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To build a settlement on flatland - is this such a hard trick to pull off? A completely different story is when land is self-willed and rock-ribbed both directly and metaphorically speaking. People have been trying to master land and have own say in in-rock urban development for centuries. But only those who succeded in finding common ground with Earth managed to create true novels in stone.

18.02.2022 | nature, Spain, tourism

Foot walk around Aachen

To visit three countries over one day – it is possible if you are in Aachen. Situated amid Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, small student town took in features of medieval culture that reflected in its astonishing architecture. Yelena Buravtsova visited the town for it to win her heart with its off-beat monuments, streets paved with stone blocks, cozy cafés, one of a kind printed spice cake, museums and spectacular races.

16.12.2021 | Germany, travel, tourism

Karakol. What is worth to know

Nature and heritage are above and beyond temporary drawbacks in infrastructure and services of Kyrgyzstan, which in terms of tourism is approaching to Georgia and Armenia. Let's consider this through the example of the cosy city of Karakol.

25.11.2021 | travel, nature, tourism, the Kyrgyz Republic

We were there: Le Mans is the untouchable charm of old France

Anton Sak moved to France so as to get high education. He has been studying at Chemistry Faculty of Le Mans Université. Today he will tell us about Le Mans, the wonderful old French city with the special brightness. It is unknown for tourists; however, it is the interesting destination in the route of avid traveler.

24.11.2021 | France, we were there, tourism

Haapsalu: Estonian mood

We know Estonia as a homeland of Skype, an owner of unusual dishes like milk soup with vegetables and we are surprised of the absence of future tense in the national language. And today we would like to have another precise look at the tiny country and drop into the "aspen grove" - the calm and friendly small town of Haapsalu, the administrative centre of Lääne County.

17.11.2021 | tourism, Estonia

Happiness moves in mysterious way: Places to make wishes in Latvia

Trip to Latvia breaks the chain of mundanity, awakes secret fantasies which usually remain dormant in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Wandering between the centuries-old pine trees, fresh Baltic breeze languidly runs over strings in wait for off-beat adventure. Dreams do come true – you just need to know a right place to make a wish.

31.10.2021 | traditions, tourism, Latvia

Normandy through the eyes of Korney Gritciuk. Part 2

OUTLOOK continues to share impressions of the French Normandy. In our previous article Kornei Gritsyuk shared about his trip to Deauville. Now it is turn for Cherbourg or Cherbourg-Octeville. Double name of the city appeared in the early 2 000 when Cherbourg merged with Octeville...

15.10.2021 | France, we were there, tourism, through the eyes of, Normandy

Normandy through the eyes of Korney Gritciuk. Part 1

For many tourists France is mainly Paris with long queues to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, as well as neighbouring sights with royal chic, or Mediterranean resorts. But OUTLOOK author while travelling through the country decided to go to the north, to Normandy! Our readers are welcome to read series of travel essays about a journey to the Atlantic Ocean by Kornei Gritsyuk...

05.10.2021 | travel, France, we were there, tourism, through the eyes of, Normandy

Provence: from Marseille to Monaco

Mon amour, mon ami… All most beautiful words and songs of love sound in French. Review every curve of France and find privacy in province of Provence that gently swings in the south-east of Brigitte Bardot and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Ancient cities from Marseille to Monaco are penetrated with lyric antiquity so ideas of staying at Côte d’Azur keep coming back to your head.

06.09.2021 | travel, France, tourism

Salamanca: Crazy about the frog

Spain is lavish in architecturally rich cities. But there are special among them: the ones where monuments of the past and daily life of contemporaries are intertwined so tightly and unexpectedly at times that the city seems to be living in two worlds. Today OUTLOOK suggests you enjoy one of them – Salamanca: the city where frog brings all kinds of luck.

11.07.2021 | Spain, tourism

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

Postcards from Bulgaria

Having taken the passport and good mood, go to the so-called "Near Abroad" - Bulgaria - the country where ancient architecture is successfully combined with a relaxing sea breeze. Do not you believe? But OUTLOOK is sure that Pavel Khomenskyi through his photos will be able to convince you! Bright and in its own way majestic Sofia - this is a must see! Let's go with us!

02.07.2021 | travel, Bulgaria, tourism

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

Aqaba resort: Sea in Jordan style

Nine months per year Aqaba is blessed with perfect weather. It is time for sailing, snorkelling, water skiing, windsurfing, scuba diving or sunbathing. Travelers who arrive at this southern city from the north, say that Aqaba is like a breath of fresh air, a very sought-after gateway in hot winds blowing through the pink sands of Jordan.

14.04.2021 | Jordan, tourism

To the cinema for a city cour

Travelling around the globe lure increasingly every other year and it is so upsetting when all kinds of obstacles arise on the way of undertaking trips. OUTLOOK offers you not to get desperate if you cant set on a journey. Today we suggest you get inspired with movies in which one city or another plays equal part to actors ones. Well tell you about five films that, alongside having artistic merits, educate as good as habitual tour guides do.

01.09.2020 | travel, cinema, tourism

Postcards from Batumi

Young Ukrainian writer Pavel Khomenskyi visited Batumi, the city smothered in greenery and shining bright, the one that local citizens call the city of love. Palm trees, cypresses, magnolias, oleanders, bamboos, laurels, orange trees, thujas and box trees exhale fragrances on every step there; they tempt you to go watch a romantic picture of ships sailing off harbors. And today the author shares with you his postcards from this amazing city, penetrated with murmur of the sea and taste of fragrant wine.

21.04.2020 | Georgia, travel, tourism

Salt to one's liking. The best salt clinics in Europe

According to statistics, about 10% of the globe’s population in one way or another suffer from chronic bronchitis that develop into asthma. More than a half of them are kids. Alongside all kinds of inhalants and other curative means, salt helps airways. Today we’ll tell you about European grooves and mines where millions of people improve their health by dint of minerals.

28.11.2019 | Germany, nature, tourism, Romania, Poland

We were there: Batumi

We publish personal impressions of trips under the heading “We Were There”. Today we are posting article from e social networks of our chief editor Daria Kariakina, where she shares her impressions of a 5-day vacation in Georgian city of Batumi. Do not hesitate to read it if you also want to get your emotions from visiting this city!

20.09.2019 | Georgia, we were there, tourism, travels

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

Banned to leave handling kiwi. Customs bans on export

Tourists with their eyes full of tears because statuettes, shells and other stuff bought “as a souvenir” are being shaken out of their bags – is a continual occurrence at customs. For you not to become one of those tourists, OUTLOK suggests you check out a selection of (sometimes weird) objects forbidden to be exported from different countries.

20.04.2019 | travel, tourism

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

In Odessa there were Lithuania Days and business forum dedicated to travel potential of the country

From the 14-th till 18-th of June in Odessa in the course of the traditional Lithuania Days it was business forum dedicated to the travel potential of Lithuania and opening of Lithuanian fair ‘Kazyukas’.

19.06.2017 | travel, diplomacy, tourism, Lithuania

Local people recommend: Olga Korkunda

Restaurateur Olga Korkunda shares with readers OUTLOOK Interesting facts about one of the Italian city, the area on the shores of Lake Garda. What to try, where to visit and how to have fun - in our new material!

08.06.2017 | Italy, travel, tourism

Governors of Red Sea, South Sinai and Ambassador of Egypt joined in Presentation of Travel Concept "Egypt. New Opportunities"

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Egypt to Ukraine Hossam Eldin Aly, Governors of Red Sea, South Sinai participated in the press conference ‘Egypt. New opportunities’ dedicated to the presentation of a new travel concept for 2017.

03.02.2017 | Egypt, diplomacy, tourism

The representation of ministry of travel of Israel arranged a panel discussion in the frames of forum Ukraine-Israel for 25 years of diplomatic relations

In the frames of the forum Ukraine-Israel ‘Twenty-five years of diplomatic relations: from the common heritage to the total vision’ which happened in the capital of Ukraine there was a panel discussion on the topic ‘Collaboration between Israel and Ukraine in travel sector’. The moderator of the discussion was PR Director of State travel fund of the office of Israel in Kyiv Anna Serokurova.

25.11.2016 | Israel, diplomacy, tourism

In Embassy of Slovakia presentation of ‘Winter season 2016-2017’ happened

In Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Kyiv the presentation of ‘Winter travel season 2016-2017’ happened. The event was organized by the representation of Slovakian management on tourism especially for travel agents and companies embedded in the embassy.

05.10.2016 | travel, tourism, Slovakia

The heads of foreign diplomatic missions visited Transcarpathia

On 24–25 September 2016, the Directorate-General for Rendering Services to Diplomatic Missions organized a trip to the Transcarpathian region for 40 representatives of foreign states, including 28 Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary accredited to Ukraine.

01.08.2016 | Ukraine, diplomacy, tourism, GDIP

Cheap And Creative: World’s most distinctive hostels

It is commonly believed that a hostel – both inside and outside – is a very modest and simple place for a low-cost overnight. However, if you look thoroughly, it is possible to find among them such ones that will outshine 5-star hotels in terms of being distinctive.

15.02.2016 | tourism, places, interesting

With a Backpack, on Foot and at Random - Advice for Beginner Tourists from Professionals

If you have planned to put your long-time dream into practice and meet sunrise at a beach of Jamaica, have breakfast in Kyoto, spend lunch to the sounds of bandurria and wash it down with Campari on Montmartre but flights, borders, customs and language barriers set you panicing - specially for you OUTLOOK talked to four experienced globetrotters who will share advice on how to fight fright of unknown and not to get in unpleasant situations when far from motherland.

26.11.2015 | travel, tourism

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