutritionists, gourmets and other healthy food experts. A typical Englishman doesn’t honor art of cooking much and for the sake of saving time often grabs a snack on the go with fresh vegetables and fruits present in the diet purely technically. We know exactly where to look for and will be happy to share with you!

30.08.2020 | Great Britain, what do they eat

Grab your sun umbrella and cocktail: The most amazing beaches of the world

With the onset of summer, many of us ever and again cast a glance at the calendar, waiting for annual leave. And since summer vacation to a greater extent is linked to the relaxation by the water, we usually associate it with beaches – desirable destinations that can be very different.

11.08.2020 | USA, nature, France, Mexico, Great Britain

Bollywood masterpieces from London

OUTLOOK offers our readers new articles on national ghettos – mass settlements of emigrants far from their homelands. The next step is the story of Southall, a suburb of London, which is much more reminiscent of Indian town. In the 21st century the notion of "national ghetto" has changed its primary meaning.

22.03.2020 | India, Great Britain, world ghettos

Game for aristocrats.Cricket

English highest society and cricket… sounds almost like tea with milk. They can exist separately, but together they taste more delicious. And if you're still confused with cricket, croquet and croquettes, do not worry – find explanation below.

16.12.2019 | traditions, sports, Great Britain

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

MUST-WATCH VIDEO: And some tea to Room 13, please!

This beverage became so deeply ingrained in the life of humans that we sometimes even fail to notice putting a kettle on a stove. There are thousands ways of best-loved beverage brewing in the world. OUTLOOK offers the best of them to your attention.

12.11.2017 | Georgia, traditions, India, Asia, Great Britain, videos, world cuisine

It’s BBC speaking and showing

Mass media is often perceived as a weapon of politicians and moguls. People are accustomed not to trust anyone. Nevertheless, there is one company that in split 100 years of activity raised its authority very high. No doubt, we talk about BBC…

23.12.2014 | oddities, cinema, Great Britain

Wimbledon: The origins of British traditions

After thousands of sets a lot of water has gone under the bridge (in the literal sense, as rains are their imminent attribute). Please, find below the most interesting facts from the history of the tournament especially from OUTLOOK.

07.07.2014 | traditions, history, sports, Great Britain

TOP amazing little-known countries

Upon a cursory glance on a world map one can fail even to notice some states let alone if their names aren’t household words. But OUTLOOK believes that there is no such thing as unexciting place in this world… This is why today we came up with a feature for you about ‘how and what’ makes tick those states that you probably haven’t even heard of.

02.02.2014 | Great Britain, tourism, travels, Faroe Islands, Tuvalu, Nauru