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Summer is the time to treat yourself with luxury and a piece of heaven. You need the best vacation where you can lose yourself in the azure of the incredibly clear sky and the magnificent Mediterranean Sea. Add a five star hotel and you get the package of the ideal vacation. You can find all this ...

Have you ever wished you could visit all of the countries of the world in one day? Would the day when you see the unbelievable treasures of different countries be the best day in your life? If your answer to this question is "yes," you should visit the Shanghai Expo 2010. The Shanghai Expo started on May ...

China has a very unique and splendid culture, and if you happen to be there, don't miss the chance to see its spectacular temples. Here are the top five best temples in China: 5. Zhongyue Temple. Our finalist for fifth place is located in Dengfeng County, Henan Province. This temple was established in the 3rd century ...

Let's continue with the topic of the most interesting churches in Armenia that must definitely be in the list of your trip destinations. Ejmiatsin Cathedral (Holy See), Armavir Province Ejmiatsin, which means "The Descent of the Only Begotten Son," was built in the 4th century. It is believed by some to be the first Christian church ...

Armenia is a very ancient country with a history of thousands of years. This magnificent country is like an open-air museum of a great number of churches and monuments. There are plenty of churches, as Armenia is the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD. If you happen to be there, don't ...

The Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, also known as the Matendaran, is an ancient manuscript repository that will definitely catch the attention of not only historians, but also writers and specialists in literature. So, if you're looking for trip destinations that will offer new experience and knowledge, you might want to visit the country with ...

Have you ever participated in a Japanese tea ceremony? As for me, I took part in it during my eastern travel, and it was one of the most interesting experiences in my life. In Japan I was staying in the house of a very kind Japanese couple. Once they invited me to take part in a ...

If you once go to Armenia, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Garni temple. I have visited many tourism places, but very few moved my imagination and carried me away to the past like the pagan temple of Garni. When I first saw this classic temple, I had a sensation that I was in Greece ...

Have you ever been to India in the spring? In case you happen to be there during this time of year make sure you take part in one of the famous India festivals, called Holi festival. Holi festival takes place in March. The festival is a celebration of good beating evil. According to a legend, there was ...