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Russia features a wide variety natural areas and is rich in wonderful sights. Depending on which one interesting tours you choose, you will be able to visit:

• mountain lakes, alpine meadows, thermal springs, ancient temples and cozy cities Abkhazia;
• icefalls of the Putorana plateau, the Bucharma and Geologicheskaya rivers (here in certain time year you can see the northern lights);
• Tavdinsky caves, Sinyukha mountains, Kamyshlinsky waterfall, Multinsky lakes and other beauties of Altai;
• Chuisky tract (bicycle tour) - one of 10 the most beautiful roads world according to National Geographic;
• Shumshu, Paramushir and Atlasov Islands and active volcano Alaid;
• karst lakes of Kabardino-Balkaria and much more.

The beauty described does not cover even a hundredth part of what can be seen without leaving countries and without a foreign passport. Interesting excursions are formed with maximum convenience for the client and involve moving from one location to another, traveling around picturesque places, visiting architectural and natural attractions, staying in hotels and camping conditions and much more.

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Roald Amundsen and the search for the Northwest Passage. Amundsen was born into a family of Norwegian shipowners. Despite his mother's promises to become a doctor, Roald joined the family business after her death. His first expedition was the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1897-1899, where he was Adrien de Gerlache's first mate. The first independent expedition led by Amundsen aimed to find the Northwest Passage (presumably connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in the north) in 1903. This elusive passage has been the target of many explorers since 1539. It was then that Cortez instructed Francisco Uloa to sail along the Baja Peninsula in California. Amundsen began his journey with six crew members on a 47-ton steel sealhunter ship called Ioa. The journey began in the Baffin Sea, the movement began decisively, but then the team settled down for the winter, disappearing from public view for two whole years. During this time, Roald became friends with the Eskimos, learning a lot from them. The Norwegian learned how to survive in the eternal cold by learning to use sled dogs and wear skins instead of woolen jackets. At this time, Amundsen also managed to make several scientific notes on magnetism. The expedition then headed around the southern coast of Victoria Island and along the northern coast of Canada and Alaska. From the coast of this state, the last stage of the expedition began, 800 kilometers inland to the town of Eagle City, where there was a telegraph. From here Amundsen announced his success to the whole world on December 5, 1905. Having spent the winter there, the traveler arrived in Oslo only in 1906. Amundsen saw the separation of Norway from Sweden, reporting his achievement for all of Norway to the new king, Haakon. But Amundsen did not stop in his desire for new discoveries, becoming the first person to reach the South Pole and one of the first to fly over the North Pole by air.

Hernan Cortez and the fall of the Aztec Empire. Hernán Cortés was born in 1485 in Medellin, in what was then the Kingdom of Castile in Spain. He entered the University of Salamanca when he was fourteen years old, but soon became tired of his studies and returned to Medellin. At this moment, news about the discovery of Columbus came to the country. Cortez quickly assessed the prospects for conquering new lands and in 1504 he left for the New World. The Spaniard planned to become a colonist on the island of Hispaniola (now the island of Haiti). It was there that he registered as a citizen upon arrival. In 1506, Cortés took an active part in the conquest of Haiti and Cuba and was rewarded with real estate and Indian slaves. In 1518 he led an expedition to Mexico. But the Spanish governor, fearing competition from Cortes, canceled the campaign. This did not stop Cortez; he still set off. In February 119, he was accompanied by 11 ships, 500 men, 13 horses and several cannons. Arriving on the Yucatan Peninsula, Cortes burned his ships, thus cutting off his way back. Here the explorer met with Jeronimo de Aguillare, a Spanish priest who survived a shipwreck and was captured by the Mayans. Over time, he became Cortez's translator. In March, Yucatan was declared a Spanish possession, and Hernan himself received 20 young women as tribute from the conquered tribes, one of whom, Malinche, became his mistress and the mother of his child Martin. The woman became not just a concubine, but also a translator and adviser. The Spaniard quickly won over thousands of Indians who were tired of Aztec domination, promising them independence. When Cortés entered the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, in November 1519, he was greeted by Emperor Montezuma II. He considered Cortez to be the incarnation and messenger of the god Quetzalcoatl. The abundance of golden gifts and wealth around turned the Spaniard’s head, and the authorities decided to return their obstinate explorer. When Cortez learned that a group of troops was heading towards him from Cuba, he left part of his troops in Tenochtitlan, and he himself went to the Valley of Mexico City. When Cortes returned to the city, a rebellion broke out there. In 1521, the Aztec troops were suppressed, and their entire empire was conquered. Until 1524, Cortes ruled all of Mexico.

Charles Darwin's Voyage on the Beagle. Charles Darwin was born in 1809. Even before attending school, he developed a keen interest in natural history and collecting. While studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh, Darwin quickly realized that this field was not for him. Instead, he became interested in taxidermy under the tutelage of John Edmonstone, who had accompanied Charles Waterton on his tour of the tropical forests South America. In his second year of study, Darwin joined the Plinian Scientific Society, becoming a member of the group for the study of natural history. There he began to study the classification of plants and animals. Darwin's father, dissatisfied with his son's studies, decided to transfer him to study at Cambridge. An important role was played by a letter from John Henslowe, a friend of Charles and a professor of botany. He proposed Darwin's candidacy as a free naturalist for the captain of the Beagle, Robert Fitzroy. Charles immediately accepted the offer to participate in a two-year expedition to the South American coast. The journey began on December 27, 1831 and lasted almost 5 years. Darwin spent most of his time examining geological specimens and amassing collections of natural history. At this time, the ship itself was exploring the coast. The expedition route ran from Portsmouth, England to St. Jago (now Santiago), Darwin visited Cape Verde, Brazil and Patagonia, Chile and Galapagos Islands. Then there was the south coast of Australia, Cocos Islands, Cape Town and South Africa. During the expedition, Charles did not use any clear instructions. However, in his work he used the works of several famous geologists and naturalists. After all, during his time at the university, Darwin was influenced by Robert Grant, William Paley (The Proof of Christianity), John Henslow, Alexander von Humboldt (Personal Narrative) and John Herschel. During his travels, Darwin became acquainted with thousands of species. When the scientist returned home and tried to catalog his collection, ideas began to form in his head that served as the basis for the fundamental work “On the Origin of Species” and the entire theory of evolution. This work became decisive in the life of the scientist, placing his name in history.

Ferdinand Magellan and the first trip around the world. Magellan was born in 1480 in Sabroso, Portugal. When the boy was only 10 years old, his parents died. Little Fernand became Queen Eleanor's page. Already in his youth, the future navigator visited Egypt, India and Malaysia. But Magellan’s projects did not please the royal family, and in 1517 he, together with the cosmographer Faleiro, offered his services to the Spanish crown. At that time, the Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World between Portugal and Spain. Magellan calculated that the border Moluccas islands belonged to the Spaniards, offering them his services in finding a way to them. The expedition was approved by King Charles V, and on September 20, 1519, Magellan left the country with 5 ships. The crew included 234 men from Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and France. Initially, the expedition's route lay in Brazil, and then along the South American coast to San Julian, in Patagonia. They spent the winter there, and there was also an attempted rebellion. Part of the team demanded to return back to Spain. Magellan harshly suppressed the rebellion, executing the leader and shackling his accomplices. In September 1520, the expedition discovered the Strait of Magellan. By that time there were three ships left. The South Sea was called the Pacific Ocean by the navigator because there were no storms on it. After the landing on the island of Guam, a grueling raid to the Philippine Islands followed. Magellan sailed there in the spring of 1521. The Spaniard decided to subordinate the local lands to the crown and got involved in an internecine war between the two local tribes. Ferdinand Magellan himself died during the battles. The survivors were forced to scuttle one ship, and another one turned back. Only the Victoria with 18 survivors under the leadership of Captain Juan Elcano, a former rebel, reached Spain on September 8, 1522. Interestingly, this is not how Magellan's voyage was planned. In principle, a trip around the world could not have a commercial effect. Only under the threat of attack by the Portuguese did Victoria continue to move west.

Travels of Marco Polo. This researcher is the earliest on our list. But it was he who inspired many of his followers to new geographical discoveries. Marco was born in Venice probably in 1254. Both his father, Niccolo, and uncle Matteo were wealthy merchants who traded with the Middle East. When Marco was born, his father was away; they saw each other only 15 years later. The family was reunited for two years in Venice, after which the merchants traveled to China in 1271. They were sent there with letters from Pope Gregory X to Kublai Khan, whom the elder Polo had met during a previous expedition. The journey took us through Armenia, Persia, Afghanistan, the Pamir Mountains, along the Silk Road through the Gobi Desert and all the way to Beijing. Such a long journey took three whole years! Marco Polo spent the next 15 years of his life as a Chinese government official, serving as Han's ambassador and governor of the city of Yangzhou. With the help of Khan and his servants, the merchant learned the Mongolian language. The Italian also conducted several expeditions to areas of China, India and Burma that were hitherto unknown. In 1291, the khan gave one of his princesses in marriage to the Persian Ilkhan, and allowed the Polo family to accompany the delegation. The Italians spent time in Sumatra and Ceylon and returned to Venice through Iran and the Black Sea. Further history The life of the researcher is little known. He participated in the war with Genoa and was captured in 1298. While in captivity, Polo met the writer Rusticiano, who helped the merchant write down stories about his travels. The published book, known as The Travels of Marco Polo, became one of the most popular in medieval Europe. It should be noted that the Italian’s discoveries would not have been possible without his father and uncle, who had already paved the way to China by establishing contacts with the Great Khan.

Travels of Livingston and Stanley. Dr. David Livingstone was a missionary sent to Africa in 1841. He decided to explore the inner world of the continent when it suddenly turned out that the mission in Kolobeng, where he worked, was closing. It was Livingstone who first discovered Victoria Falls and became one of the first Europeans to make a transcontinental journey through Africa. Then the Englishman’s attention was drawn to the source of the Nile, the mystery of which is already more than three thousand years old. His journey began from Zanzibar along the Ruvuma River to Lake Malawi and then to Ujiji on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. By that time, Livingston was left practically alone, most of his cargo and medicines had been stolen. No wonder David got sick. But he stubbornly moved on, discovering lakes Mveru and Bangweulu. By the end of March 1871, the Englishman reached the Lualaba River, believing that its source was the source of the Nile. But unable to travel further, Livingston returned to Ujiji, where he discovered that all his supplies fresh water stolen. Although it was no longer possible to travel further, Livingston’s discoveries became priceless - no one had ever climbed so deep into the heart of Africa. By that time, rumors about the disappearance of Livingston's expedition and his death filled Europe and America. This information attracted the attention of a young American journalist, Henry Morton Stanley. Born in Wales and orphaned as a child, he moved to the New World at the age of eighteen. The young man began working for merchant Henry Stanley, and when he died, he took his name and joined the Confederate army. At the end Civil War Stanley became a journalist, working for the New York Herald newspaper. It was this publication that financed the expedition to find the Livingstone expedition launched in Zanzibar. Stanley followed the path of his predecessor, facing many of the same problems - desertion and tropical diseases. Stanley found Livingstone ailing at Ujiji on October 27, 1871. The Englishman stood among a group of Arab slave traders, and the journalist greeted him with the phrase that later became famous: “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” Stanley's expedition numbered about 200 experienced porters, most of whom fled or died along the way. At the same time, Stanley flogged those who refused to go further. But Livingston walked along with freed slaves, twelve sepoys and two faithful servants from previous journeys. It was they who delivered the body of the explorer who died in 1873 to the coast, from where it was delivered to England.

Lewis and Clark.

Expansion to the west. In 1803, America turned its attention to the West, to Louisiana. The American government did not really know what lands had previously been acquired from France. That is why President Thomas Jefferson instructed Congress to allocate $2,500 for the expedition, which was prepared just a few weeks after the deal was completed. The exploration was to be led by Army Captain Merriweather Lewis, who chose William Clark as his partner. In May 1804, 3 sergeants and 22 soldiers, as well as volunteers, translators and slaves - a total of 43 people - set off with them. The expedition began moving up the Missouri River, then wintered with the Mandan Indians. In the spring, the path lay in the upper reaches of the river, then the continental divide was crossed. Lewis and Clark crossed the Rocky Mountains to find the Columbia River. Fort Claptsop was built at its mouth. Walking along the river, the Americans reached the Pacific Ocean. On their way back from the Rocky Mountains, the group split into three parts, reuniting later and returning in triumph to St. Louis. The city greeted them on September 23, 1806 as heroes. The 28-month journey proved that there was an overland transcontinental route. Lewis and Clark brought with them a lot of information, including a map of their route, descriptions of Indian culture, and observations of the environment. On their journey, the brave Americans were not spared the help of the indigenous people. So, a young Indian woman from the Sacagawea Shoshone tribe, who carried her young son on her back for thousands of kilometers, decided to go with them. Her knowledge and relationships with people greatly determined the success of the mission. Edmund Hillary was born in Auckland, New Zealand on July 20, 1919. At the local university he studied mathematics and science. Edmund then took up beekeeping, climbing several peaks in his spare time with his twin brother. At the outbreak of World War II, he decided to join the Air Force, but withdrew his application before it could be considered. But soon, thanks to the call, Hillary nevertheless joined the Air Force as a navigator. In 1951 and 1952, as part of British intelligence officers, he explored the approaches to Everest and Cho Oyu. In 1953, Hillary decided to climb the highest peak in the world. At that time, the road to Everest from Chinese Tibet was closed, and the Nepalese government allowed only one expedition per year. In 1952, the Swiss failed due to bad weather; the next year it was the British's turn. The head of the expedition, Tom Hunt, created two teams for the ascent. Hillary was in the same group with the experienced Norgay Tenzig. In total, the expedition had 362 porters, 20 guides and about 4 tons of cargo. The first attempt to conquer the peak was made by Bourdillon and Evans, but they did not reach the summit due to a breakdown in the oxygen supply system. On May 28, Hillary and Tenzig with three companions began their assault on Everest. The overnight stay took place at an altitude of 8500 meters, from where the brave climbers continued their journey together. On May 29 at 11:30 am local time, the pair reached the top. They stayed there for only 15 minutes. During this time, they took pictures, left a chocolate bar as an offering to the gods, and hoisted a flag. The first person to greet the heroes was George Lowe, Hillary's best friend. He went up to meet the couple with hot soup. For their efforts, Hillary and expedition leader Hunt received knighthoods from the Queen, and Tenzig was awarded a medal. Hunt became a life peer, and Hillary received many awards and lifelong recognition. Hillary's feat would not have been possible without the participation of Norgay Tenzing, a Nepalese Sherpa. He was born in 1914 and had extensive experience in Himalayan expeditions. He has already taken part in 6 previous attempts to conquer Everest. Norgay initially joined the expedition as Sherpa leader, but when he saved Hillary from falling into a crevasse, he was seen as an ideal climbing partner.

Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America. This explorer, one of the most famous in the world, was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. Columbus's father was a weaver, the young man had to continue this business. But in 1472 the family moved to Savona, and Christopher himself began to take part in sea voyages, enlisting in the Portuguese merchant fleet. Perhaps as early as 1474, during correspondence with the astronomer and geographer Toscanelli, Columbus thought about finding a sea route to India through the West. However, for a long time this project was not in demand. Only in 1492, Columbus, with the participation of King Ferdinand II of Spain and Queen Isabella, was able to equip the expedition. On August 3, 1492, three ships left the harbor of Palos - the Santa Maria, Nina and Pinta. They visited Canary Islands, belonging to Castile, and for five weeks walked through Atlantic Ocean. And then at 2 o’clock in the morning on October 12, 1492, the sailor Rodrigo de Triana saw land from aboard the Pinta. The found island was named San Salvador, it was one of Bahamas. Columbus further discovered the islands of Espagliola (Haiti), which was similar to the lands of Castile, and Juan (Cuba). During the expedition, Columbus met the Arawak Indians, whom he initially mistook for poor Chinese. Returning to Spain, he kidnapped about 25 of them, only seven survived. Columbus returned to Palos on March 15, 1493 and was appointed admiral of the Sea-Ocean and governor-general of all already and future lands found. Subsequently, Columbus made three more voyages to the New World, more and more complementing the map of the modern world. Caribbean. In his search, Columbus had practically no like-minded people, because his ideas were quite strange for the Western world. Only Columbus’s mistake was that, while looking for Asia, he found a new continent, although he convinced the Spaniards of the opposite. In his assessment of the project, Columbus used the works of Marco Polo, Imago Mundi and Ptolemy’s estimates of the Earth’s circumference.

Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon. Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. At an early age the boy became interested in airplanes. On his sixteenth birthday, Armstrong received a pilot's license, and in the basement of his house he was even able to build a wind tunnel. In it he conducted experiments with airplane models. After attending Purdue University for two years, he was called to active duty, flying 78 combat missions during the Korean War. Upon returning from the war, Armstrong earned a degree in aeronautical engineering. Then there was a position as a test pilot at NASA. In September 1962, Armstrong became America's first civilian astronaut and began his training in Houston, Texas. Neil was a reserve pilot for Gemini 5 and flew into space on Gemini 8 in 1966. Armstrong was noted for being able to troubleshoot the aircraft and regain control of the aircraft, making an emergency landing just 1.1 miles from the intended landing site. The astronaut began to prepare for the flight on Gemini 11, but was selected for the team preparing for the flight to the Moon. In January 1969, it was Neil Armstrong who was chosen as commander of the Apollo 11 mission, which was supposed to deliver earthlings to the satellite. At 9:32 am on July 16, 1969, a crew consisting of Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Aldrin took off from the Kennedy Space Center. The successful journey to the moon took four days. The team landed on the Moon on July 20 and was broadcast around the world on radio and television. At 10:56 p.m., Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon. His phrase: “That’s one small step for a man, but one giant leap for all mankind” - immediately became famous. Armstrong and Aldrin spent two hours on the lunar surface, collecting soil samples, installing a television camera, a seismograph and a US flag. Such a great achievement by Armstrong and Apollo 11 would not have been possible without the help of a team of hundreds of assistants on Earth at Mission Control. For the work of each block vehicle someone answered. They were all managed by the Flight Director, Gene Kranz, who also managed Gemini 4 and the odd Apollo mission. It is to Kranz that the crew of Apollo 13 is primarily grateful for their return home.

Instructions

If you have the appropriate knowledge and desire, enter a university at one of the faculties whose students go on scientific expeditions. This could be a biology department, whose students research plant and animal world various places; archaeological, where you will have to go to; philological, whose students go to villages and collect folklore. It could also be a geography department, where you will learn about the impact of industrial facilities on changes in the environment; geological, where you will have to look for on an expedition. There is plenty to choose from. Think about what you would like to do and enter the appropriate field.

If you are not constrained by finances, you can take part in scientific expedition with the help of Russian Geographical (https://www.rgo.ru/ru). Participation in the event can cost you from ten to fifteen thousand Russian rubles to several tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the country, living conditions and duration of the expedition. However, you should not assume that if you pay money for participation, a leisurely vacation awaits you. Prepare to wake up early and do research work. Since there are many people who want to go, it’s worth planning your trip a month and a half before your planned vacation.

If you are lucky, you can take part in a state expedition. Job advertisements are often published in newspapers or broadcast on the news. Don’t expect too much; on the trip you will have to do some menial work – sifting the soil. The organization will pay for your travel and food, but you will not receive payment for your work. However, this should not stop you from fully enjoying the off-the-beaten-path and enjoying some amazing finds.

Northern pole is a place that many Earth explorers and brave travelers dreamed of visiting. They equipped expeditions and endured the hardships associated with a long sea voyage, but not everyone managed to get there, and very few were able to return. But this was the case in the past, but today the task has become significantly simpler. Anyone can visit the North Pole if they wish.

Instructions

To get to the North Pole for an ordinary person who is not involved in polar research, science, or does not participate in expeditions to study northern animals, there is only one way - to take a tour. It’s just impossible for your own people to go there. Tours to the Pole are becoming increasingly common. But even so, this is not the easiest way to spend time. To get to the Pole, it is very important that weather were suitable, the ice did not hinder progress too much.

A tour to the North Pole can be one of two types. The first is a trip on an icebreaker, such a tour takes several days. The advantages of such a tour are that during the trip you can enjoy the beauty of the northern glaciers, and this is truly an amazing sight. You will also be able to see Arctic animals. But it's a long trip. Another option is to get to the ice base and then take a helicopter to the pole. It's much faster.

A trip on an icebreaker is not a pleasure boat ride in summer weather. You need to carefully prepare for this. Part of the cost of equipment is borne by the tour operator, but such things as personal clothing are the responsibility of the traveler himself. You will simply need thermal underwear, warm trousers and sweaters, a hat, mittens, socks, expedition outerwear, comfortable warm and waterproof boots, special dark glasses, various means to protect the skin from wind, cold and sun. Of course, you can go without having all this with you, but the right set of things is the key to your comfort. Since the trip is on an icebreaker, take medication for seasickness just in case.

The icebreaker tour can also take place in other countries. In this case, you will have to apply for visas from these countries before traveling. It’s best for you to decide these questions in advance when you’re planning your expedition.

Another type of tour to the North Pole is to get there. As a rule, expeditions start from Moscow, from where tourist group to some northern settlement. From there a flight is carried out to the ice station, which is not directly at the pole, but about 100 km from it. From the ice airfield you can get directly to the pole at. A lot in such a tour depends on.

Helpful advice

After the end of the expedition, participants are given a certificate of visiting the North Pole. He officially confirms the fact of travel.

Chance to see Arctic Not all people have the chance, but if you set yourself a goal and make every effort to achieve it, you can visit the most northern latitudes of the Earth on an icebreaker or even on a kayak.

Instructions

Repeat the feat of the Arctic pioneers. Go to Arctic, this is for making such a journey. Stock up on provisions and warm clothes. Choose a reliable kayak as a watercraft. On it you can walk along the Pechora River from

Our world can be endlessly amazing and beautiful. And in order to be convinced of this, sometimes it is enough to take just one single step. Truly magical and bewitching beauties can be found in almost every corner of our planet. After all, most of them are hidden away from established tourist trails.

In our article today, we decided to present to your attention a selection of the most beautiful and, which for one reason or another usually fall out of sight of modern Belarusian tour operators. Their names are rarely pronounced with aspiration, like, for example, the names of Paris or Barcelona, ​​and the existence of most of them can only be learned by chance, as if there is something reserved and mysterious about these routes. But precisely because of this, such unexplored directions only become more valuable and attractive. After all, such unusual travels and allow us to fully understand how multifaceted and amazing our planet can be.

1. Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia)

Salar de Uyuni is a huge prehistoric lake located in the southwestern part of Bolivia. However, this place resembles a real lake (in the traditional sense of the word) only from November to March, when, due to rain, the salt honeycombs are covered with a thin layer of water, constantly glistening in the sun. At such hours, the Salar de Uyuni becomes like a giant mirror, reflecting the endless heavens. And this makes the border between the two worlds almost indistinguishable. Thick Bolivian clouds suddenly appear right under your feet. And the surrounding landscapes lose all connection with reality. That is why Salar de Uyuni is often called a place frozen between heaven and earth. After all, no language in the world has enough words to convey all the enchanting beauty of this place.

In the absence of rain, the salt marsh turns into a huge desert, covered with white salt instead yellow sand. And in places where drying water still manages to make its way up through a thin salt crust, small cone-shaped volcanoes are formed that look like playing pieces, arranged in the correct order on a huge chessboard.

Another attraction of the salt marsh is the famous steam locomotive cemetery, located in the vicinity of Uyuni. Once upon a time, all the trains assembled here were part of a large project to mine minerals and valuable minerals in the desert. To carry out industrial work, a railway was built from Chile to Bolivia. However, the economic value of the project turned out to be insignificant. And on railway and Indian tribes began to frequently attack the trains following it. As a result, already in the fifties of the 20th century, the road was closed, and suddenly the trains, which turned out to be unnecessary, were left to rust in the middle of the desert.

Only in 2006, the Bolivian government suddenly remembered the old steam locomotive cemetery again, deciding to turn it into a kind of museum under open air. Now they're like that unusual travels The famous salt marsh and the old locomotives resting in its vicinity attract thousands of people to Bolivia. I wonder what the Bolivian Indians think about this?

1. Lake Bled (Slovenia)

Despite the fact that Slovenia is located relatively close to our homeland, the resorts of this tiny country remain a real “terra incognita” for Belarusian tourists (especially in comparison with the cities of nearby Croatia, Italy and Montenegro). Is no exception magic lake Bled, surrounded by the Julian Alps and surrounded by hundreds of legends associated with ancient history of the local castles. In this place you will not meet the usual crowds of tourists. And the local air, saturated with the magical smell of the mountains, is still filled with a ringing silence. And it is this amazing atmosphere of privacy, coupled with the magical beauty of the local landscapes that makes these lands truly magical and an unusual place to travel.

However, Lake Bled is a place that cannot be called boring. In addition to many first-class hotels, there are dozens of sports centers in these parts, offering tourists a wide range of all kinds of entertainment (from kayaking to hang gliding over the enchanting mountain slopes).

In winter, in the vicinity of the lake there are several ski resorts. In addition, the convenient location of the city of Bled makes it a convenient starting point for subsequent trips around Slovenia. Just a few tens of kilometers from the lake is the country’s capital, Ljubljana, as well as the famous National Park Triglav, the mystical Škocjan caves and another picturesque reservoir - Lake Bohinj.

1. Tien Shan (Kyrgyzstan)

When you talk about Kyrgyzstan, even some fairly experienced travelers begin to wrinkle their noses contemptuously: “What could be interesting in this country?” However, in fact, far and near Kyrgyzstan is a country that can present tourists with many pleasant surprises. What is the majestic and enchanting mountain region of the Tien Shan worth, with its amazing cold beauty of crystal lakes, snow-covered slopes and endless fields overgrown with unusual grass and strange flowers? Everything in this place is imbued with an exciting spirit of adventure and a fabulous atmosphere of romance. It’s not for nothing that the legendary “seven-thousandth” mountain Pobeda Peak was once considered one of the most impenetrable mountains throughout the entire territory of the former Soviet Union.

Besides, unusual journey in the Tien Shan is also a great opportunity to go in pursuit of the fabulous Santa Claus. It would seem, what does he have to do with it? I answer: the whole point is that several years ago, Swedish scientists from the Sveko company, having calculated the speed of rotation of the earth, the distance to largest cities and comparing other geographical and demographic factors, we found out that it was on the territory of Kyrgyzstan that the optimal “take-off and landing” base of the legendary fairy-tale character should be located. Otherwise, in one night you can fly around the whole Earth he simply won't succeed.

1. Rhine River Valley (Germany)

The Rhine River Valley is probably one of the most famous and popular routes on our list. unusual places to travel. Thousands of European tourists follow it every year. However, despite this, among Belarusians and travelers from other CIS countries, this region The Federal Republic of Germany still remains rather little known.

And this fact seems to be a completely blatant misunderstanding. After all, it is here, in the Rhine River valley, that you can feel the spirit of real Germany. In these parts, tiny villages dotted with half-timbered houses coexist with proud castles looking out over the world from the heights of the coastal slopes. High mountains, covered with the greenery of green forests, give way to picturesque valleys and famous vineyards...

That is why the Rhine River Valley is considered one of the most amazing places throughout Germany. After all, even the most beautiful cities This country is unlikely to be able to compare with the quiet charm of the local nature.

1. Cappadocia (Türkiye)

When we talk about trips to, we usually mean a fun and noisy holiday at one of the southern resorts of the Turkish coast. However, far from large tourist centers this country is transforming in the most amazing way. Proof of this is Turkish Cappadocia - a unique natural region, known for its unusual natural landscape and a huge number of cave cells, crypts, monasteries and temples, the history of which dates back to the birth of Christianity.

In addition, it is in this place that the oldest in the world (!) underground cities. The most famous among them are the settlements of Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, which stretch many kilometers deep into the rock formation. These cave cities were found by archaeologists in the sixties of the last century. And since then, these places have been the object of constant study for dozens of scientists.

Among other things, Turkish Cappadocia is also one of the most popular aeronautics centers in the world.

In short, by going to these places, you guarantee yourself the most unusual journey in life.

1. Troy (Türkiye)

The semi-legendary ancient Greek “polis” is another reason to go to Turkey from now on. For many years in a row, the city of Achilles and other ancient heroes, glorified in legends, was considered only a figment of the imagination of the great Homer. However, about 140 years ago, a self-taught German archaeologist named Heinrich Schliemann practically proved that some legends have a very real historical basis. Since then, the legendary Troy, the remains of which are now located in the area of ​​Hisarlik Hill, seven kilometers from the Dardanelles Strait, has become one of the main historical treasures modern Turkey. And Heinrich Schliemann himself, who, among other things, also found the legendary “Priam’s treasure,” went down in history as one of the world’s most successful adventurers, as well as the founding father of the so-called “field (practical) archaeology.”

1. Kamchatka (Russia)

Wild, majestic, rebellious Kamchatka is the region where the heart of real Russia beats. Here, among sleeping volcanoes, bubbling geysers and crystal lakes, you can feel like a real traveler, finding yourself somewhere at the very edge of the world. There is simply a mind-boggling amount of national parks, biosphere reserves and unique environmental zones, many of which are included in the list of natural and cultural heritage UNESCO. Is this not enough to call Kamchatka one of the most fascinating and unusual places to travel on our entire endless planet?

In addition, Kamchatka is the habitat of many rare animals, including Kamchatka brown bears, which have long become a symbol not only of this peninsula, but of all of Russia as a whole.

In addition to getting to know living and inanimate nature, a trip to Kamchatka can be interesting thanks to its numerous centers active rest. Riding on alpine skiing(including extreme helly-skiing), snowmobile and dog sled rides, swimming in thermal springs, as well as rafting, diving, kayaking and much more - all this makes the Kamchatka Territory a very interesting place to relax. It’s not for nothing that these places are so often called Russian Iceland.

1. Ksamil Beach and Vlora (Albania).

The Albanian seacoast is probably one of the most underrated tourist regions in Europe. In these parts the Adriatic Sea shimmers turquoise, and majestic mountains, frozen at the very horizon, remain amazingly beautiful and picturesque. The best examples of this are resorts such as Ksamil Beach and Vlore. The first is a very small but very colorful town, perched on south coast Albania. The second one is more Big City However, even here, due to the relatively small number of tourists, the beaches remain surprisingly clean and picturesque.

The mild Mediterranean climate, low prices, abundance of fruit, as well as the amazing beauty of the local nature - all this makes the Adriatic coast of Albania a truly worthy of attention tourists.

Moreover, Albania is a country with rich history and culture. Here, on a relatively small piece of land (comparable in size to the Mogilev region), there is a huge number of ancient monasteries, fortress bastions and ancient buildings that this country inherited from the Greek and Roman conquerors.

Mosque in the city of Korça

A striking example of this is ancient city Durres, located just two hours from Vlora. Over its long history, this region has become a stumbling block for many European nations. Just think: over 2,500 years, this town managed to be part of the Bulgarian, Greek, Turkish, Byzantine, Italian, Kerkyra, Corinthian and, of course, the Albanian state.

Wouldn't it be interesting for you to see an ancient city for which so many ancient peoples fought? What is not the route for unusual journey?

1. Patagonia (Argentina)

Patagonia, which also often includes the more famous archipelago Tierra del Fuego– this is absolutely unique place. Wild mountain landscapes, crystal glaciers, picturesque fjords and endless plains of frozen land that have not changed their shape since the birth of the first people - all this natural diversity cannot be compared with anything else. When you get to these regions, it’s as if you find yourself in a parallel reality. Here, right on the beaches, you can find colonies of penguins and elephant seals, and on the slopes of the high Andean mountains you can see thousands of bonfires that local Indian tribes burn at night.

In addition, it is in these parts that the famous Cave of Hands is located, which is already 90 centuries old! Add to this unique reserves, National parks and uninhabited islands that still retain their primitive prehistoric charm - and you will understand why these regions can be safely called one of the most amazing and interesting places on our planet.

Yes, of course, to get to Patagonia you will need a lot of effort and financial resources. However, once you are in these parts, you guarantee yourself the most unusual journey In my life. After all, how could it be otherwise if we are talking about the real edge of the Earth!

1. Curonian Spit(Lithuania/Russia)

The Curonian Spit is a thin strip of land stretching for one hundred kilometers along the Lithuanian coast and separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic basin. In fact, this place it is a long series of sand dunes and pine forests, growing right in the middle of the endless sea. There is no usual bustle here, but it’s amazing fresh air is filled with the smells of pine needles, salty waves and amazing crystal silence, which in this place seems almost endless.

In 2000, the Curonian Spit was classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage. And nine years later, the international Foundation for Environmental Education included the local beaches in the list of the cleanest and most comfortable coastal areas on the planet. Experts from the popular Lonely Planet guide also contributed to the popularization of this place, calling pine forests and sandy beaches The Curonian Spit is one of the most beautiful places Baltic states. Since then, thousands of tourists have visited these areas. However, even despite this, the Curonian Spit has not lost even a tiny part of its natural charm.

Despite the fact that the population of the spit is only a few thousand people, these parts have not only their own coastal villages with all the necessary infrastructure, but also their own unique attractions. The mystical Mountain of Witches, dotted with dozens of wooden idols, the unique “Dancing Forest”, the remains of the Kopgalis fortress with Maritime Museum, as well as the Klaipeda Dolphinarium and the Museum of Fishing Boats, located right in the open air. In a word, the Curonian Spit is a place that clearly proves that interesting and unusual places for traveling can be found just a few hundred kilometers from your home. After all, every corner of our planet is capable of presenting many pleasant surprises to those travelers who truly know how to appreciate true beauty.