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In Moscow, opened the largest Museum of the Soviet Gulag

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Russia comes to terms with his past, for this in Moscow was inaugurated the largest Museum of Gulag. The structure of 4 floors within walking distance from the Kremlin recounts the horror of Stalin’s camps and tries to explain the enormous scope of the suffered by the Soviet people during the regime of Dictator Georgian.

museum of soviet gulag

In the rooms, the complaint takes on the force of numbers: 20 million deported to the gulag and sentenced to hard labor, 12 million dead, one million were shot without trial in 1938.Read More »In Moscow, opened the largest Museum of the Soviet Gulag

Bolsover Castle

What to see in England: Bolsover Castle

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The Bolsover Castle is a castle town of over 11,000 inhabitants in Derbyshire, a region mainly undulating with wide stretches of Central England, mostly known for the Derwent Valley Mills, which fall within the Unesco World Heritage site.

Bolsover Castle

Bolsover Castle dates back to the early 1600s, and was built by the Cavendish family, where first is an older medieval castle, dating from the 12th century, and belonged to another English noble family. Today the castle is managed by English Heritage, a public body that is responsible for management of the cultural heritage of England.Read More »What to see in England: Bolsover Castle

grutas park

Lithuania, the park dedicated to Stalin

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Among the Baltic states, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia, Lithuania was the first to gain independence, but not before passing through a year of revolt against the Soviet occupiers, between 1990 and 1991, when the Soviet Union finally recognized its independence. Even if Lithuania, which previous year has adopted the euro, had to wait another two years before we see the last Soviet soldier to leave the country.

grutas park

With independence, as well as with the fall of communism, even in Lithuania began to destroy the symbols of the hated power, including statue of Stalin. Read More »Lithuania, the park dedicated to Stalin

Hershey’s Chocolate World

Why Chocolate Lovers Need to Visit Hershey’s Chocolate World Las Vegas

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You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who has anything negative to say about chocolate. No matter how old you are, it’s downright impossible to hate the world’s most popular confection. Whether it’s incorporated into baked goods or candy bars or simply eaten by itself, chocolate is a universally beloved treat. That being the case, there are a number of tourist attractions designed with chocolate lovers in mind. As you’ll find, however, few of them have as much to offer as Hershey’s Chocolate World Las Vegas.

Hershey’s Chocolate World

Confections Galore

When visiting Hershey’s Chocolate World Las Vegas, chances are sating your sweet tooth will be your top priority. Fortunately, this popular store/activity center has you more than covered. Boasting an unbeatable selection of Hershey’s brand treats, Chocolate World is well-equipped to satisfy even the most discerning dessert enthusiast.

In addition to the various candies we all know and love, Chocolate World sells a mouthwatering assortment of baked goods infused with genuine Hershey’s chocolate. To learn more about what this chocolate lovers’ paradise has to offer, pay a visit to Hersheyschocolateworldlasvegas.com.Read More »Why Chocolate Lovers Need to Visit Hershey’s Chocolate World Las Vegas

visiting niagara falls

3 Things to Pack When Visiting Niagara Falls

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Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America, especially if you stay on the Canadian side of the wonder. It’s one of those sites that offer so many different types of activities; it’s suitable for solo travel, traveling with friends, a romantic getaway or a family vacation. You’ll make wonderful memories no matter the time of year you visit, although the time of year will make a difference when it comes to what to pack.

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Layers of Clothing
Stay at the Sheraton On The Falls, and you’ll be comfortably cool indoors in the summer and warm during the winter months. However, since a lot of the Niagara Falls activities are outdoors, you’ll need to be dressed appropriately. Even if it’s really hot outside, for example, once you get wet from the spray of the falls, you’ll be cold, so you’ll need a sweatshirt on hand. It’s better to have water-resistant clothing, but it’s easy to buy ponchos and umbrellas in the area; some activities even provide ponchos.Read More »3 Things to Pack When Visiting Niagara Falls

momijigari

Autumn in Japan: The Momijigari

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If it comes to Japan, the first word that comes to mind is: contrast. A country of contradictions, however, is able to live harmoniously. And this is a major feature of Japan and the Japanese that both attract tourists.

momijigari

If we talk about contrasts, the city is definitely the one that gives the most eyes: towering skyscrapers, buildings, neon lights and then, a few kilometers away, zen gardens, lakes and immense park.Read More »Autumn in Japan: The Momijigari

Tsim Sha Tsui

Tsim Sha Tsui, the waterfront of Hong Kong

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Tsim Sha Tsui is a promontory on the tip of the Kowloon peninsula that seems to point directly at Victoria Harbour, in front of Central. Tsim Sha Tsui, which could be translated from Chinese as “Sharpened Sand Mouth”, was once home to several Chinese villages, including the port of Heung Po Tau, where ships left carrying cargoes of incense.

Tsim Sha Tsui

Today Tsim Sha Tsui is a major tourist center in the metropolitan area of ​​Hong Kong, with many shops and restaurants, particularly popular with tourists, especially in the evening, enjoy strolling along the seafront to admire the glittering skyline of Hong Kong. To be considered for the different museums in Hong Kong are located in the area.Read More »Tsim Sha Tsui, the waterfront of Hong Kong

Cesky Krumlov

Prague: Cesky Krumlov

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Cesky Krumlov, it is a small town in the South Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. The old town which belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in a narrow horseshoe of the Vltava River. Over the river, a huge castle looming over the city center.

Cesky Krumlov

The main attraction is definitely the impressive gothic castle of Cesky, can be visited, which contains within itself a Baroque theater that miraculously preserved, complete with the original scenery and props, is one of the few theatres of this type still in existence.Read More »Prague: Cesky Krumlov

calton hill

The panoramic view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill

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The second most visited city in Britain after London, Edinburgh is located on several hills that offer breathtaking views of the landscape. And so it is not by accident that you can take good photos like this, built next to the monument to Dugald Stewart on Calton Hill.

calton hill

The top of Calton Hill offers pleasant views of the city, and among them you can see Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. The hill, which is located in the center of Edinburgh in Scotland, it is home to a busy public park.Read More »The panoramic view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill