Travel tips for wintery Berlin

Travel tips for wintery Berlin

DW presenter Nicole Frölich was out on the town in Berlin to shoot the next edition of Discover Germany, DW's weekly travel show. She wanted to find out if Berlin is worth visiting in winter. Yes, it is!

Demand for travel to Russia rises by 30% among European tourists

Demand for travel to Russia rises by 30% among European tourists

More and more European tourists are taking advantage of the cheap ruble to visit Russia, as data from reservation service Momondo and popular airfare comparison site Skyscanner shows.

Demand among foreign travelers for trips to Russia increased by 30 percent during the 2016 summer season, according to a study by the Momondo reservation service.

Top 20 new hotel, hostel and campsites in mainland Europe and the UK for 2015

Whether you’re after boutique glamour, a smart hostel or family glamping, we round up the most exciting new and upcoming places to stay in 2015

Fireflies & Figs, Abruzzo, Italy 

Abruzzo, half way down the boot of Italy, on the other side of the peninsula from Rome, is one of the least visited parts of Italy. Famed for its dramatic geography, for years it was isolated by the Majella mountains. In the midst of this wild landscape is Fireflies & Figs, a new glampsite of two yurts (with plans for three more) set on the slopes of a valley, overlooking olive trees, vines and mountain peaks beyond.

5 sweet international destinations where strong dollars mean cheaper vacations

A strong U.S. dollar means some of the best exchange rates in years in many countries. Here’s a few ideas along with the savings you can expect.

A swanky room overlooking a sunny piazza in Rome costs a lot less this year. So does sipping espresso, nibbling on croissants, and dinning on steak frites in Parisian cafes.

Favorable currency exchange rates are making overseas travel far more affordable for Americans. Depending on the country, hotels, restaurants and shopping may be anywhere from 15% to 50% cheaper now than this time last year.

Russia part 12 - Moscow Summer Olympics 1980. Official Film

"Oh Sport, You Are Peace!" is the official film of the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics distributed by Mosfilm. Yuri Ozerov, director; Alexandra Pakhmutova, music; Nicholai Dobronravov, script. 1981: Mosfilm, Moscow, U.S.S.R.

O, Sport, You - the Peace (Oh, Sport - You Are Peace!)! (Russian: О спорт, ты - мир! transliterated as O sport, ty - mir!) was a 1981 documentary film directed by Yuri Ozerov. Alexandra Pahkmutova was the composer, and her husband, poet Nicholai Dobronravov, provided the script. (Wikipedia)

In addition to showing many Gold medal performances, this film shows the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow. 

The director was awarded the State Prize of the USSR in 1982.

This film was recently digitized and made publicly available, thankfully. This film was shown throughout the USSR in 1981, but was lost to posterity, until now.

Russia part 11 - Moscow Olympic Games, Opening Ceremony in 1980

Montreal, August 1, 1976. The closing ceremony of the Olympic Games. The Olympic flame has gone out. "Good-bye, Montreal! Till we meet in Moscow!", sports announcers kept saying. Yes, it is Moscow that will be the site of the 22nd Summer Olympic Games.

Russia part 10 - Suzdal Kremlin

Suzdal Kremlin - the oldest part of town, the heart of Suzdal, archaeologically exists with the X century, and on record/ chronicle- 1024 

Located in the bend of the river Kamenka, in the southern part of town.

July 2012

Entering the town on the Vladimir road we immediately meet the pair of the Virgin Blacherniotissa and the Deposition of the Robe. Walking towards the centre by the Trading Rows are the churches of the Resurrection and the Virgin of Kazan, a little further on, SS Lazarus and Antlpas, on the other side of the road, the Emperor Constantine and the Virgin of Compassion, and further on still St Nicholas and the Virgin of Smolensk.

Russia part 9 - Russian Church Bells Ringing in Suzdal

Russian Church Bells Ringing in Suzdal

Bells hand rung in Suzdal, Russia, part of the Golden Ring of Russia

Richly decorated galleries were added to its south and west walls in the seventeenth century. The Holy Gate, one of the convent's most inter­esting buildings, which really amazes  one by  its   ornament,   dates back to the same period. The architectural details made of curved brick produce a fascinating interplay of light and shadow on a sunny day. 

Russia part 8 - Suzdal Video guide

Suzdal - the historic city of Golden Ring of Russia

As for its general composition, the tripartite division with the main entrance in the middle and the tower on the corner was a familiar feature in Russian architecture. The first floor contains a large hall with two rows of windows and vaults which are supported by a square central pillar and the walls. This system of roofing large areas, which is found as early as the fifteenth century in the Faceted Halls in Moscow and Novgorod, was used in Russia right up to the end of the seventeenth century.

Poland part 18 - Travel notes about Poland II

Travel notes about Poland II with Dmitry Krylov (video in russian)

Spain part 9 - Catalonia

This issue of "travel writing" we dedicate theme of summer holidays, because the holiday season is in full swing. Well, do not load, in fact, your holiday head with stories about the history and architectural features! 

Italy part 11 - Travel Notes about Milan

Last Sunday, we are with you ... do not walk ... I mean that our trip to Milan is not over. And, while Milan is not a tourist mecca, but there are some significant places: it is, above all, famous for its size and its unique marble Duomo and its companion luxury Galleria Vittorio Emmanuel. And then we go into a beautiful and romantic walk along the picturesque Lake Maggiore.

France part 14 - Normandy, Brittany, the valley Tekiluar

Beautiful France: Normandy, Brittany and the Valley Tekiluar! (video in Russian)

France part 13 - Autumn France

Travel Notes - Autumn France (video in Russian)

Continuation of the story of the fall of France:

Poland part 17 - Travel notes about Poland

Travel notes about Poland with Dmitry Krylov (video in Russian)

Italy Part 10 - Travel to Rome

Italy. Rome. Dmitry Krylov tells of the fountains of the city, unique in its beauty and sophistication. My traveled to the area of ​​Spain, where the annual show of the Roman fashion, then walk through the Piazza Navona, which is characteristic of the Baroque style. 

Greece part 5 - Notes about Corfu!

Greece. Corfu. The celebration of Easter. Dmitry Krylov visited the island last year and now shares with us about how the islanders spend Good Friday in the church, and then talk about the celebration of Holy Saturday. Same Dmitry Krylov finishes his story about the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ on the island of Corfu.Christ is Risen!

France part 12 - Notes about journey to France

Walks in the fall of France

Morning romance. Romance - this is because now it was time for the late fall, but this time, which attracts nature romantic, poetic and sentimental. This is truly human poet - well, the one that "our everything" - remember:

Italy Part 9 - Travel to Sicily

Now we go for the clear colors of azure sea, a fragrance blooming garden for some great experiences, in general, go for happiness! And happiness is just around the Italian "boot" and it is called - the island of Sicily.Tourist, who decided to rest for the first time in Sicily, will be very difficult. In the sense that he would have literally torn to all parts just to have time to see all the wonders of this island. So we decided to try to identify all the places, all the cities and places of interest that can not fail to see, once you have decided to visit Sicily.

Italy Part 8 - Travel to Milan

Today we continue our trip to Italy, but find ourselves at the same time in the "non-Italian in Italy" - in Milan. Of course, Milan is a tourist Mecca, trespassing excited masterpieces and steaming heat tourist herd. In Milan, the other signs. It is the business, the most respectable, the hurrying, the most fashionable, the most expensive city in Italy ... But there are some significant places that should definitely visit.