After a 4-year transition period in which Turkey fought its inflation and temporarily switched to the New Turkish Lira (Yeni Türk Lirası), the time has come to drop the ‘Y' and reintroduce the Turkish Lira (Türk Lirası). At the same time, a new 200 Turkish Lira banknote was introduced, while the 1 Turkish Lira notes have been dropped....

Already at the end of the 1930s, Nino Bibbia took dauntless ladies on a ride in his bob from St. Moritz to Celerina. In those days, the trips were carried out in a ‘Feierabend' bob, named after its designer. However, the 15 bobs that are now used for the taxi rides for guests are a far cry from the Feierabend models of yesteryear. They comprise a...

On 11 December, Finnair opens the new generation Via Spa in connection with the modern Via Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The lounge and spa will offer unique wellness and comfort services, particularly for Finnair's transfer passengers travelling between Europe and Asia.  The Via Lounge will be open to Finnair Plus and oneworld top-tier members and...

Музей-пещера - это лабиринт из нескольких комнат, которые соединены между собой узкими переходами и лестницами. Вход в музей постоянно охраняет великан с поросшей зеленой травой головой.    ...

Около тусклой красной звезды GJ 1214 из созвездия Змееносца астрономы отыскали планету, наделенную главным элементом, необходимым для существования жизни - водой. Чтобы быть пригодной для обитания,...

As reported, about one million tourists visited Iraq, and this year the number has doubled – to two million visitors. After nearly seven years of war, Iraq is not the first country that comes to mind as a top 10 travel destination. The seemingly never-ending news of horrendous bombings has been more than enough to keep most people away.  But now,...

Traditional images of Santa Claus set a bad example and could promote obesity and drink-driving, a public health expert has warned. Dr Nathan Grills from Monash University in Australia said the idea of a fat Father Christmas gorging on brandy and mince pies as he drove his sleigh around the world delivering presents was not the best way to promote a...

The Spa & Wellness centre Bagni Nuovi di Bormio is subdivided into 4 sections which unite the larger areas using the Grand Hotel Bagni Nuovi's Liberty wings' vaulted arched basement to the thermal complexes, that are situated in the surrounding gardens. The Bagni Nuovi are situated on a mountain terrace. Their radioactive water, containing traces of...

Located in the geographic center of Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake is a spectacular, partially man-made wonder. Before 1934, it was two shallow, marshy lakes, one in the shape of the sun, the other resembling a crescent moon, with an island in between - the island of Lalu, home to the indigenous Shao people. But the construction of a hydroelectric plant during...

On Tuesday, the 15th of December, at 7pm there will be a presentation and opening of the exhibition of one of the most successful landscape photographers, Peter Lik.   Over 300 famous people will be present on the opening of "Live pictures" exhibition. Among them are Ilya Chichkan, Dmitriy Peretrutov, Alexander Morderer, Masha Shubina, Oleg Pinchuk, Ayna...