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There are dozens of options for walking the Lycian Way. You can go from West to East or vice versa, start from the middle, move along alternative paths. However, the original,…
Babadağ - Babadag Babadag is a dominant height in the Fethiye-Oludeniz region. The literal translation of the name is “Father-Mountain”. Paragliding and trekking center. Due to the…
Cennet Koyu - Balartı - Paradise beach - Paradise Bay - Paradise beach The name of the bay is eloquent and speaks for itself. By the way, this toponym appeared on maps relatively…
Kalabantia - Καλαβαντία - Kalabantia (Kalabatia, Kalabanita) Kalabantia or Kalabatia is a former Greek village, and in the past an ancient city. Sometimes this place is called a…
Kabak Koyu - Kabak Let's start with the name. Kabak can be translated from Turkish as pumpkin or zucchini. Title this is carried by several objects: This is a bay or gulf that has a…
Kelebekler Vadisi - Butterfly Valley First of all - why butterflies? Biologists claim that up to one hundred species of these insects live in this place, and some of them, about…
On December 28, 2020, an interview was published on Youtube, which journalist Yuriy Dud took from Ukrainian travel blogger Anton Ptushkin. On the cover of this video, Ptushkin was…
If you are going on a “warm” hike in Turkey ( Lycian or Carian Trail ) then you may be interested in looking at my list of equipment for such trips. I am a mountain guide and have…
The church is a rocky peak in the Carpathians. Height 1049 meters. Located near the village of Mykulychyn, Ivano-Frankivsk region. This mountain is also known as Gorgan. The Church…
Weight - 73 g, cost - $10, fabric - Polartec Power Dry Advantages: dry quickly, cheap, comfortable Disadvantages: they begin to smell quickly, the elastic band stretches Almost…
On a hike along the Western Lycian Way in October, I was overwhelmed by the weight of my fellow travelers’ backpacks. They carried 19-20 kg of clothing and equipment, although the…
This article is about what to do if your kayak capsizes (overturns) - how to get out of an overturned vessel, how to pour out water and return the boat to its normal position, how…
Before the trip, you simply must bombard us with questions. Call and ask about everything - equipment, weather, group composition, route features. Send photos of your equipment and…
In most of our hikes in the Carpathians, the group gathers in Ivano-Frankivsk. How do tourists get from there to the start of the route? What are they driving? How much do they pay?…
Is it possible to climb the highest mountain in Ukraine on your own, without a guide and without problems? Yes, it's quite possible. Especially if you spend a little time on…
On the Iceland trek (Laugavegur route) in the summer of 2019, I took a light tent MLD Trailstar . More precisely, it was a Trailstar tent, supplemented with a homemade bivouac bag -…
The numbers indicate overnight stays. Green dots indicate interesting objects along the route.
Below are answers to questions about the work of the Outdoor Ukraine travel club during the coronavirus pandemic. Will the trips take place, what will happen to prepayments, how…
Tentative travel plan for the hike Polish Tatras
In this video, the instructor answers questions and talks about the features of the hike High Tatras (Poland). Brief recap: Poland is easy to get to accommodation in shelters, tents…
The capabilities of the Moroccan rescue service are very limited, so everyone a tourist must rely primarily on himself. In the area of the Toubkal massif there is a possibility of…
Climbing to Toubkal (the highest peak in Morocco and all of North Africa) considered a relatively simple undertaking. Climbing with The approach and departure takes only 2-3 days.…
The maps below schematically indicate the main routes and main attractions of a large road tour in Western Norway. Part one - a loop from Bergen to the South towards Stavanger with…
Iceland is famous for its harsh weather - there are very strong winds and rains. Therefore, if you plan to live in a tent while traveling around Iceland, then it makes sense to…
Most often, sublimates are “cooked” directly in the bag while camping. However, this method has a number of disadvantages , which become especially noticeable in cold climates.…
For the last couple of years, I have been actively using homemade sublimates while hiking in Nepal. This is a completely optional thing - in Nepal you can eat great local food.…
In many of our hikes, tourists' meals are based on sublimates (instant meals). This article talks in detail about each of the stages of organizing such food - from choosing dishes…
When people talk about sublimate meals for tourists , they most often mean dishes packaged in thermal bags. This is a really convenient option (you brew the porridge directly in the…
On many of our hikes and travels, we use freeze-dried foods and other instant foods. Sometimes they are simply part of a traditional camping layout (for example, sets of dried…
Below is a list of things that I, as an “expedition” leader, will be taking on my South America trip , the most important part of which will be a trek through Patagonia. You should…
In order to obtain a Morocco visa, you must provide a copy of your health insurance. And this insurance can be absolutely anything, even ridiculously cheap (and most likely…
Recently one of our Instructors experienced problems with his excellent MSR Windburner. The water boiled very slowly - 10 minutes per liter instead of 5. At first, he sinned on the…
Insurance under program B is usually one and a half times more expensive than usual (programs A), but it covers the costs of search and rescue operations, including including…
European Travel Insurance (ERV) - international a company with Austrian-German roots. ERV specializes in travel insurance. Our tourist club has been cooperating with ERV for more…
Hiking the Lycian Way is a relatively simple and safe activity. However, medical insurance is required for trips abroad. And not because they won’t let you go anywhere without it…
This list is aimed primarily at participants of commercial hikes along the Lycian Way in spring or autumn. On such hikes, many issues are organized by the instructor, and therefore…
Below is a map of the walking part of the tour to Annapurna Base Camp : from the moment you get off the Pokhara - Nayapul bus, until the moment you return to Nayapul. The numbers…
Map of the hike along the Eastern part of the Lycian Way in Turkey. Hiking map of the Western and Central Lycian Way
Weight: cauldron without lid - 1100 g, lid - 260 g, together 1360 g. Volume: to the top line - 10 l, to the bottom line - 8 l, boiling reserve (above the top line) - 1.5 l.…
On this unforgettable journey you will be able to fully enjoy the fabulous nature of the mighty Carpathians. You will see the “Inverted Hut”, Zhenetsky waterfall Guk, r.…
This is a collection of answers to questions from participants in the trip in Upper Svaneti in Georgia. If You will not find the answer to your question in this article - send it to…
A hike in the highlands requires quite a lot use of medications. Of course, the instructor will have a huge one a group first aid kit (about one and a half kilograms), but even…
In the tour in Morocco we will spend the night in a variety of establishments - from tents nomads to quite decent hotels. The level of comfort in them can differ significantly. We…
Our club most often organizes complex tours in Morocco (climbing Toubkal + excursion program) in late February and early March. Therefore, this article will discuss only about this…
Vegetarian review of instant camping food - so-called “sublimates” (which is not entirely true) in thermal bags: Kharchi, Їdlo, E=da, TrekLine Let me start by saying that this…
Weight - 370 g, cost - $20, insulation - goose down Ideal additional insulation to the standard fleece + windbreaker set. I take it on all hikes and trips where the night…
Pair weight - 70 g, cost - $40, fabric - Polartec Power Stretch Pro Universal gloves for the city and hiking in which you can work with touch screens (touch screen) and feel normal…
Pair weight - 130 g, cost - $15, insulation - padding polyester Spacious and relatively light mittens with synthetic insulation. Can be used as a top layer of hand insulation during…
Pair weight - 35 g, cost - $15, fabric - silnylon 40d Silicone tops reliably protect your hands from wind, rain and snow and at the same time weigh extremely little. Advantages:…
The tram is the cheapest (less than $0.5) and fastest way to get from Antalya Airport to the city center (30 minutes) or to the bus station (1 hour). The final station of the AntRay…
Airwood is an inexpensive, high-quality, lightweight and powerful wood chip stove. I conducted a series of tests and found out that in terms of the speed of boiling water, it is not…
Professional photographer and avid traveler Risha Volodina (Neyka) shared a list of light-duty gear she took with her for her trip to Morocco and Toubkal in January 2019. The idea…
This list applies specifically to summer excursions to Hoverla. At any other time you need much more clothing. For example, on the May holidays, Goverla is usually still covered…
For more than five years now, I have periodically taken the so-called Bond stove (model Airwood ) or wood chips. It has proven to be a reliable and effective alternative to gas…
A detailed description of the process of submitting documents to the embassy to obtain a Moroccan visa: when and where to come, what to say, what documents to bring, how much to pay…
Weight - 500 g, price - $37, material - polyester with polyurethane coating CapeBag is far from perfect, but still one of the best raincoats you can find in stores. If you can't…
I hasten to assure you that in Iceland there are no problems with gas for burners. There there are problems with prices. Gas cylinders in a variety of formats (threaded, collet…
Weight - 500 g, cost - $70, fabric - siliconized nylon 40d This poncho was custom-made in the KVNtrek studio from high-quality silicone. For the last few years, it has been the main…
The Naturehike Star River 2 (model NH17T012-T) is a typical modern tent with a hub frame structure, a snow skirt and a pseudo-silicone flysheet. It has two entrances and two…
Every year, in January, our tourist club organizes hikes in Turkey. On the western part of the Lycian Trail and on the Carian Trail at this time the weather is quite spring (up to…
To visit Morocco, Ukrainian citizens need a visa. To receive it you need to collect a package of documents and complete the visa application form (in English or French). Below is an…
At the moment, citizens of Ukraine NEED a visa to visit Morocco. You can arrange it at the Moroccan Embassy in Kyiv. This article answers some questions about applying for a visa:…
During the auto tour the group travels around Iceland in cars or minibuses and spends the night in equipped campsites. Living conditions on such a tour are more comfortable than on…
When packing for a trip to the Tatras, you need to take into account some of the features of this region. In the Polish Tatras it is prohibited to use tents, light fires and walk…
A short article about how weddings take place in Nepal. How future spouses are looked for, how engagement takes place and the wedding ceremony itself. And of course about the most…
A selection of webcams in Zakopane (Poland), transmitting real-time images from the most popular ski resort in the Polish High Tatras. If you are going to the Tatras (skiing or…
If you are going on a hike in the Polish Tatras, and even more so if you are planning to climb Rysy or walk along the Eagles' Trail, then you should think about safety measures. The…
Problem: 19 people went on a hiking trip. For each of the tourists they took 3 cans of canned meat and 2 cans of canned vegetables. Question: How many cans did the guys take?…
Answers to food questions about trekking in Nepal: Do I need to bring my own food and groceries to Nepal? What can you buy locally? What's missing here? How to save on food? If you…
Below are the prices of basic food items in Kathmandu, Nepal. Prices are taken from several shops in the tourist quarter of Thamel, including the “central” supermarket Shop Right.…
The Kathmandu City Marathon is a charity event held annually in the capital of Nepal on April 25, the day of remembrance for the victims of the 2015 earthquake. Funds raised at the…
In fact, you don’t need to do anything special to lose weight while hiking. Under the backpack, the weight loss process starts automatically. But there are a couple of mistakes that…
Pangboche is the oldest settlement of the Sherpa people. It is located at an altitude of 3900 meters above sea level. Many researchers of Buddhist architecture are convinced that…
Whether you like it or not, drinking alcohol is one of the oldest rituals that has taken deep roots in the structure of human communities. Alcohol is an important part of local…
Khumjung Monastery, also known as Samten Choling, is located at an altitude of 3790 meters in the village of Khumjung. According to historical documents, this monastery is the…
How to comfortably and inexpensively spend the night at Sharjah Airport? Is it possible to sleep there? Is there internet and outlets? I am a travel instructor and fly to Nepal at…
What medications will you need to combat mountain sickness while trekking in Nepal? Watch the video - there the participants of the trek to Everest (including a professional…
The picture above is an example of filling out a Nepalese visa application form. In green are comments on the filling, and in red is the actual sample filling using the example of…
For the last few years in Kathmandu we have been staying at the Kathmandu Friendly Home. Why? Yes, just out of habit. The place is unremarkable - there are hundreds of such hotels…
Which sleeping bag to choose for trekking in Nepal? On popular trekking routes in Nepal (base camp of Everest, Annapurna and others), tourists spend the night not in tents, but in…
This article contains answers to the most popular questions that tourists have when preparing for trekking around Annapurna (Nepal). What clothes to take, what to prepare for, do…
So that you can better understand the prices for food in lodges on the trek to Everest Base Camp, we have collected in this article photos of menus from lodges located at key points…
How much does a porter cost? How much weight does it carry? How to find and choose a good porter? This article contains answers to frequently asked questions about working with…
These pictures were taken during a short walk around the city of Bhaktapur in Nepal. This city of 80,000 people was once the capital of a separate kingdom, and is now a “satellite”…
Crocs are very light (up to 300 grams) and at the same time warm, dry quickly, do not rub, and fit well on the foot. On a hike, Crocs are almost the perfect partner for your basic…
The Thermarest Neoair inflatable mat seemed like a very controversial product to me. Its clear advantages (light, warm, compact) are inextricably linked with disadvantages…
Getting a Nepal visa couldn't be easier. I flew to Kathmandu, filled out forms right at the airport, paid money and that’s it – your Nepal visa is in your passport. But here, as…
Answers to the most burning questions of trekkers to Annapurna Base Camp (Nepal): will there be showers, power sockets, internet and wild animals on the trek? This route is…
Tips for those who want to hike the Lycian Way in Turkey on their own. Kirill Yasko, a tourism instructor who has been leading groups along this route for 7 years, shares his…
A trip to Morocco is a combined trip that combines elements of a hike in the highlands (snow, frost) and a regular “excursion” by the sea (almost hot). And for each type of…
To prevent a paper map from being torn by strong winds, from becoming soggy in the rain, and from fraying on the folds during a hike, it needs to be protected. Some people hide the…
The AntRay tram is the most convenient and cheapest way to get from Antalya Airport to the city. The trip will take only 30 minutes and cost approximately $1.50. Trams run every…
I work as an instructor and am used to answering strange questions (Will we survive?). But when a person planning a hike in some exotic country (Nepal, for example) asks, “Is it…
Rating: 8 out of 10. Service life: 10 years (with long breaks). Current status: retired. Pair weight: 1800 grams (size 45). Price: $180 Disadvantages: After many years of cutting…
Are there tents in nature that are light, reliable, spacious and versatile at the same time? I think I have just this one. This is a two-person tent with a weight of 1300 grams and…
During our Cappadocia tours, we most often stay in tents at the Dilek campsite. This camping is located directly in Goreme (and not outside), which compares favorably with similar…
In some cases, the group gathering before hiking along the Lycian Way does not take place at the hotel, but at the central bus station of Antalya. The easiest way to get to the bus…
From the airport to the center of Antalya is approximately 10 kilometers. This distance can be covered by taxi, tram or bus. Perhaps a map with the main landmarks in Antalya, as…
The Sunrise Hotel in Antalya is inexpensive and very modest. We often stop here before hiking the Lycian Way. Advantages : convenient location (Kaleici, next to the tram), low price…
A year after the devastating earthquake of 2015, we walked through the main attractions of Kathmandu and now we can say with complete confidence that there is still something to see…
The standard length of a trekking pole is 140 centimeters. When using poles for their intended purpose (for walking), this is more than enough. But when you set up an awning or a…
The heat exchanger is an additional metal radiator welded to the bottom of the camping pot. Such a pot captures more heat and the water in it boils noticeably faster. This results…
Children in Nepal are the same as all over the world - cheerful, beautiful and spontaneous. They play, do homework and get resources - quite normal activities for children. But to…
Prometheus Cave near Kutaisi is an equipped excursion site. There are concrete paths with handrails, multi-colored lighting in the halls, and groups with a tour guide are formed…
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If your walkie-talkie breaks down, you can go to a regular household appliance service center and with a high probability find out that your device cannot be repaired. Or you can…
For three months now I have been enjoying this incredible mental attraction - the work of choosing a tent is in full swing in my head. The requirements for applicants are the most…
The Chinese tent NatureHike Cloud UP 2 is a relatively successful clone of the American tent Big Agnes SLATER UL2+. When fully equipped (with pegs, guys, footprint and cover), its…
Zokrema, language about hiking in the mountains. Bo, I feel like there are tourist hikes through the forests and through the fields. Ale himself did not take part and did not take…
Apart from desire, of course. Personally, it seems to me that a successful hike or a successful climb to the top depends on the following factors: the moral and volitional state of…
It happens that one day in a big stuffy city you want the sky, the sun, and maybe snow, adventure. You will get tired of this hustle and bustle and daily routine. And will want to…
To be honest, until recently I was critical of soft shell clothing, considering it too expensive a whim of outdoor fashionistas. I thought that this type of clothing was intended to…
Now I want to talk about what a camping trip is. For a person who has nothing to do with IT, all people who work with a computer are called programmers and, in his opinion, are…
Top of the World (Top of the World) - this slogan can often be heard in relation to Nepal. And it's true! Trekking in Nepal is, perhaps, one of the most picturesque routes, when…
There are trains and buses from Gardermoen Airport to Oslo. The cheapest mode of transport is regular (not express) NSB trains. It’s about getting them to Jernbanetorget (Oslo…
To get to our campsite from Oslo Central Station, you can use bus 34. Finding his stop is very easy - it is on the right, around the corner of the shopping center. But just in case,…
Summer hikes in Norway can be compared to spring hikes in the Carpathians. With equal probability you can end up in a sunny paradise and in a snow storm. But in both cases there…
The purpose of this article is to briefly provide criteria for choosing hiking equipment. Don’t go into details, but quickly talk about everything at once - from tents to thermal…
The OutdoorUkraine travel club has been organizing active tours to Nepal since 2009. On the route, the group is accompanied by an experienced Russian-speaking guide who has been to…
The Nepalese langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus) is an unusual herbivorous monkey. Gray langurs have a multi-chambered stomach populated with special bacteria - all in order to…
Address: Ekebergveien 65, 1181 Oslo Telephone: (+47) 22 19 85 68. Coordinates N 59° 53.872 - E 10° 46.508 Group gathering for hiking in Norway takes place at Ekeberg Camping in the…
On the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, near Kemer, on the Goynuk River there is a wonderful canyon. Actually, it has the same name as the river. But it’s difficult to promote a place…
Poon Hill is a very popular hill with a height of 3100 meters in the Nepalese Himalayas near the village of Ghorepani. Poon Hill is an excellent viewpoint with views of the…
The Ganzo 201-h multitool looks great - everything is done neatly and beautifully. The instrument sparkles with metal, feels pleasantly cool in the hand and, thanks to its…
Multitool translated from English is a multi-tool. Those. a tool that combines different functions. In this regard, the "Swiss" penknife is a typical multitool. However,…
Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal, the main transit base for trekking in the Annapurna region and, dare I say it, the largest Nepalese resort. Unlike Kathmandu, Pokhara…
Most of the trekking routes in Nepal are equipped with excellent suspension bridges. A significant part of them were built with funds from local residents. Thick steel ropes,…
Prayer flags are an integral part of Nepal's exotic image. They decorate mountain passes, bridges, temples and holy places, as well as ordinary houses. The flags have Buddhist…
There is no other housing to the north of the village of Gokyo (Nepal) (unless, of course, you decide to cross to Tibet). However, due to the relatively simple terrain and slight…
Recently, in the wake of interest in lightweight equipment, new items of equipment have begun to penetrate into tourist use. Among them are camping turbo stoves - highly efficient…
Kachi-Kalyon is a medieval cave monastery in Crimea. It is located in the Bakhchisaray district between the villages of Predushchelnoye and Bashtanovka on the northern bank of the…
Lukla Airport is the main air gateway to Everest. It is through this tiny airport that almost all tourists who go trekking to Everest Base Camp, as well as climbers who dream of…
Review of the super-light gas burner Kovea Supalite Titanium. Thanks to the use of titanium instead of steel in the design, it weighs only 60 grams. Moreover, its power is enough to…
Primus Mimer is a powerful and reliable camping burner with a lot of shortcomings. Yes, it is capable of boiling a liter of water in less than 4.5 minutes, but at the same time it…
Tihar is one of the main festivals of the year in Nepal. It is also called the Festival of Lights and Nepalese New Year. Tihar takes place simultaneously with the pan-Hindu holiday…
Review of the miniature camping burner Kovea Nano Stove designed for threaded gas cylinders. It weighs just under 100 grams and, according to our measurements, is capable of boiling…
Kukri knife (khukuri) is a traditional Nepalese tool and weapon. These exotic knives are used by ordinary Nepalese peasants and elite units of the British Gurkhas and even some…
The life of a tourist on commercial trekking in Nepal is relatively easy and carefree - there is no need to collect firewood, cook food, pitch and assemble tents. At the same time,…
If you wish, you can take a shower while trekking in Nepal at least every day. But what exactly will this shower be like? What to prepare for? Is it even worth washing in the…
Nepalese lodges are small guest houses (guesthouses) or inexpensive hotels located on trekking routes. Thanks to their existence, it is possible to travel through the mountains of…
Nepal has a developed tourism infrastructure - there are many hotels, mountain shelters, equipment stores, there is enough transport and all kinds of catering. The local population…
A mandatory item in the equipment list of any cyclist is a bicycle backpack for the trunk. It is also called a bicycle bag or simply “bicycle pants”. Some people prefer to travel…
Sometimes tourists planning to go to the mountains with us for the first time decide to ask about reliability. Can the OutdoorUkraine project be trusted, will the planned hike take…
The name for this site was invented in those distant times when we were sure that our main clients would be foreigners. That’s why we chose an option that is understandable to any…
Everyone knows what a bicycle is. Someone in childhood had a bicycle like “Ukraine” or “Stork”, someone is already familiar with the modern variety in choosing a bicycle and rides…
This list is compiled for summer cycling trips to the Carpathians and spring, summer and autumn cycling trips to Crimea. Is it possible that in summer Crimea you can take less warm…
The choice of equipment for a winter hike in the Carpathians is determined primarily by the expected weather. And we expect to encounter: constant strong wind, deep snow (at least…
For the tour "Jade Dragon" (China) we won't need tents, sleeping bags and kettles - we will live in quite decent hostels, sleep on beds (or on trains), and eat in restaurants.…
To choose a trip abroad, in addition to your own aesthetic preferences, you need to take into account two important factors - the complexity of the route and the total cost of the…
In good weather, you can go to Elbrus in a tracksuit and sneakers (though with crampons). Skyrunners (guys who can run to the top in 3 hours) do just that. But an ordinary person…
if you want to go as a separate group, only with “your own” if the schedule does not include the dates you need if you need a special route if you are planning a corporate event in…
Trekking in Nepal, including tours such as Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Around , is characterized by a wide range of climatic zones in which visit the participants of the hike…
Experimental hikes organized by our team are quite different from planned tours. They are more complex, unpredictable, and interesting. Most often, this is the “first ascent” of new…
As it turns out, for girls going camping for the first time, the topic of how to gain freshness at the end of the day or, simply put, to secure the much-needed right to “water…
Disputes continue as to what is the only correct way to assemble equipment. Is it necessary, according to the “newest fashion,” to fight with every extra gram in a backpack, or…
Not long ago, I turned to all experienced tourists with a request to share with the public their experience in the selection of equipment. Our regular client, Leonid Smyshlyakov,…
During the development of a new route in Eastern Crimea, I went in search of a spring in the area of Mount Klementyev. It was marked in the Soyuzkarta atlas, there was an…
Lightning strike is one of the most common causes of death among mountain tourists (in the warm season). Therefore, at the first signs of an impending thunderstorm, you should think…
Backpackers (backpacker - lit. backpack) - amateur tourists who do not buy tours, but explore distant countries without the help of travel agencies, independently planning and…
In June 2008, the second edition of the Lonely Planet guide dedicated to Ukraine was published. To our great joy, our project OutdoorUkraine.com was mentioned and recommended in…
In October 2008, while exploring Eastern Crimea, or more precisely the surroundings of Krasnokamenka (aka Kiziltash), our team discovered several springs on Mount Urbash. Finding a…
Much of what I say here is common knowledge. For example, “it’s cold in winter.” Or "the water freezes." This is not very important in the city, but it is important when you spend…
Our view on organizing winter hikes. How we walk, how we dress, how we set up camp, how we relax. An attempt to give a holistic picture of a winter hike, to mentally prepare you for…
The Akinak spring is located 3.3 km to the West from the village of Lesnoye. On this section 196, the tourist route is a well-trodden dirt road, slowly gaining height towards Mount…
In the east of Crimea, halfway from Solnechnaya Valley to Fox Bay, there is a very remarkable place - Kinogorodok. On the shore of Chalka Bay lies a small plywood and plaster…
In Crimea, on Mount Yuki-Tepe (aka Height 1025) there is an unusual monument - a real cannon. In the city, such a monument would not cause surprise - we have long been accustomed to…
The cable car to Ai-Petri is a very popular thing, and I think there is no need to explain what it is. But it’s worth talking about some of the features of its use (prices,…
When going on a hike, you probably expect to get some amount of pleasure from it. If this is your first trip, then I can assure you that many surprises await you. Reading the…
Let's assume that you have never gone hiking, you do not have any equipment or special clothing. How can you “get ready” for a hike with minimal expenses? This article is an attempt…
All tourist routes offered on this site are indicated by the level of difficulty (low, medium, high). The terminology is quite understandable, however, I would like to tell you in…
Years ago, to help hikers and show off a little, I posted a list of my backpacking gear . Since then, my arsenal has been repeatedly updated and replenished. It's time for a new…
One of the heaviest items in the average backpacker's backpack is a tent. Fortunately, almost no one goes around with canvas monsters weighing more than 10 kg, but there are still a…
Although this backpack is called Alpinelite, which implies lightness, it weighs not so little - 2200g (with a volume of 85 liters). Both figures turned out to be excessive for me.…
What time is it in Crimea? If you mean time zone, then in Crimea it is Kiev time (2 hours ahead of Greenwich). Thus, Crimea, like the whole of Ukraine, is located in the UTC+2 time…
During the holiday season, the Simferopol railway station looks like a stormy sea. Thousands of people come and go from here every day by trains, buses, minibuses and trolleybuses.…
In the fall of 2005, I bought two Bergson Camper 3 winter sleeping bags. These are excellent sleeping bags, but they cannot be called universal. Camper 3 is an inexpensive sleeping…
A unique tourist map of Gorgan - a vast mountainous region in the Ukrainian Carpathians. This is a very detailed 500-meter film (scale 1:50000). Among other things, the map shows…
Automotive map of Uzhgorod showing main streets and highway exits. Such a map will obviously not be enough for a walk around Uzhgorod, but motorists will like it for its brevity.…
Road map of Mukachevo - one of the most beautiful cities in Transcarpathia. On the map you will find street names, city districts and highway exits. Unfortunately, the sights of…
There are two city maps here: Detailed map of the center of Ivano-Frankivsk (264 kb) - this is where you will most likely walk: The historical part of the city, churches, town hall,…
Making homemade snowshoes is an easy way to open your door to the world of winter hiking. Not everyone can afford to buy branded snowshoes or tourist skis (ski tours or classic…
The geographic coordinates of Mount Everest are 27°59′17″ N. 86°55′31″E or 27.988056°, 86.925278° Speaking in human language, Everest is located in the Himalayas, on the border of…
The hands (like the head) radiate an incredible amount of heat into space. When it gets cold, your hands are the first to freeze. I recommend that my tourists take gloves or mittens…
Excellent tourist topographic map of the Carpathians. Covers the following areas: Svydovetsky ridge, Montenegrin ridge, Marmaro massif and a small fragment of Gorgan. The original…
For the past 5 years I have been using Sorel Conquest 2 boots as winter shoes. These are not hiking shoes, but rather hunting or fishing shoes. The sole is soft, flexible, without a…
Map of Little Tataria with the border Kyiv and Belogorodsk provinces. Contains the lands lying near the Dnieper, Don and Donets. Also all of Crimea and part of Kuban with the Black…
Map of the city of Evpatoria (170kb). The map has everything a real Indian needs - the station and the Black Sea are indicated. The main streets are signed as a free application.…
Map of Alupka (866kb) A very colorful tourist map of Alupka. The scanned image is not very high quality, so small inscriptions are difficult to read. The map shows attractions,…
Map of Alushta (180kb). The map is nice, gives a rough idea of Alushta and its surroundings. Only major streets are signed. But unlike tourist maps, this is really a map - it has…
In fact, this section contains not one map of Yalta, but several at once. For every taste, so to speak. From the simplest street map to a detailed city map. Map of the central part…
For several years now, I can’t imagine winter hiking without shoe covers. Tourist shoe covers have proven to be an incredibly effective remedy against cold, moisture and snow. Where…
The height of Moscow above sea level is 130 meters. This is a very approximate value, relating primarily to the central part of the city and areas adjacent to the Moscow River. The…
The other day I was asked at what altitude above sea level are the Crimean cities of Yalta, Alushta and Simferopol. At first I wanted to brush this question aside, but curiosity…
The other day it snowed unexpectedly and I, taking advantage of the moment, went into the forest to test the recently purchased TSl 227 Rand snowshoes. I wandered through…
If you have the following diseases and symptoms, you are prohibited from going to the mountains: Any disease in the acute or subacute stage. 2. Mental illnesses that make it…
Each participant in the hike should have an individual first aid kit. Store in an easily accessible place. An individual first aid kit should include: Individual dressing bag or…
It is common knowledge that most tourists are completely ignorant of medicines. Hundreds of unpronounceable names, pages of indications, contraindications, dosages - is it really…
The instructor is always right. The instructor is not sleeping, the instructor is resting. The instructor does not eat, he is an instructor recovering strength. The instructor does…
Have you already read the descriptions of our routes? I tried to make them interesting, attractive and... vague. The fact is that it is impossible to create a universal route for…
The apartment is your home, you know how to behave here. You don't put your fingers in electrical sockets, you don't litter under the couch (I hope), you don't make noise after 11…
Great book. On the one hand, it is very easy to read (unlike official safety instructions). On the other hand, it perfectly “straightens the brain” and sobers up. In short, the main…
Most of our clients have never been camping. It’s hard for them to imagine what it is - a hike, how everything will happen? In this article I tried to describe the whole process,…
The other day I wrote an article about the heavy backpack . Today I thought it would be logical to write about a lightweight backpack. I sat down at the keyboard and... My head is…
Suddenly I wanted to share with you my impressions of a hike accompanied by a really heavy backpack. It all starts with the fact that after packing the backpack, you lift it a…
Realizing that not everyone can afford the stated cost of participating in the hike, I came up with a system of discounts. It may sound corny, but she is really flexible. If only…
On the last day of the seminar I managed to go to Yalta for an hour. I just wanted to walk along the embankment and take a couple of photos. More than three years have passed since…
Usually no one does the laundry on camping trips. They simply take a supply of linen and temporarily forget about the cleanliness of the rest of their clothes. It’s too much of a…
For the May holidays 2017, we are organizing several hiking trips to the Carpathians. I would be glad to say that I invite everyone, but in fact, in early May, these routes are not…
The Babugan plateau and nearby yaylas are quite waterless. One of the places where you can expect to find water is the Gurzuf Saddle pass. The water is really not on the pass…
About three years ago, I adopted the fashion of packing my backpack by first inserting a rolled-up rug inside. This method has its advantages - the mat gives the backpack additional…
Walking through the Gurzuf Yaila this winter , I was surprised to find signs there that read “Protected. Archaeological Monument”. I was surprised because I had already been there…
Even the best jackets with a membrane (Gore-tex or any other) require regular treatment with water-repellent impregnations. This is necessary for several reasons. A membrane wetted…
The deepest sea in the world is Coral. It is located in the Pacific Ocean. Its maximum depth is 9174 meters. The second deepest sea in the world is also in the Pacific Ocean. This…
Having successfully written about deep seas , I decided to find out which sea is the shallowest. The directory claims that the shallowest sea is the Yellow Sea (this is in the…
The Black Sea is quite deep compared to other seas in our country. The maximum depth of the Black Sea is 2245 meters. The average depth is about 1197 meters. A continental sandbank…
Recently a series about Russian special forces was shown on TV. I wasn’t too impressed by the series, but I liked the familiar landscapes. Central Asia and Afghanistan were…
In order to melt water from snow, you need very little: snow, dishes, a fire source and free labor. We fill the dishes with snow and tamp it down more tightly. We put the dishes on…
Once, in a fit of wit, I called my hikes a mountain institute. Why not? An institute is an institution of higher education. Our hikes are also continuous learning. We learn to move…
One of my favorite places in Crimea is the top of Tai Koba. This is the highest point of the Karabi plateau (1259 meters). From here you have an excellent view of the coast (from…
Everyone knows that there are many caves on Chatyr Dag, but everyone knows that there is little water there. Of course, tourists going to the Marble Cave don’t care much about this…
The list of personal equipment required for a winter hike below was developed for one specific route and does not claim to be universal or complete. Remember, no list can replace…
OutdoorUkraine organizes active tours around Crimea. These are autonomous hiking tours along all 3 ridges of the Crimean mountains with visits to the main attractions (caves,…
Active tourism is what I love and how I earn money. I lead hikes in the Crimea and the Carpathians, and my hikes are probably active tourism. We live in tents, cook food over a…
Looking for an essay about a hike? Look in my report collection, maybe you will find something suitable. Just tweak it a little and you’ll get a great essay about a hike. I think…
When I go hiking, I always have a camera with me. I keep it handy so I can catch a good shot. And I must say I have time. Over the course of a whole summer of hiking ( I am a guide…
Organizing hikes in the mountains is my job (or rather even my calling). I lead hikes in the Crimea and the Carpathians from early spring to late autumn. So, if you want adventure,…
What travel services are you interested in? We offer organization of active recreation, or simply put mountain hiking . What exactly are our services? - We develop a route, provide…
Our project can hardly be called a tourist club. Although the TV show was called “The Travelers Club”! So why can’t our site dedicated to tourism call itself the “Tourist Club”?…
It is believed that tourist knives are an integral attribute of tourist equipment. There is a whole industry for making camping knives, survival knives, etc. Often, the passion for…
Each person (this also applies to tourists) is unique and inimitable. That’s why we perceive the same events differently. This is especially noticeable on mountain hikes. People,…
I am conductor . No, not the one on the train. I am in the business of organizing hikes. This is how I make a living, and this is how I try to make your life more interesting. After…
Are you looking for someone to go hiking with in 2016? You might be interested in going with us - a small team of tourism instructors united by the OutdoorUkraine project. We have…
The student hike is a special thing. This can be a noisy party that doesn't walk around much and sits around the fire a lot. Or a group of sports-minded enthusiasts walking 30…
Do you know that there are ticks in Crimea? Surely you know. So what next? What to do if you are going into nature (to the mountains, to the wild on the beach, etc.)? How to protect…
The first active adult forest ticks (taiga) appear in early or mid-April, when the sun begins to warm up and the first thawed patches form in the forest. The number of ticks…
Mechanical methods include the use of protective clothing. Many people are familiar with the anti-tick suit, colloquially referred to as “encephalitis”. The protective effect of…
Tick-borne (spring-summer, taiga) encephalitis belongs to the group of arboviral infections with natural focality. The tick-borne encephalitis virus is transmitted by ixodid ticks,…
Let’s be honest: I’m not a doctor. Everything below is not medical advice, but simply almost 25 years of personal encounters with ticks. I'm a guide, not a doctor. Over the course…
Tourist base "Prival" Bakhchisaray, st. Shmidta, 43, tel. (06554)-478-46 The camp site is located near the Khan's Palace, but far from the bus station (40 minutes on foot). A city…
But every summer, spontaneous tourist camps appear on the southern coast of Crimea. As a rule, mountains of garbage accumulate near them, and flocks of plastic bags, scraps of…
- Where would you advise us to put up tents ? - tourists ask local resident. - Down in the meadow. There are already about a dozen tents there. - Are there any entertainments in…
The graduating class decided to go to nature . We took the tents as expected, sleeping bags and vodka. And there was a lot of vodka (we were going for a week). On the first evening,…
The story took place in one of the campaigns . Due to the sudden approach of twilight, we had to spend the night near the village. Fortunately, it’s not far from the place where we…
March of climbers Tseyskaya; SMOKE Remember friend 2. Baksan frontline On the road Dombay waltz Through rivers, mountains and valleys Himalayas Barberry bush Climber in love…
Bonfire. Light up. On your birthday. When you go on a date. In the spring. Song from the film Good Morning. Good morning . I love . From the film It happened in Penkov. Believe it…
The collection was compiled, typed and reproduced on rotaprint by a group of tourists in 1959. {mosinnercontents} GOOD NIGHT The little one in the manger is completely limp, The old…
In this section I have collected links to the best maps of Crimea. These are scanned and digital cards. In general, everything you might need for confident navigation in Crimea.…
He lived in the village of Kozy in the Solnechnaya Valley, in the south-east of Crimea, a student of Avicenna - a doctor-healer who knew magic, medicinal herbs and the laws of the…
Equipment center "Team EX" Address: Ave. Victory, 58. Tel. 455-60-42 457-93-44 Opening hours: Mon.-Fri. from 11:00 to 21:00, Sat. until 18:00, Sun. - day off Website:…
Which store in Moscow has low prices for camping equipment (tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, etc.)? I have selected several potentially the most interesting stores and wholesale and…
At which rental point in Moscow can you rent camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag), etc.? In this research, I tried to find a rental store that offers a large selection of…
A small selection of Kyiv equipment rental points. We do not rent equipment ourselves! I myself have only really used one. But for variety, we will also indicate others. By the way,…
The backpack, of course, is the most integral part of tourism. It is with this that most people associate the words “tourist” and “hike”. If in Russian the word “tourism” means…
You really won't be afraid of any bad weather if you dress like this. The first layer is thermal underwear, which will regulate the removal of moisture from the body, leaving the…
This compilation, compiled from various sources, briefly explains the philosophy, principles and some aspects of traveling with minimal load (weight), and also touches on the topic…
Currently, stores selling camping equipment have a huge selection of tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks. Prices for different models may differ several times. Let's try to figure…
The industry produces tents for various types of travel, climatic zones, seasons, as well as mobile, semi-permanent and stationary outdoor recreation. Tourist tents can be…
Keep your head cold and your feet warm - everyone has known this saying since childhood, but hardly anyone listens to it until they find themselves on a hike in unfavorable…
This map shows the beaches in the area of Feodosia, Sudak and the New World. And I found the way to the beaches in the vicinity of Sudak and the New World on one of the forums:…
An excursion tour around Crimea is usually a week-long trip around Crimea by bus. You travel to different cities, visit sights. From time to time you drive up to the sea and wash…
SERVICE SYSTEM AT THE AIRPORT. The tourist must arrive at the check-in point no later than 2 hours before the departure time indicated on the ticket. If a tourist receives a package…
Rest is a serious matter, and advice from smart people will be completely useful. Someone learns from someone else's experience, and you learn from ours - after all, we are not…
Crimea is a great place for hiking in autumn. It’s no longer as hot as in summer, the grapes, dogwoods and blackberries have finally ripened, and the crowds of vacationers have…
Are you looking for a hike? And I try to be found. More precisely, not me, but my hikes. I organize hiking trips in the Crimea and the Carpathians. I don’t know what kind of hike…
The first trip is always an important event. The style of your further travel largely depends on how you enter the world of tourism (hiking). After all, everyone knows that how you…
Hiking website? You found it. I don’t sleep enough at night to ensure that my site is just a “Hiking Site”, and not, say, a “hot tour site” or a “commercial site”. After all, the…
Greece is good, but far away. But I like to relax in Crimea, where there are also a lot of nudists. True, I have not yet come across places where it is officially allowed to be…
The fact that Crimea is an ideal place for those who want to sunbathe and swim naked is probably known to everyone. But, unfortunately, in most sources both in traditional media and…
When going to Crimea this summer, we decided to visit Feodosia. One of the reasons for this was the proximity of Feodosia to famous nudist beaches. The most popular of which is…
Question: What explains the properties of Polartec® material? Is there a difference between Polartec® and fleece? Answer: Soft and warm Polartec® perfectly retains body heat. The…
About the main dangers that await climbers on high-mountain hikes. First of all, about mountain sickness - mountain sickness. About its diagnosis and prevention. Potentially…
The success of a tourist trip largely depends on the correct selection and quality of camp tourist equipment. The weight of camp equipment ranges from 3 to 10% of the total weight…
Weekend hikes are one of the most widespread and accessible forms of organizing active recreation for workers. Participation in weekend hikes should educate workers in the spirit of…
The guide includes brief information that may be useful to tourists when organizing and conducting multi-day amateur trips. It provides practical advice and recommendations on…
The most common type of camping equipment is a tent. It should have minimal dimensions, weight and cost, be easy to install, provide comfortable conditions, and be simple to…
1. Berman A. Ski travel. M., FiS, 1968. 2. Wind of Wanderings, No. 1. M., FiS, 1965. 3. Wind of Wanderings, No. 10. M., FiS, 1975. 4. Wind of Wanderings, No. 12. M. FiS. 1977. 5.…
The choice of kitchen equipment depends primarily on the area of travel and the possibility of using local fuel (firewood). The time of year is also a determining factor. In…
The conditions and nature of tourist travel impose a number of requirements on equipment. It should be light, durable, reliable, easy to use, small in size, and able to be used in…
During travel, many tourist groups take an active part in socially useful work, carry out tasks for various organizations, and conduct observations of nature. This makes the hike…
On the hiking trail you may encounter difficulties and even dangers. Some of them are associated with real obstacles - passing passes, swamps, rapids rivers, others depend on…
A tourist bivouac is a rest for the participants of the hike, a place where they eat, sleep and prepare for the further journey, it is a fire, a hearth, shelter from bad weather.…
To navigate the terrain means to find the direction of the sides of the horizon and your location relative to surrounding local objects and relief elements. Orientation when moving…
Successful travel is largely determined by the ability of tourists to correctly distribute their time and energy, choose the most rational pace and order of movement of the group,…
Food must cover the energy expenditure of tourists during the trip. As a rule, this consumption, even on a simple route, amounts to 3,000–4,000 calories daily for each person.…
Tourism is the most widespread form of active recreation and recreation for workers, one of the important means of educating Soviet people. During their travels, tourists get…
The main items of group equipment for water tourists are kayaks, boats or rafts. Each of them has its own varieties and types, but they all must have certain seaworthiness -…
The forest is your green friend. Do not cut down trees and bushes for poles and stakes for tents, do not break branches to make huts, bedding, etc. In case of emergency, you can…
The book makes an attempt to generalize the experience of organizing and equipping bivouacs. It tells about the choice of their place in summer and winter in different regions and…
Travelers spend about two-thirds of their hiking time at rest stops, that is, most of the route is spent in stopovers. A tourist bivouac is a halting place where travelers rest,…
The site for setting up tents must be horizontal. As a last resort, the heads of those lying down should be higher than their feet. In the mountains, the site can be leveled by…
Improvised summer shelters for a rest or overnight stay can be built from scrap materials. An improvised tent can be made from plastic film thrown over a cord stretched at a height…
If a competition was announced for the best tourist emblem, a bonfire could certainly be such an emblem. More than anything - a fire! One reputable publication, which contains all…
Fire pits are devices for hanging or installing buckets of boilers, pans, baking sheets; These are also cooking utensils, camping axes, saws, etc. The simplest device - a spear…
General requirements for any tents are light weight, waterproofness, good thermal insulation, wind resistance, quick installation and disassembly, comfort, durability, ease of…
For a good rest, you need light, compact, comfortable bags that retain heat well. They should dry quickly and be easy to transport. The best thermal insulation is the down of…
They are used during winter hikes in forested areas for heating tents, drying equipment and cooking. When the stove is burning, it is warm in the tent even in very cold weather. The…
When traveling for a long time in a forestless area, they usually take with them primus stoves (such as “Bumblebee” or “Tourist”) with a supply of gasoline in 5 or 10 liter…
With a decrease in air temperature, with an increase in altitude and a decrease in atmospheric pressure, the boiling point of water decreases. In this case, the cooking process is…
1. Zlatsen Ts. Pocket guide for tourists. - M.: Profizdat, 1963. 2. Tourist's companion. Ed. 3rd. - M.: FiS, 1969. 3. Tourist (Tourist Library). - M.: FiS, 1974. 4. Berman A.E.…
The book you have read is, as the author indicates, a review. Its advantages include the fact that it gives a broad picture of camp life in a bivouac, allowing you to imagine at…
Tourists need to take into account that the closer they are to nature, the more likely it is that they will encounter poisonous animals, as well as animals that carry diseases.…
Abalakov V. M. Fundamentals of mountaineering. M., FiS. 1958. Agadzhanyan N. A, Mirrakhimov M. M. Mountains and body resistance. "Science", 1970. Mountaineering. FiS, 1954. Appolov…
In the mountains, where they often have to trek through treeless areas, tourists are forced to use flammable gases, kerosene or gasoline as fuel. Liquefied gases Recently, gas…
Sunburn. From prolonged exposure to the sun on the human body, sunburns form on the skin, which can cause a painful condition for tourists. Solar radiation is a stream of rays of…
If, despite the measures taken, any of the participants in the high-altitude trek exhibit symptoms of mountain sickness, it is necessary: - for headaches, take citramon, pyramidon…
During a long stay at altitude, a number of changes occur in the body, the essence of which boils down to maintaining normal human functioning. This process is called…
Dry atmospheric air contains: nitrogen 78.08%, oxygen—20.94%, carbon dioxide—0.03%, argon—0.94% and other gases—0.01%. When rising to a height, this percentage does not change, but…
Mountain sickness can manifest itself suddenly, especially in cases where a person has significantly exceeded the limits of his individual tolerance in a short period of time, or…
According to the degree of influence of climatic and geographical factors on humans, the existing classification subdivides (conditionally) mountain levels into: - low mountains -…
Getting to know your native land, all long and long journeys begin at the threshold of your home, in the vicinity of your city, town, village - with small weekend hikes. It is in…
Midges and insects - mosquitoes, flies, midges, horseflies, gadflies, wood lice, ticks, sand flies - can cause a lot of trouble on a hike. Some of them are also carriers of…
The small but very cozy village of Ordzhonikidze is located in Eastern Crimea, not far from Feodosia. It is surrounded on three sides by the sea. Ordzhonikidze is not as well known…
In most of the hikes organized by the OutdoorUkraine tour club, the instructor is responsible for meal planning (making a food layout) and purchasing products. Each of our…
When asking for a map of Kazantip, you probably wanted to know how to get to the Kazantip festival. After all, there is also Cape Kazantip. He is also in Crimea, but from a…
Is it possible to get to the Kazantip festival for free? Can! For this you need...Yellow suitcase. The yellow suitcase is the national symbol of the Kazantip festival and gives the…
The Kazantip festival itself is easy to find - Crimea - Evpatoria - Popovka village - Kazantip. But finding and downloading the new anthem of Kazantip turned out to be much more…
On July 14, all participants in the festival "Genoese Helmet 2006" were registered, which will begin on July 15 in the medieval fortress of Sudak. As our correspondent was told by…
Dates: July 15 - August 26, 2006 Venue: s. Popovka (Evpatoria). Contact: www.kazantipa.net Kazantip does not end, but is only interrupted. It circulates in the blood all year long,…
As a instructor I am often asked what equipment to take, what will work and what won't. It's a difficult question. On the one hand, a lot depends on the situation and personal…
Recently I noticed a lot of interest in the phrase “Great Journey”. It turns out that “The Great Journey” is just a cartoon, and according to critics, not a very successful one (I…
This ancient citadel is located in the Bakhchisarai region, somewhat south of Beshik-Tau. On a small plateau there was a fortress about which little is known so far. This ancient…
Map of Feodosia with street names and list of attractions. This map is the most widespread map of Feodosia on the Internet, apparently because it is the best. It is not too…
This year, before the start of the holiday season, a massive information attack was carried out across Crimea. TV channels assured us that there were riots, protests, etc. in…
Crimea has not only beautiful beaches and resorts, but also several districts of the city. The stench is not too great, but it’s super malovnichny. It’s so easy to look at such…
If you want to find exotic place for trekking this year, maybe you Ukraine will be your destination. Here exist two wonderful trekking areas East Carpathian and Crimean Mountains.…
If you want to find new place for adventure trekking this year, maybe you Ukraine will be your destination. Here exist two wonderful trekking areas East Carpathian and Crimean…
I offer you a simple way of earning money – mediation . You help me find clients, I pay you 10% commission on each order. This applies to both travel agencies and individuals. The…
All year round I am engaged in hiking in the Carpathians. These are real hikes with backpacks, tents and food over a fire. Romance included. No special training required - just be…
We offer active tours in Crimea and the Carpathians. Our tours are real active walking tourism. Romance from start to finish. All the delights of tourism - a backpack, a tent, a…
We offer walking tours in Crimea and the Carpathians. Our tours are real active walking tourism. Romance from start to finish. All the delights of tourism - a backpack, a tent, a…
Hello. My name is Yasko Kirill. I organize and conduct commercial walking tours in the Crimea and the Carpathians. Interested in cooperation with you. For mediation I offer a…
Trekking is a strange English word that means hiking . You spend the night in tents or small wooden houses, cook over a fire, sleep in a sleeping bag, wash with river water, but…
Here you can find the most needed Survival Ukrainian phrases. Goog / well / ok Okay I [ja] Я You [ty /vy ] You / You Hello [pryvit] Priv_t Good afternoon [dobryj den ] Good day Good…
As an experienced tourist, I am often asked the question “how to properly pack for a hike?” I’ll say right away that it’s impossible to get ready correctly. The ideal is not…
Would you like to meet a girl (boy)? Great wish. There are a huge number of dating sites on the Internet, they will certainly help you. And I will help you with something else. What…
If you are interested in the temperature of the water in the sea, it means that you are most likely planning to swim in it. At sea... Hmm... Interesting idea, new. I also want to…
Do you know what a sanatorium is? I know now. I looked in the encyclopedia and found out. A sanatorium (from Latin sano - I treat, heal) is a medical and preventive institution for…
We organize active holidays in Crimea. For us, active recreation is primarily hiking. As you understand, there is a lot of activity in this type of recreation. In addition, due to…
All boarding houses in Crimea on one page. The best holiday offers. Reservations are free. You will find these and other tempting offers... On some other site. And here we offer…
The scorching sun, the salty smell of the sea and thousands of naked bodies stretched out on the hot sand. This is not a bout of mass exhibitionism or a pagan cult of sun…
Let-go, oh-tpu-ska, oh-t-p-u-s-k-a! - the laboring masses chant. Vacation is such a funny and short word, but what a huge meaning we put into it. The exhortations of priests about…
Holidays in Turkey seem to be becoming very popular. I studied the statistics of search queries and found out that people are interested in vacations in Turkey almost twice as often…
With the start of the holiday season, millions of people from all over the “union” come to Crimea. They arrive, quickly sunbathe (burn out) and begin to think about how to have fun.…
Here somehow a vague request flashed through to share various jokes on tourist topics. Due to the fact that the time has come for tourist gatherings, days out and initiation into…
Every year in North America, about 10 cases of bear attacks on people are recorded, of which one is fatal. Those. not so many, although there are countless bears there. the bear…
Here is a list of the words most often used in sports and tourism terminology and their interpretation, as well as explanations of some slang words. alpendyai - (horn) slang. the…
Law of Unpredictability: Everything will not be as expected. Law of fees: If all collections are going well, something is wrong here. Consequence: Something must happen very soon…
Rhodiola rosea (Golden root). Rhodiola rosea (hereinafter referred to as RR) gives a pink color only when it is freshly dug and soaked for a short time (after three to four weeks…
"FOREST KITCHEN". Should you go on a hike lightly, relying only on pasture? We are against this approach. But we will not refuse the gifts of the gracious Mother Nature. So who's on…
The need for medical assistance during a ski trip is most often associated with hypothermia and injuries resulting from falls. Cold and strong wind can cause frostbite and freezing,…
Sometimes on ski trips some participants stray from the group. This can happen not only on the route, but also during the construction of a bivouac: in bad weather, the wind quickly…
There is pandemonium in the club. Beginning of January. Tourists are preparing for winter travel, which they definitely want to spend in the Arctic. They want to test themselves for…
Length - 15.8/19 km Running time - 245/260 min. 1. From t.b. "Halt" (260 m.) Go to the SE along a dirt road along the power line and a ravine on the left until a fork with a path at…
Length -16.5/20 km Running time -255/275 min. 1. From Art. Scientific (550 m) go to the SE on a dirt road along the watershed past forks with paths, quarter post 25|27|34 to quarter…
Length - 15.9/19 km Running time -285/285 min. 1. From Art. Scientific (550 m) go to the NW by a dirt road along the watershed to the pond, then to the SW, past the timber industry…
Length - 14.9/18 km Running time -280/310 min. 1. 0t st. Scientific (550 m) go to the NW dirt road along the watershed to the pond and then to the SW, past the timber industry…
Length -15.4/19 km Running time - 255/265 min. 1. From Art. Bashtanovka (185 m) go south along a dirt road with a blue mark along a ravine to a fork with a blue marked path at the…
Length - 6.9/9 km Running time - 165/180 min. 1. From Art. Mangup descent to the SE to the village. Khoja-Sala (43) in b. Dzhan-Dere (44), then follow the path to the south,…
Length: A- 9.7/12 km; B - 10.0/12 km Running time: A - 160/120 min; B - 155/120 min. 1. From Art. Bashtanovka (185 m) go to the SE on a dirt road with a green mark through the…
You re never too far away from a lit cigarette in Ukraine, and in some bars and clubs the term second-hand smoke just doesn t seem strong enough. On the other hand, smokers will…
They say that Ukrainians can spot a foreigner from a kilometre away, but you shouldn t worry about this alone making you the target of criminal behaviour. Kyiv is in fact a rather…
The national currency is the hryvnia (hr), which replaced the transitional karbovanets on September 2, 1996. Don t be confused if your amount is given in roubles. You haven t been…
Ukrainian dishes show a sophisticated simplicity based on pleasing combinations of fresh, pickled, and smoked ingredients. While cooking techniques are not complicated, dishes may…
Many a tourist has enjoyed an icy-cold draft beer on a hot summer s day in Kyiv simply because the soft drinks are often lukewarm - but probably very few have regretted it.…
Most westerners will find driving along Khrescatyk and several other main throughfares relatively easy. The problem kick in when you try to drive anywhere outside of these…
Length - 11.2/14 km Running time - 175/180 min. 1. From t.b. “Halt” (260 m) go to the SE along a dirt road along the power line and a beam on the left until a fork with a path…
This is without a doubt one of Kyiv s oldest and most beloved streets. In ancient times it linked the administrative part of the upper town with Podil, the lower town of merchants…
Should I go to the mountains? How to prepare for a hike? Which route to choose?... Even experienced travelers have a lot of questions before a new trip. And that's great! The more…
Length - 11.3/14 km Running time - 155/160 min. 1. From Art. Tash-Dzhargan (385 m) go to the south along the path along the right Tatarskaya beam up to the crossroads on the lane.…
Until the mid-80s, most Crimeans did not know the word “encephalitis”. The number of ticks was not significant. The disease was introduced during the migration of squirrels from…
Aya (Greek) - saint Madness (Turk.) - island - (Crimean Adas ~ Crimean Island) Ajji, Aji (Turk.) - bitter taste - (Adji Su ~ bitter water) The moon, Aios (Greek) - holy - (Ai-Petri…
Length - 6.7/3 km Running time - 120/115min 1. From f. Art. Pochtovaya (190m) go SE, E along the highway until the fork with the Simferopol-Sevastopol highway before the bridge over…
Length - 3.7/5 km Walking time - 55/45 min. 1. From f. Art. Bakhchisarai (140 m) go E through the station square to the intersection of streets and then straight ahead, E, along…
Length - 8.3/10 km Running time - 135/155 min. 1. From t.b. “Halt” (260 m) go to the SE along a dirt road along the power line and a beam on the left until a fork with a path at the…
Famous Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli was the mastermind behind this attractive Baroque church that greets the throngs at the top of Andriyivskiy uzviz. Built in 1754, it s…
Length - 4.5/6 km Walking time - 75/70 min 1. From f. Art. Clean (260m) go to the SE on a dirt road, through the dachas to the bridge on the Simferopol-Sevastopol highway (NW, 275…
Length: A - 17.6/22 km; B - 18.3/22 km Running time: A - 325/340 min; B - 325/335 km. 1. From Art. Bakla (360 m) go NW to the fork in the road at the mouth of the bay. Bad Yar (7)…
Located on a bluff above Andriyivsky uzviz, this museum carries forth on a wide range of topics concerning Ukraine s history from prehistoric times up to the present day. There are…
Boots are an integral part of any tourist’s equipment. Traditionally, a lot of attention is paid to the selection of shoes, and this is understandable - our feet carry us, if you…
-->This fascinating little museum near the bottom of Andriyivsky uzviz tells the rich history of this important street through the years. Special attention is paid to recreating the…
We have a tradition of calling functional underwear for sports the word “thermal underwear”. This is not entirely correct, but tradition is tradition. The prefix “thermo” misleads…
I came, I saw, I conquered. Nowadays, a certain part of the tourist humanity experiences problems in the matter of “seen”. Myopia, farsightedness, astigmatism and God knows what…
I cannot say that alcohol is healthy, but my conscience does not allow me to call it harmful. (A.A.K) Considering all the difficult loads that all participants in tourist events…
Poisoning Signs of poisoning Poisoning or intoxication develops as a result of exposure to various toxic substances on the body. Most often, these substances are used in everyday…
If the ants quickly run around the anthill, close their holes and quietly swear, it means rain... The good weather will not change in the coming days 1. At sunset and sunrise the…
B without acclimatization preparation, the success of the ascent is problematic, especially when it is made at a height of more than 5000. Almost everyone feels the influence of…
► Four stages, protecting the body from cold. ► Contradiction of the person-clothing system ► Resolution of person-clothing contradictions. ► Self-heating methods ► Tips - who is…
-->The celebrated Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov lived in this house from 1906-1916 and again from 1918-1919. It was here that he wrote the novel The White Guard and the play Days…
Many of us, while in the mountains, to one degree or another experience the manifestations of acute mountain sickness (AMS) - “mountain sickness” in the lexicon of mountain…
Nordic Walking or Ski Walking is a form of walking using modified ski poles. It evolved from an off season ski-training activities known as Hill Bounding and Ski Walking to become a…
-->Built in the late 19th century in the style of a Greek temple with a six-column portico designed by Kyiv architects Horodetsky and Boytsov, valuable collections largely unknown…
There was a time when I laughed at what I termed as "yuppies" using trekking poles for hiking. If a backpack was not carried, I was even more amused. Who in their right mind would…
Extremely popular in Europe for years, more and more Americans are realizing the benefits of a quality set of trekking poles. Offering a wide range of features, quality trekking…
When you have selected your set of trekking poles you should practice walking with them. The most important technique you need to learn is the proper way to hold them. Holding the…
Don't store your bag rolled up tightly in a compression sack. Bags stored for a long time that are compressed tightly can loose their loft. Store your bag in a breathable sack made…
So you found the perfect the boot. If fits your plans, they feel like a pair of slippers (well you hope they will after they are broken in), and it was in your budget.…
Put soap on the outside of your pots. Only does this if you are car camping and cooking over a fire. Introducing this much soap in the backcountry would not be following Leave No…
Make sure you know how to use your stove. Discovering your stove is difficult to prime should not happen while shivering and hungry on the trail. Use your stove at home in a more…
The primary purpose of a sleeping pad isn't comfort, but insulation from Mother Earth so she doesn't suck all the heat out of you via conduction. When nighttime temperatures fall…
Sleeping Bags are great for keeping warm in airports and stations, on overnight trains and buses, and for crashing on a new friend's floor. They're also useful for insulating…
Aside from the comfort a sleeping pad provides, you'd freeze at night if you didn't have one between your sleeping bag and the tent floor. 1. Decide how much you're willing to spend…
Outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg, one of the largest collections of Russian art is housed here. The building belonged to the upper-class Tereschenko family and was built in the…
This World War II memorial complex, which opened in 1981, includes a museum with 18 different galleries, an eternal flame, plaques honouring particularly heroic Soviet cities and an…
What to see: Khreschatyk The city s grandest thoroughfare of slightly intimidating Stalinist architecture of uninterrupted facades reminding a stone carved canyon wall. Many of the…
Malakhov barrow may not possibly strictly impress you on its outward appearance, it looks like an ordinary hill. But, having occupied a predominant position above Korabelnaya…
During Sevastopol defence by the entrance of Northern bay in the 1854 and 1855 years Russian sail ships were sank, to protect the entrance from enemy vessels on raid and by this to…
Joann Zlatoust s temple and its belfry were erected in 1832-1837 in Yalta according to the project of the architect from Odessa Gelogi Torichelli. Except its direct purpose, the…
St Vladimir s Cathedral in Khersonesus was laid in 1861 to the design by Grimm. The building was erected by architects Vyatkin and Tarasov and later contractor Gubonin. The…
The cathedral of Nicholas the Marine was built in 1857-1859 by architect Avdeyev. It is a tombstone of all the defenders of Sevastopol. The works of decoration were finished in…
The church of Alexander Nevsky, that is situated at the opening of Kirov street in Yalta, resembles old Russian churches of the seventeenth century due to the grouping of its domes…
The unique church in Kerch - the church of Ioann Predtecha - is the only one of architectural monuments, which have been well preserved since the period of the golden age of the…
One of the masterpieces of the late medieval East architecture mosque Djuma-Djami is found in Crimea. It is the only multidomed mosque in our country. It was built in the…
Located on bank of troubled mountain river Uchan-Su in Yalta the catholic church represents the lengthened building. Laying of walls and carving of profiles differs with the…
Armenian church in Yalta resembles remotely an ancient temple Ripsime (VII-XIIcc.) in Echmiadzin. The building constucted in 1909 - 1914 by architect Ter-Mikelov according to the…
Kichkine palace was built in 1908-1911 on the Ai-Todor cape in Gaspra, not far from Avrorina rock, on with two years later the famous Swallow nest was built. There is nothing more…
The monument of architecture of beginnings of XX century - ex-palace of Bukhara s emir in Yalta is erected in 1907-1911. The author of project Tarasov used the plastic metthods and…
The palace Dyulber (excellent), constructed in Koreiz for Great prince Piotr Nikolayevich in 1895-1897.On Krasnov project, represents the asymmetric two-four floor building,…
In Upper Massandra there is one of the best architectural monuments of the Southern Coast of Crimea - it is the Palace of emperor Alexander the Third. It is built by the slopes of…
A comparatively small palace with two small towers buit in the English style is one of the oldest constructions of this kind on the Southern coast of the Crimea.It s a bit younger…
The monument of architecture - medieval armenian cloister Surb-Khach (1358) - is located in picturesque location in 4 kilometers from city Stary Krym, one of oldest on peninsula.…
Inkerman cave monastery is situated on the right bank of the river Black, where it falls into the North Bay in the neighbourhood of Sevastopol. The monastery was founded in the…
In the suburbs of Bahchisaray (in the ancient times it was called Azis) several unique monuments of architecture of the Middle Ages were preserved. These are the Mausoleums of the…
At the beginning of the 20th century a 2-store estate was built on the bank of the Salgir river. It is distinguished by its asymmetric composition and is crowned by a decorative…
The outstanding Russian painter K. A. Korovin worked in Gurzuf for many years. In 1910-1912 he built the cottage-workshop Salambo on his own design. Geometrically clear-cut…
Richelie s House (a monument of architecture) was built in 1811 by the then governor general. It was remade more than once, and nowadays it looks quite differently than before. In…
One of the most interesting monuments in Simferopol is, perhaps, Vorontzov s house. It was built in 1827 by architect F.Elson. The house is distinguished by its precise planning and…
Constructed by a German architect Berger, the fountain Night was bought in 1898 by the owner of Gurzuf resort Gubonin at Vienna fair. It presents a typical sample of the plastic art…
It is the main moorage, a peculiar town emblem and architectural monument. It was built together with the first buildings in Sevastopol. For the first time it was an original…
The Academic Russian Gorky Theatre is built after the project of the outstanding academician in architecture A.N.Beketov in 1911. In january, 1996 the reconstruction of the theatre…
Once in Simferopol - it was 1827 - a native amateur of antiquity met a loaded with stones cart comming down from ravine Kermenchik where stone was quarried for building needs. By a…
Mount Mitridat rises above Kerch like a high dome. Two and a half thousand years ago there was an acropolis of ancient Pantikapey - the capital of Bosphor kingdom. The mountain was…
Two grey hills can be seen from Mount Mitridat in Kerch. These are famous Melek-Chesmensky and Tsar burial mounds. Inside them there are stone burial vaults - the mute witnesses of…
White rock is a masterpiece of nature. It is only 100 metres high but looks very impressive and picturesque: water, sun and winds have sculptured fantastical projections and caves,…
A celebration of baptism happens on January 19. It is a celebration of the baptism of Christ. All Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox Churches have long services in the morning, and…
The residence of spiritual owner of karaites - gakham - after Crimea affiliating to Russia has become Yevpatoria. In connection with it in beginning of XIX century under management…
The largest in the Crimea the Yalta hotel, built on the design of the architects Polyansky, Moshkunova, represents a 17-storeyed building. It dominates the panorama when you…
It is a botanical reservation where the wild medicinal flora grows (1979). Here at the head of Burulcha valley and on the northern part of mountain Tyrke the square of 1500 hektar -…
The academicians N.I. Andrusov, V.A.Obruchev, V.I. Vernadskiy Mud Hills are three prohibited mud hills on the Northern-East from the Kerch peninsula, which were named in honour of…
The Kerch peninsula is the eastern extremity of the Crimea. On the opposite side of the Kerch Strait the Caucasian mountains are seen. The peninsula stretches out from the…
Djau-Tepe is a mud volcano. It is the monument of nature of national significance (1975). It is the biggest mud volcano on the Kerch peninsula. The height of the hill is 116 metres…
It is a monument of nature of national importance (1981) in the environs of Belogorsk. A formidable rock rises above the alley for more than 150 metres; its height above the sea…
It is a reservation (1980) on the Tarkhankut peninsula. Here, by Atlesh, over the extent of the Southern Tarkhankut Coast, for 3 kilometres, in the result of wind erosion and…
It is a monument of nature (1969), where interesting sights are concentrated. The path, leading to the mountaintop, begins not far from the old columned arbour, nestling at the foot…
The shape of Ayudag (Mount Medved) is peculiar to all laccolites - so called volcanos which did not take place . The dome-shaped summit formed in the result of magma cooling down in…
The famous Valley of Ghosts and chaos on the downhill of Demerdji mountain is located on the eastern outlying district of the Alushta amphetheatre. This is the nature memorial of…
It is a monument of inanimate nature in Kastropol. This stone bulwark towers for about 120 meters above the Black Sea, forming a unique ancient volcanic massif, reminding a fortress…
Monument of nature (1947). It rises (440m) in a few kilometeres north-west from Alushta. In ancient times on the top of the mountain there situated a fortress. Hence, the name…
It is a composite monument of nature (1947) in Simeiz, which in 1984 was promoted to the rank of the monument of nature of national importance. The whimsical shape of the mountain…
It is a landscape botanical reserve. This mountain - the highest the Main Range (855 m) outcast - is well seen from the trolleybus road against the back-cloth of Babugan-mountain…
It is the mountain-relic, the medieval fortress - the capital of principality Feodoro, the monument of nature of national importance since 1964. It is situated near village…
Natural monument (1947), reserve (1980). Stretched out southeast, Donuzlav has the large area and is the deepest lake in the Crimea. Donuzlav in it s origin is the sea-bay,…
Wolfey is a natural cave, situated on the right bank of the river Beshterek, was discovered in 1972. Wolfey is well seen from the highway Simpheropol - Feodosiya. Archeological…
Syuren is a natural mainsail, discovered in 1964, situated in the valley of Belbek. This wide mainsail attracted atention of the primeval people, who lived here 15-20 thousand years…
Kiyik-koba is a natural cave (discovered in 1947). It is situated in the valley of the river Zuya, to the south of the settlement of Zuya, at a distance of 8 kilometres. In 1924-25…
This cave is one of the most ancient proofs of the human life in the Crimea. It is situated in the outskirts of Simferopol, in the valley of the river Maly Salgir. Amazing that the…
It is a botanical reservation of national significance (1978) that is situated on the lower Karabi-yaila karst plateau of Crimean Main ridge. On the lime stone surface studded with…
It is a national botanical reservation (1987) which occupies the whole right side of Kanaka river valley that lies on the coast to the east of Rybachye village. Here was preserved…
Beech grove with adjoining area of karst jaila is a natural monument (1947) near jags of Ai-Petri. The largest on Crimean jaila area of beech-hornbeam forest spreaded on the plateau…
It is the monument of nature (1969) and the reserving stow (1980). Balka the Big Kastel stretches to the sea shore on Tarkhankut peninsula that is situated on the North-West of…
Bakla is one of the notable and beautiful places in Crimea. It is 18 kilometres away from Simferopol. It lies on the south edge of Interior ridge. Steep and precipitous crests of…
Djangul s landslide coast is a monument of the nature (1960), a nature reserve (1980). Djangul s coast is a marvellous world of the seaside rocks and landslides. It is on the…
In the western part of the South coast you can rather often meet lime rocks and blocks which are piling up chaotically and large parts of the slope which were moved from their…
Baring of fossil flow of volcanic lava is near the village Petropavlovka, Simferopol district. It is a monument of the nature of the Crimean foothill. About 150 - 160 million years…
They were announced the monuments of nature and taken under guarding in 1969. The G.A.Maximovich Kristalnaya cave-pit, Visyachaya, Medovaya, Zhemchuzhnaya, Mishorskaya,…
Mountain-mass Chatyr-Dag (mountain pastures and caves) is natural monument and Crimean reserve. Ancient travellers noticed the original shape of that mountain. It resembled them a…
It is the state geological nature reserve (1989). It is situated between the boundaries of Karabi mountain pasture, the highland plateau. All visible space of plateau is studdled…
On western slope of Dolgorukov plateau, on side opposite from Chatyr-Dag of Angara-Salgir valley, in 3,5 kms from Perevalnoye site there is place and cave Kizil-Koba (Red) - the…
Incidents with unlucky tourists, who clamber up cliffs and than have no idea of geting down, have a tragic end now and then. But the Shaitan-Merdven or the Devil s stairs is not one…
In the neighbourhood of Yalta, on the edge of forest reserve, where a river runs under the rock, born by the waterfall Uchan-Su, a wonderful town The Glade of Fairy-Tales settled…
Fine weather conditions - cloudlessness, dryness and transparence of the air played an important role in the history of Simeis. There was created an astronomic observatory. Some…
The factory of champagne wines which celebrated it s centenary in 1978 is situated in Novy Svet settlement. The factory produces the Crimean champagne of brute sort (without sugar),…
The world-known association Massandra with it s two factories and cellars made in the rock where a mysterious process of ripening of incomparable muscatels, tokais, ports takes…
It is a nature monument (1968), a nature reserve (1980) on the plateau of Tarhankut peninsula, near Krasnoselskoe village. There is no normal top-soil at that place of the…
Acres of Crimean natural reserve are situated in the central part of mountain Crimea, near a foot of Babugan, on yayla and partly on a southern downhill of Main Range. This is the…
There is a scientific center with almost a century history in the east Crimea. This history was starting in 1901 when Terentiy Ivanovich Vyazemsky, privat-docent of Moscow…
It was founded in 1978 in the north of the aquatory of the Karkinit Bay. It aims at preserving the flora and fauna of the area. It is a place of rest of waterfowl birds of passage…
Cape Martyan is a monument of nature, national preserve (1973). A preserve Cape Martyan is in the direct vicinity from the famous parks of Nikita Botanical Gardens, scientific…
This vast very shallow and salty bay of the Sea of Azov is a rather complicated interlacing of water and dry land, a distinctive maze. It is sinuous, produces numerous coves,…
The Swan Islands (Sari-Bulat) are situated on the Northern- Western beaches of the plain Crimea at a distance of 3,5 km from the seashore in the Karkinit Bay. All the islands…
Yalta State Mountains and Forests Reserve was founded in 1973 with the purpose of preserving the forests of the southern slope of the Main Ridge and Yaila nature complexes which are…
Alupka Park makes up a joined ensemble with Vorontsov Palace. Nowhere except Alupka,- said E.L.Markov, the writer of the past century, in Crimean Essays ,- I have not seen such…
In 1964 the plain Crimea parks - the monuments of landscape art were taken under protection. Saki spa park, was layed out in 1890-1892, occupies the area of 23 hectares. The park of…
Founded in the first half of the 19 century; contains 200 kinds and forms of trees and bushes; its area - 70 hectares; Foros sanatorium is on park s area. Foros Park was founded in…
Gurzuf Park is the sight of Gurzuf. It was created in 1803 on the seaside rock. The park is landscape, more than 110 kinds and decorative forms of trees and bushes of South flora…
The territory of luxurious Kharakh Park is one of the warmest places on the South coast and that is why even heat-loving foreigners feel themselves good there. In the park which…
On the slope of Mogabi mountain, on the place of the South coastal Crimean forest in the beginning of the 19 century the landscape park was created: nearly 400 kinds, varieties and…
In Massandra Park which was layed out at the beginning of the XIX century more than 250 kinds and garden forms of plants grow. In that ancient landscape park together with local…
Miskhor Park is a monument of landscape art, it was installed earlier than the other Crimean parks - at the end of the XVIII century. There on the area of 23 hectares there are…
Nizhnyaya Oreanda Park is beautiful during all the seasons. The combination of luxuriant greenery with fairy-tale rock conglomeration gives it particular expressiveness and…
This memorial cemetry exists since the begining of the twentieth century. The first name was of Ioann-Zlatoust. It was reconstructed in 1977 - 1982. Prominent men of science and…
During Crimea occupation by fascists on territories of state farm Krasny (at present farm called after Dzerzhinski) the laborcamp was created. On location of mass shooting down of…
In 1964 on Nachimov square there was constructed a Memorial wall, that consisted of 19 memorial rolls of honour, with the names of units of Primorskaya army, ships of Black sea…
The assault of Sapun-mount is one of the brightest episodes of the past war. Today here on the summit of Sapun-mount there is the memorial complex. The first monuments of the…
K.A. Trenev came to Simferopol in 1909 and lived there till 1931. In Simferopol he had created a lot of his works including Lubov Yarovaya play. The memorial to the writer was…
The monument is situated in Simferopol on the bank of the river Salgir. Here, in 1777, artillery positions were situated and the Russian troops were encamped. The sculptor is…
During the Crimean War period the defence of Sevastopol was organized by Commander-in-chief of the fleet Kornilov. On the place where he had been deadly wounded, on the Malakhov…
Checkov s Monument was set up at 1953 on the small square near the main path of Seaside Park. Sculptor Motovilov has created an image of writer which is deep in his thought.…
It s a monument of the Ukrainian General - Bogdan Khmelnitskiy, which was erected in 1954 in Simferopol in the street which was named after the great ukrainian hetman. Sculptures:…
In the environs of Kerch, there are a lot of of ancient quarries, stretching under the ground for many kilometres: Adjimushkay, Starokarantinny, Bagerovsky. In ancient times…
Bastions formed a foundation of deeply echeloned defence of a fortress. There were seven bulwarks in all. Monuments and memorable signs were built in the location of all seven…
Fraternal cemetery is an enormous town of dead fighting men who had not allowed their enemies, as one of epitaph says to overstep the border-line of the place, where their graves…
Soon after termination of war with Russia, the Turkeys, not desiring make peace with loss of Crimea, on July 22, 1774 dissembarked near Alushta and were strengthened near villages…
The Crimean Astrophysical Observatory, the largest in the Ukraine is located in Nauchny settlement at the plane top of watershed of Bodrak and Kacha rivers not far from…
There is a myth in Kyiv that the city s medieval castle once played host to English King Richard the Lionheart, who apparently visited the castle during the 12th century, either on…
Astanin Estuary is the state ornithological reserve and natual monument (1974) in the Northern coast of Kerch peninsula. The shores of the estuary, overgrown by reed, attract birds…
Skelia stalactite cave is a nature monument (1964) at the slope of Baydarscaya valley. There are some halls in the cave, joined by passages, the second from which is the biggest and…
They are the monuments of nature since 1969, Stavri-kaya, Basman-3, Basman-5, Basman-7, Iograph caves. Stavri-kaya cave (100/10m) is decorated with gypseous crystals; Basman-3…
It is a nature monument (1964), a state nature reserve (1974). The real steppe vegetable and animal associations reserved there. Saline vegetation is widely spread in virgin seaside…
A.Y. Totleben monument was done in 1909 with Bilderling s project. On a high granite pedestal stands a bronze statue of the engineer-general looking at fortifications of the siege…
22 Kreshchatic St. - One of the wings of the present-day Central Post Office was once inhabited by a bourgeois lady known as Diakova. One day, the city s newspapers carried…
If witches in Western Europe prefer gatherings on Walpurgis-night at the top of Broken Mountain in Germany, then Slavonic witches have since olden times taken a fancy to Bald…
There is one really weird building in the very heart of Kyiv. No one can pass it by without staring at it. It is easy to find: travel by metro to Kreshchatik station and exit on to…
In case you are just passing through or simply have a short attention span, we have designed the following self-guided tour to allow you to visit most of Kyiv s notable points of…
Nature monument (1969) is situated above the trolley-bus road near the village Botanicheskoe. The lime rocks, cut in two, form here the cold dark gorge. Sheer rocks of 25-30 metres…
Nature monument (1947), state reservation (1974). The Black River stretches more than 12 kilometres beginning at the Baydarskaya valley and flows along the winding gorge, squeezed…
Nature monument of state importance (1975). This is the place where the river Belbek broke through the inner mountain range. Sheer slopes of the gorge are weathered and form an…
Nature monument (1969), state reservation (1974). The canyon was created by the river Kacha which made a hole in the mountain range. Kacha Canyon is 150 metres wide and it is hard…
It is the only coastal natural monument at the Crimean foothill (1972). At the shores of the former ancient town of Khersones a small aquacomplex reserve - the Bay of Khersones - is…
The coastal aquatic complexes of the Southern Coast were declared the natural monuments, being the subject to protection, in 1972. Out of 20 of such unique sea complexes, on the…
Nature reserve Alchak Cape is situated on the north of Sudak. The cape has over 150 metres in hight, as a gigantic stone statue it rises above the Black Sea. It is made of…
Chauda cape is a monument of the nature (1964). It closes the vast arch of the Feodosian Bay from the east. In the sands and shell rocks of ancient terrace which lies in 20 metres…
Fiolent Cape is a monument of the nature (1969). It is situated on the extreme west of the coast where its stripe is significantly narrowing and on the south of the Heraclitical…
Ai-Todor cape is a monument of the nature (1964). Ai-Todor penetrates into the sea as a Neptune trident. Its most Southern coast is Ai-Todor spur itself, it is the highest part of…
Aiya cape is a large-scale botanic reserve of national significance since 1982. It unites monuments of the nature which have been existing here earlier: The grove of pitzund…
Kazantip cape is a monument of the nature (1964), it is a nature reserve (1980) of the Northern part of the Kerch hilly and mountainous area. Kazantip has the likeness with an…
Plaka cape is a monument of the nature (1947). Plaka is a low cape on the South coast of Crimea on the east from Ayu-Dag. It is an original, resembling an owl in profile in its…
Since 1972, sea areas by Cape Lukul (Sevastopol), along the shores of Atlesh (Tarkhankut), at the Dzhangulsky landslipped coastline (Tarkhankut), by the shores of Bakalskaya spit…
Long long ago there in the entrails of Kara-Dag - The Black Mountain dwelled a terrible Monster - one-eyed Giant-Ogre. In the day-time the Giant used to sleep, but even his peaceful…
Between Alupka and Miskhor on the bank of the mountain river Hasta-bash in ancient times an old man and an old woman were living the rest of their days. The only thought that…
People do not remember by whom and when seven wells were digged out in steppe. They tell only how water went away. There have already been seven wells when an old German man bought…
Once upon a time there was a gorgeous castle on the top of Mount Bear. Twin-brothers lived there in harmony, fought side-by-side, protecting each other. The princes had an faithful…
The mountains, not far from Bahchisaray, are wonderously beautiful. They fascinate the human's gaze with their dizzy precipices and magnificent forests.In old times on the flat top…
Khan Crim-Girey was severe and fierce man, nobody was spared by him. He never felt sorry for anybody. He ascended his throne having gone through the mass of dead bodies. Power and…
There lived a girl in a village, her name was Zyuleika. She had everithing: she was beautiful, kind-hearted, and clear minded. Zyuleika lived with her mother, a poor widow. Terrible…
Once the son of khan Mengli-Girey went on hunting. It was a successful day for hunting as a lot of foxes, hares and 3 wild goats were hunted down. The son of the khan wanted to be…
Long long ago it was, much water has flowed under the bridge since then, but the legend of the splendid and steadfast beauty Feodora - the queen of the Sugdeya was handed on by…
On a high rocky mountainside in Sudak one can see the remains of the fortress. Up to now, walls and defence towers, temples and castles, where Genoese consuls of medieval Sugdeya…
Long ago Konstantinopol, the capital of the Byzantian Empire sent several ships in search for the new fertile lands. The voyage was not easy, as Pont Aksinsky - the Black Sea met…
Long ago it was...The fairy-tale bogatyr lived in the world, he had an unheard strength and unseen courage. And he had an amazing arm - it was a fairy-tale arrow. It possessed the…
People lived near the shores of worried sea-giant, near mountains, covered with green foam of herbes. That southern land was famous for it's amazing nature, innumerable wealth, but…
It was many years ago. Proud and peaceable tribe of the mountain dwellers inhabited Tavrida. They never attacked anybody and nobody attacked them. Those mountain dwellers…
Hey, you, strong horses, Cossack horses! Rush along quicker than acute Tatar arrows, pass the wind! Carry on wounded slaves to cherry gardens, to native dawns and waters of Dnepr...…
There was the time when the chief arkhont Lamah ruled the prosperous Hersonnes. Hikiya was the only daughter of Lamah. At the same time the neighbouring country Bospor was ruled by…
Once upon a time when the South coast was covered by thick forest but the villages were already joined by narrow paths there. Among lonely rocks of Simeiz lived a solitary hermit.…
In the Crimea, in an extreme antiquity there lived a man who wanted at any price to dominate over the whole world. He made his home out of the town Kafa. The live of an ordinary man…
When Allah created the world and having done such a responsible work, was having a rest, the blessed spring came. The trees were green, buds were coming out, flowers appeared.Then…
Once upon a time there lived a modest toiler Abiy-Aka in the village of Miskhor. He has a daughter, a dark-eyed beauty Arzy. Her stature was lithe and slender, like a vine, her…
In far-off days right on the coast there settled a herd of enormous beasts. An old and formidable bear was their leader.Once the bears returned after their raid and found wreckages…
The hordes of nomads - the conquerors rushed into the Crimean land long ago. The inhabitants of the Crimea were not submitted to the newcomes, they exterminated a lot of uninvited…
Two tribes lived in the Crimea long ago. People, who inhabited the shore, were occupied with garden cultivation and catching fish in the sea. People, who lived in the forest, were…
It has happened in Kerch steppe many-many years ago. In that time the Crimea was already famous for its wheat. Once upon a time a merchant nicknamed Golden Elephant appeared in the…
Bukovel ski resort is a new large ski resort in Ivano-Frankivsk oblast 30 km to the west of Yaremcha. It is Ukraine s first European-class resort, with a couple high-speed chair…
Krasiya is one of Ukraine s least known ski resorts, but actually is among the most developed. It has one of the few chair lifts in Ukraine and has supposedly just installed…
Slavsko ski resort (sometimes called Slavske ) is located 120 km from Lviv on the Kyiv-Uzhhorod railroad. Perhaps this fact alone has made it the most popular ski resort in Ukraine.…
Slavsko ski resort (sometimes called Slavske ) is located 120 km from Lviv on the Kyiv-Uzhhorod railroad. Perhaps this fact alone has made it the most popular ski resort in Ukraine.…
Drahobrat (commonly spelled Dragobrat ) is Ukraine s highest ski resort, with a base elevation at 1300 m. This puts the entire resort in the zone of high snowfall and stable…
Tysovets is located 32 km from Skole (Lviv oblast), which is on the Kiev-Uzhhorod train route. The ski resort can be reached by car or taxi from the Skole train station (expect to…
Yablunytsia is a village at 960 m elevation on the highest point of the road from Ivano-Frankivsk to Uzhhorod. It is accessible by car or minibus from Ivano-Frankivsk train station…
Oryavchik is located 28 km from Skole (Lviv oblast), which is on the Kiev-Uzhhorod train route. It is just 4 km from Tysovets. Oryavchik a young and expanding ski resort can be…
Podobovets is located 11 km to the south of the Volovets train station on the Kiev-Uzhhorod train line. Take a taxi to Podobovets and then a horse-drawn sled to the base of the…
Pylypets is an up-and-coming ski area 12 km to the south of the Volovets train station, which is on the Kiev-Uzhhorod train line. The ski lifts (tows, actually) are new, and there…
Beskyd ski area is located at the village of Verkhniy Studenyy off the Kiev-Uzhhorod train line. However, access is a bit difficult because the trains no longer stop at Beskyd…
Yasinya is a large mountain community in a wide, picturesque valley on the road from Ivano-Frankivsk to Rakhiv in the heart of the highest ranges of the Carpathians. Yasinya is a…
A real cornucopia of trees and plant life awaits visitors to this picturesque riverside setting. The garden s collection embraces a total of about 13,000 kinds of trees, bushes and…
Founded in 1908 the Zoo occupies almost 40ha and houses over 3,000 animals representing about 350 species. Hoofed animals are particularly prominent, and you will also find a decent…
(1899-1909) Roman Catholic services are held daily from 08:00 - 10:00 and 18:00 - 20:00. On Saturdays services are held between 08:00 and 21:00 in Ukrainian, and from 09:00 - 11:00…
Covering 154.7 ha of meticulously-landscaped grounds, Sofiyivka s architectural wonders incorporate Greek mythology to produce an aristocratic park of days gone by. The man behind…
Long long ago it was, much water has flowed under the bridge since well-armed throngs of nomads have rushed to the South coast of the Crimea. Dwellers of the South coast being…
Separate ski tows often belong to separate owners. These tows are run by locals who don t announce their work schedules. Sometimes they shut down for inexplicable reasons. Try…
With the beginning of Perestroika in 1985, Jewish communities that had suffered under the Communist regime began to be become more active. Jewish leaders from all over the world…
After passing through the white columns you ll come to a monument honouring the life of Valeriy Lobanovsky, Dynamo s famous coach who died in May 2002. Lobanovsky won countless…
-->This part of the city s fortifications was built in 1844, although the structure s history probably has more do with defenseless people. It was here that supporters of the tsar…
One of the few surviving monuments of Kyiv s ancient past, the Golden Gate was erected in 1017 and is located in the Upper Town, also known as Old Kyiv. Unfortunately this…
The story behind the name Kyiv goes back hundreds of years to the mythical foundation of the city. According to legend, the city was founded in the 5th century by three brothers,…
The effects are still being felt 18 years later. The disaster occurred at 1:23 am on April 26, 1986, when a safety test of reactor N 4 went horribly wrong. Two explosions blew the…
It s not every trip abroad you have the chance to visit the site of the world s worst nuclear accident, is it? The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is only about a two-hour ride north…
It s not every trip abroad you have the chance to visit the site of the world s worst nuclear accident, is it? The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is only about a two-hour ride north…
Throughout history Ukrainians have found refuge in these mountains. Those that came to call it home are the proud, resourceful and passionately independent Hutsuls. In the past,…
Caves...They are called the 8th World Wonder, the kingdom of eternal darkness. If you decide to travel by the underground labyrinths created by nature itself you would discover the…
A visitor traveling through the Carpathians for the first time after being charmed by the mountain landscapes cannot help but admire the attractive buildings that are built in…
The start of the hike begins in Tatariv, 200 m from the train station, where the road divides with one fork going towards Vorokhta and the other going towards Yablunystia. Walk…
Ivano-Frankivsk is a good starting point for destinations into the Carpathian mountains. The Kyiv-IvanoFrankivsk train (#204) arrives at 8:40 AM. A convenient connection is the…
Hutsul villagers are exceptionally friendly and hospitable people. However, as the case anywhere in Ukraine, some discretion is advised when traveling. Travel in groups of 3-4…
These mountain eyes as if created from tears by its all-seeing look bring to the surrounding lands the darkness of mystery and inaccessibility. But despite of this they attract you…
The Carpathian region is famous for its history sleeping in the ancient walls of the castles, fortresses, monasteries and hiding in the chimerical sculptures and castle ghosts.…
Voices of waterfalls are the same as their names. Thunder! But a keen ear can pick up that each of them sings its own unique song of the courageous Carpathian Mountains. (Stepan…
There are places that we seem to know a lot and at the same time very little about them. Surrounded by the legends and mixed up with poor historical facts they always draw an…
Carpathian ethnographic region is divided into three main parts - Precarpathia, Carpathian Mountains and Transcarpathia. For a long period of time, being a part of other countries,…
In the beginning of 20th. century a unique astronomic-meteorological observatory was built on the mountain Pip Ivan (Chornohora) on the height of 2026 meters above the see level.…
This is probably the most exotic and extreme place in the entire Ukraine. This is a good trip for those who really love nature, sports, good company, isolation. Still the wild…
This women s monastery was founded in 1889 by Russia s Princess Alexandra Romanova. It has achieved fame for its medical and educational facilities. For example, the monastery…
Kiev s Prince Mstislaw started the church in 1131.After the Mongol-Tatar invasion, the church became a centre of Kiev social life. Many important celebrations were held there, many…
This is one of the oldest women s monasteries in the world. The complex, situated right at the foot of Mount Zamkovaya, was built between the 17th and 20th centuries. It was a…
This monastery was founded in 1139 by the Chernigov prince, Vsevolod Olgovich. The first building on the complex was the St. Kirill Church. The Mongols and Tatars badly damaged the…
Together with St. Sophia, St. Michael s Cathedral gives you a unique portrait of ancient Kiev. The building was built in 1113 by Prince Svyatopolk. Other buildings were added later…
The main street of Kiev is a political, trading and entertainment centre of Kiev. The street appeared on city maps only in 1830. The name Kreschatik means crossed. It refers to the…
Have you ever dreamed about travelling back in time? If you d like to know what it was like in the Kiev Rus of the 11th to 18th centuries, then visit the Pechersk Lavra monastery.…
The most romantic place in Kiev, this narrow road slopes down from the Starokievskaya and Anreevskaya hills to where it levels off in the Podol district. The district, which dates…
This cathedral is devoted to the Ruse christener, the great Prince Vladimir. It was built for 20 years, the architects Beretty, Berngard, Nikolaev, took part in the project. The…
Pirogovo lies at the southern end of Kiev. You can take a marshrutka there, take a taxi or drive. By car the skansen is not more than 30 minutes drive from the city center. Well…
Mariyinsky Palace (Ukrainian: Mariinsky Palace , Mariyins'kyi palats ) in Kiev is a picturesque Baroque palace on the hilly bank of the Dnieper River. The palace is the official…
Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Ukrainian: Independence Square literally: "Independence Square" ) is the main square of Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine. "Maidan" is originally a Persian…
This wonderful city on the Black Sea coast is often called the Pearl of the South. It has a special architectural style and a special ambiance. Fortunately, most of the marvelous…
Ukrainian cuisine has a rich history and offers a wide variety of dishes, partly borrowed from other cuisines like German, Turkish and Polish. Cuisine of Ukraine has influenced the…
To make points with your Ukrainian hosts, try following a few simple rules of etiquette. If invited to a home, bring a gift with you. A bottle of wine, a cake or a bouquet of…
Sichnevogo Povstannya 44, Kiev The 530-ton metal statue is 68 m high, standing on a 40 m pedestal and she s holding a 12-ton sword in her right hand and the USSR symbol in the left.…
The Kiev Brotherhood founded the monastery and the academy in 1615. In the 17th century the complex was a cultural and spiritual centre of Kiev Rus. Thus it had a significant impact…
St. Sofia s is a historic part of Ancient Kiev Ruse that has survived intact since it was built in 1037. The builder was one of the most capable Kiev Ruse princes - Yaroslav the…
Kyi (alt. sp. Kiy, Kij or Kyj ), Schek and Khoriv (Russian and Ukrainian: Cue, Cheek, Horeb three brothers, sometimes mentioned along with their sister Lybid' (Ukrainian: Lybid ,…
Chornohora - the highest mountain group in the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains, the eastern part of the Polonynian Beskyd. Its main range extends for about 40 km from the Chorna Tysa…
Created in 1968 to protect the environment, plants, and animals of the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains (until then only game preserves existed). The reserve, with an area of 18,500…
Gorgany Mountains - The central part of the Carpathian Beskyds, situated between the Mizunka River in the west and the Prut River in the east, and between the limits of the…
Prut River - a major waterway in southwestern Ukraine that eventually flows into the Danube River. It is 910 km long (nearly 240 km are in Ukraine) and drains a basin area of 27,500…
Dovbush, Oleksa [Dovbu ] (also known as Dovbushchuk), b 1700 in Pechenizhyn, d 24 August 1745 in Kosmach in the Hutsul region. A Ukrainian Robin Hood, chief of Carpathian opryshoks.…
Hoverla mountain , at 2,062 m, is the highest mountain in Ukraine and part of the Carpathian Mountains. The mountain is located in the Eastern Beskides, in the so-called Chornohora…
The Ukrainian, or Eastern, Carpathians are part of the great Alpine-Carpathian mountain range. These are young mountains of medial height varying from 1200 to 1600 m, formed during…
The harmonious fir-trees rise in the sky by green wall. The sweet-scented grass covers a mountain valley by colourful carpet. Wherever you glance over the forest greens everywhere,…
Kyiv is the political center of the country, where the residence of country leader the President of Ukraine is located as well as Supreme Soviet of Ukraine, Cabinet of Ministers of…
The Black Sea area is 422 000 sq. kilometers. The Kerch Strait links it with the Sea of Azov and the Bosporus with the Sea of Marmara. The length of the Black Sea coastline within…
Geographical location of Ukraine, especial geological development, relief, climate, a great number of rivers stipulated a numerous varieties of plant and wild life. The plant life…
Ukraine is located in the temperate zone with a predominantly temperate continental climate. Crimea is closer to a Mediterranean subtropical climate and the Trans Carpathian region…
The Ukrainian government has announced that citizens of the following countries will no longer require a visa to enter Ukraine and Crimea for trips lasting up to 90 days: All EU…
To access Embassy or Consulate contact information, please find your country in a list below. To obtain visa processing information, please, contact the Consular department. Please,…
The Ukrainian government has announced that citizens of the following countries will no longer require a visa to enter Ukraine and Crimea for trips lasting up to 90 days: All EU…
Upon arrival to Ukraine, you will have to go through Border and Custom s Formalities. It will save you time and energy if you follow simple recommendations below. BORDER CONTROL For…
Ukraine is located in the central Europe at the crossroads between Europe and Asia. Ukraine borders on Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Belarus and Russia. Having the…
Majority of big cities in Ukraine has air connection with Kiev. Tickets for domestic flights for non-Ukrainians might be more expensive than for Ukrainians. Best air connection with…
The church on the 400m high rock at Foros looks straight out over the Black Sea, and down at the resort where Gorbachev was on holiday at his dacha when the military coup took place…
At Khersoness point on the outskirts of Sevastopol lies one of the most important archeological site in Crimea. The columns and portico of an early Christian church from the 4th…
The Kara-dag reserve on the coast of Crimea, between the village of Kurortnoye and the resort of Koktebel, is one of those places where, whatever your religion, you can feel the…
Poet, philosopher, painter, Voloshin lived in Koktebel permanently from 1916 until his death in 1932. His spiritual philosophy based on love for each unique individual led him to…
Unlike the Mediterranean, topless sunbathing is not the norm on Crimea s established holiday beaches. This is a cultural hangover from the straight-laced soviet days, and will…
The Black Sea has always been an inspiration to artists, and if there was one man who devoted his life to expressing its beauty through his brushes, it was Ivan Aivasovsky. The…
Today Balaklava is a pleasant, peaceful little harbour town, gradually getting used to seeing foreigners in the streets after years of being part of the closed district of…
Look up almost anywhere in Yalta and you ll see the mountains which ring the town on three sides. And at night the slopes sparkle with the lights of houses so that the dark shapes…
At 86 km (just under 54 miles) the route between Simferopol and Yalta is the longest trolleybus line in the world. Built in the fifties as an alternative to extending the railway…
Founded in the 15th century, the monastery is built in caves in the limestone walls of a spectacular valley leading to the ancient `cave city of Chufut- Kaleh. It is said that an…
Apart from being an amazing work of art, the Panorama at Sevastopol gives British, French and Turkish and Sardinian visitors the opportunity to view the war from behind `enemy lines…
Balaklava is rapidly changing from being primarily a working port and (in Soviet times) a secret submarine base for the Russian navy, to a leisure destination for tourists, lured by…
Sevastopol - unlocked! For years the town of Sevastopol was closed to foreigners even to Ukrainians who couldn t show that they had a good reason for going there eg family or…
Extensive network of railroad connects Ukraine with many European and Asian countries. Trains are cheap though slow and not very comfortable. First class compartments are mostly…
Sudak bay snoozes in the heat haze of a July day (opposite). The view is from the castle above the town, built by the Genoese after their troops seized the town in 1365. The Genoese…
It was Livadia, three km west of Yalta, that put the Yalta area on the maps of both Russia and the world. First in 1860 when the imperial family started building here, then in…
Two thousand years ago Romans sailed these waters that are visited each year by numerous tourists today. A small castle The Swallow s Nest on the very edge of a rocky cape Ai-Todor…
It was built for Russian Emperor Alexander the III. After October Revolution Soviet Government used this palace as a summer residence for the head of Government Iosiff Stalin and as…
The Russian Orthodox church Christianity itself came to the Crimea around the first century A.D. as a result of expelled first Christian missionaries fleeing the Roman Empire. The…
The Black Sea is an inland sea, lying between southeastern Europe and Asia Minor. It is connected with the Aegean Sea by the Bosporus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles.…
There is a great misconception shared by most of the world, especially the United States, in regard to climate for southern Russia and Ukraine. Most tend to think of Siberia, and…
Although rarely available in the United States, the Crimean Wines are well-known worldwide. Founded by Tsar Nicholas II in 1894, The Massandra Winery supplied the royal family with…
Located in southern Ukraine, the Crimean peninsula juts into the Black Sea and connects to the mainland by a narrow strip of land at Perekop. Dry steppes cover more than two-thirds…
Many things are buried in this stony ground: the sculls of the Huns, Roman tombstones, French cannon-balls, and the bones of the sailors of the Potemkin battleship who were shot...…
One of the most entertaining is the gorgeous Vorontsov Palace, where incongruous architectural styles meet: English Romantic, Scottish, Arabian. Somehow, these styles get along and…
Even if you are no gardener or botanist, the Nikitsky Botanical Gardens, tumbling down three sq. km of hillside to the sea 5 km east of Yalta, are well worth a visit for their…
Everyone knows that the best time for trekking in Crimea is May . It is already warm but not so hot like in Summer. Trees are green, flowers bright and birds sings like in paradise.…
We have been organizing active tours and mountain trips around the world for many years. Back in 2005, we started with hiking in the Crimea and the Carpathians, and gradually…
1. Visa free regime for USA, Canada, Japan, EU, Swiss, Iceland, Norway citizens. 2. Low price - 7days tour costs only 200 Euro 3. Untouched, wild nature . There is no crowds of…
Ai-Petri Height - 1.233 m above sea level. The mountain is visible within a radius of 35 kilometers. The peak of Ai-Petri is a fossil reef. Reef limestone consists of fossilized…
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Wherever you plan to go by bicycle, be it southern coast, warm Sea of Azov, steeps of Tarhankut or cave towns of Belbek Valley, we advise to start from Simferopol. As all the roads…
If you like visiting cave towns of Crimea you should visit Krasni Mak village in Bakchisaray region one of your holidays. Near this village, situation in a picturesque valley, there…
In south-west of Crimean peninsula there are very interesting Middle Age monuments - so called Cave towns. They are situated on separate hills of the Internal Ridge over wide…
Angarskiy Pass (Angar-Bogaz) is a saddle between mountain ranges of the Main Range of Crimean mountains: Chatyrdag on west and Demerji on east. The height is 752 m. above the sea…
Bahchisaray is situated 25 km south from Simferopol. Both towns are connected with a good highway as well as a railway for trains and electric trains. The most popular point of…
In the center of a huge stone arch of the western part of the Main Ridge of Crimean mountains there are Ai-Petri hills. Big Canyon, having huge interest of tourists, is situated on…
Demerji is good both at morning dawn, during midday heat, and in crimson beams of sunset. Throughout many thousand years wind and water modeled its stone forms, minted columns and…
Karabi mountains are reasonably called The stone sea . The area of the biggest Crimean plateua is 113 square km. If you look at a small-scale map the area of a deserted square south…
There are a lot of carst shafts, caves and wells on Chatyrdag. If you walk two or three hundred meters eastward through rare woods after going down from the upper plateau, you may…
A motor-boat will bring you to the Middle Age Kalamita Fortress from Sebastopol. It goes from Grafskaya quay to Small Inkerman stop. On the right bank of Black river, on so called…
Of 50 researched cavities of fore-mountains Snake Cave is the longest. It is 320 m long and natives asure that it is still lonter. The cave is 10 km south from Simferopol almost at…
The capital of the Autonomous republic of Crimea is Simferopol - The Gathering City, with the population approaching 400 thousand people. The city is situated nearly at the center…
All coasts - from Tarhankut to Kerch Tarhankut. The beaches of Cape of Tarhankut are mainly in low-water bays. Mostly all the beaches are hard to get to because of the coast relief.…
Transport review. Ports. Kerch is the port of two seas. Ferry boat will deliver you from Kerch Peninsula right to Russia. Kerch and Feodosia sea terminals are connected by routes…
Chufut-Kale is situated one kilometer from Uspenski monastry. A picturesque windy path leads there from the monastry to a vast green meadow. Have a rest there, drink water from a…
When hiking, people complain much more often about a heavy backpack than about a lack of things. It’s better to leave everything you don’t need and half of what you need at home:).…
Hiking in the Carpathians has its own features : plenty of rain, the presence of rocky places, dense thickets of slate. All this must be taken into account when choosing a set of…
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