Which cities to visit in Uzbekistan?

Classic routes include three main cities: Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara. But these are not all interesting locations in the country.

TOP 7 places in Karelia

The most interesting locations: from popular tourist destinations to hard-to-reach ones

Where the mountains have no peaks?

Mesas are unusual mountains with truncated, flat tops.

Lighthouse Aniva, Sakhalin

The lighthouse was built by the Japanese in 1939. Since 1990, there have been no permanent employees left.

Where is the most incredible freeride in Russia?

This is the place where you can descend from an active volcano

What kind of poles are installed on Lake Baikal and why are there colored ribbons on them?

The correct name for the pillars is serge, which literally means “hitting post.” Their purpose is more ritual than practical.

Why is Altai Mars red?

The local slopes acquired their unusual colors due to their special mineral composition.

Gamsutl, Dagestan

Gamsutl is a ghost village, one of the most recognizable locations in Dagestan.

Northern Lights on the Kola Peninsula

People come here for the northern lights, endless open spaces, the sound of the Barents Sea and a break from the everyday hustle and bustle.

Boro-Boro - polar station on Lake Baikal

Boro-Boro is the first and only polar station on Lake Baikal!