Green heart. Ubud, Bali
The small town of Ubud is located in the interior of Bali, among the humid jungle and emerald rice plantations. Since the end of the 19th century, when the local royal family received a protectorate from the Dutch colonists, and with it the opportunity to concentrate on religious and cultural life, this place began to form as the artistic center of the isl…
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Temple of the Monkeys. Uluwatu, Bali
In the middle of the 16th century, when the neighboring island of Java almost completely converted to Islam, Hindu priests and artists began to gradually move to Bali, developing and strengthening the culture and religious traditions of the island, which to this day professes Hinduism of its own kind, with a significant influence of animism. In 1546, the H…
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How to save money while traveling? Part 1
How to save money When traveling, sometimes we had to seriously save money, and the fate of the whole trip sometimes depended on whether we could find ways to cut the budget or not. But this article isn't just about budget travel. We're going to talk about smart spending that can help cut down on bloated vacation budgets. Preparing in advance Fligh…
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How to save money while traveling? Part 2
In the first part of the article, we discussed the issues of saving on transport and accommodation while traveling. In this part, we will consider ways to save on food, excursions and souvenirs. Food One of the main expense items in any travel is food. Therefore, by choosing the right food format, you can significantly reduce spending on this part of the b…
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Travel in Thailand: Chiang Mai
After a short stop in Ayutthaya, we went to Chiang Mai - the "northern capital" of Thailand. Chiang Mai is a city of temples, culture, universities, wildlife, national parks and historical sites of the ancient Lanna kingdom. Chiang Mai's atmosphere is more reminiscent of Lao Luang Prabang than Bangkok or the southern cities of Thailand. From …
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Green heart. Ubud, Bali
The small town of Ubud is located in the interior of Bali, among the humid jungle and emerald rice plantations. Since the end of the 19th century, when the local royal family received a protectorate from the Dutch colonists, and with it the opportunity to concentrate on religious and cultural life, this place began to form as the artistic center of the isl…
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Travel to the Philippines: Manila
Finally we got to this remote and different corner of Southeast Asia - the Philippines. The acquaintance with the islands traditionally began from the capital Manila. Visa for the Philippines. Citizens of the Russian Federation do not need a visa to the Philippines if they plan to stay for no more than 30 days. At the entrance they put a stamp in the passp…
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