Green heart. Ubud, Bali
Book hotels convenient with Kayak! 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 for…
Read moreTemple of the Monkeys. Uluwatu, Bali
Book hotels convenient with Kayak! 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 i…
Read moreTravel in Thailand: Chiang Mai
Book hotels convenient with Momondo! 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 t…
Read moreHow to save money while traveling? Part 2
Book hotels convenient with Trivago! 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…
Read moreTravel to the Philippines: Manila
Book hotels convenient with Trivago! 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 e…
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