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Tulip and lavender fields near Kiev – flower park «Dobropark»

The Dobropark park is located near the village of Motyzhin, Makarovsky district. In spring, tulips and sakuras bloom here, in mid-June the season of lavender and petunias begins, which is replaced by the hydrangea season in August. In summer, a swimming pool is open and you can rent a holiday house.

  • Blooming fields
  • Parks
by Iryna
Published July 1, 2025
Updated July 1, 2025
Kyiv and region

Kyiv mini-sculptures – SHUKAI! project

The Shukai! project features 41 mini-sculptures installed across different locations in Kyiv. Each sculpture signifies various aspects of Kyiv’s rich history and culture. Some mini-sculptures are dedicated to historical figures, while others represent city’s symbols such as the Kyiv Chestnut.

  • Kyiv
by Iryna
Published May 24, 2025
Updated October 8, 2025
Books

Books 2024

by Iryna
Published December 29, 2024
Updated January 27, 2025
Books

Shatter Me Series by Tahereh Mafi

The Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi is a young adult dystopian fiction series that follows the journey of Juliette Ferrars, a girl with a deadly touch.

by Iryna
Published December 19, 2024
Updated January 27, 2025
Тесс Ґеррітсен книги по порядку
Books

Rizzoli & Isles series by Tess Gerritsen

The Rizzoli & Isles series by Tess Gerritsen is a gripping collection of crime thrillers centered on Boston detective Jane Rizzoli and forensic pathologist Dr. Maura Isles.

by Iryna
Published October 25, 2024
Updated January 27, 2025
Livraria Lello
Portugal

Livraria Lello Bookshop in Porto

Livraria Lello – a very popular bookstore in Porto. To get into the store, you need to stand in a long line. There is an entrance fee to the store, in September 2023 the it cost 8 euros.

  • Porto
by Iryna
Published May 7, 2024
Updated September 23, 2024
Собор Святого Иакова
Spain

Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela is located in northern Spain, in Galicia. The Way of Saint James ends in Santiago de Compostela.

  • Santiago de Compostela
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published November 10, 2023
Updated June 30, 2025
Собор Святого Иакова
Spain

Camino Portuguese – Day Thirteen – Padrón – Santiago de Compostela 22.5 km

It was my last day on the Camino de Santiago. There was no need to rush anywhere and I could enjoy the last kilometers of the journey.

  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published November 10, 2023
Updated November 19, 2024
Фигурка пилигрима
Spain

Camino Portuguese – Day Twelve – Caldas de Reis to Padrón, 19.7 km

This was the penultimate day of my Camino de Santiago, an easy and even slightly boring day. I needed to walk 19 km to the town of Padrón. The route followed a nice and comfortable path. That day, I met almost all the pilgrims I had started out with from Porto.

  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 30, 2023
Updated July 1, 2025
Виноградники
Spain

Camino Portuguese — Day Eleven — Pontevedra — Caldas de Reis 20 km

On the eleventh day of my Camino Portuguese from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, I had to cover 22 km and reach the small town of Caldas de Reis.

  • Pontevedra
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 30, 2023
Updated July 4, 2025
Церковь Богородицы-Странницы
Spain

Attractions of the city of Pontevedra

Pontevedra is an ancient city in Galicia. The city has been known since Roman times, its name translates as “old bridge”. The city center is a labyrinth of narrow medieval streets and beautiful buildings.

  • Pontevedra
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 20, 2023
Updated June 27, 2025
Ponte Medieval de Pontesampaio
Spain

Camino Portuguese – Day Ten – Redondela – Pontevedra 21 km

On the tenth day of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, I had to walk from Redondela to the town of Pontevedra, covering a distance of 21 km.

  • Pontevedra
  • Redondela
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 20, 2023
Updated July 4, 2025
Redondela
Spain

Redondela

Redondela is a municipality located in the province of Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. Situated on the banks of the Vigo estuary, Redondela is known for its beautiful coastal landscapes and historical sites.

  • Redondela
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 18, 2023
Updated July 1, 2025
Ponte de Rande
Spain

Camino Portuguese — Day Nine — Vigo — Redondela 15.7 km

The most popular 100-kilometer route of the Way of St. James starts in the city of Vigo. The classic route from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela takes five days and passes through the towns of Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, and Padrón.

  • Redondela
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 18, 2023
Updated July 3, 2025
A Familia; Escultor Buciños)
Spain

What to See in Vigo

Vigo is a large port city in the northwest of Spain and the biggest city in Galicia. The easiest 100-kilometre route of the Camino de Santiago starts from Vigo.

  • Vigo
by Iryna
Published October 17, 2023
Updated June 30, 2025

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