Casey & Skatie Merge Mansion

Casey & Skatie Event – Merge Mansion

Event Casey & Skatie becomes available at the end of the renovation of the Beach house location. During the event, you need to get beach toys to then craft a sign. Point items – green stars From beach furniture beach toys are crafted – red stars, spatulas, buckets. Two buckets […]

Кадр из фильма в Луксоре

“Death on the Nile” – a comparison of the book and film adaptations of 1978, 2004 and 2022

“Death on the Nile,” written by Agatha Christie in 1937, has seen three screen adaptations in 1978, 2004, and 2022. The adaptations reflect various differences from the original novel in character portrayal, storyline and motive. The author opines that the 2004 adaptation is the most faithful, starring David Suchet as the best depiction of the character Poirot. The summary also details the properties used for filming and the casting details, including the actors who also appeared in “Harry Potter” films.

The Big Read – 200 top novels of BBC

The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. […]

Верховня дворец Ганских

Museum Honore de Balzac in Verkhovnia, Ukraine

In 1832, Ewelina Hańska initiated a correspondence with Honoré de Balzac that led to their eventual marriage in 1850. Despite initial disappointment on their first meet, Balzac’s charm and intelligence won Evelina over. Their relationship was complicated by inheritance disputes and an approval needed for the marriage. A failed pregnancy in 1845 further saddened them. Balzac passed away later in 1850. Their residence now hosts an agricultural college and a museum with certain relics. The estate’s chapel and crypt, previously family tombs, are now empty.

Alva Donna Beach Resort Comfort

Alva Donna Beach Resort Comfort

The Alva Donna Beach Resort Comfort, located in Manavgat / Antalya, Turkey, offers luxurious accommodation, excellent service, and comprehensive facilities. The resort features six buildings with comfortable rooms offering varying views, numerous restaurants, and bars offering local and international cuisine. The hotel provides free amenities like a safe, mini bar, gym, sauna, hammam, and indoor pool, among others. Enjoyment is ensured with facilities like pools, a beach, parks, and event space. Some noise issues might arise due to close proximity to event areas.

Дача Чоколова

Small beautiful city Irpin

Irpin has transformed into a city marked by beautiful parks owing to a surge of developers. It used to be a holiday village, with the oldest buildings dating back to the early 1900s. Key landmarks include a Taras Shevchenko monument and features like a pine forest, sculptures, LED figures, a Writer’s Park, a children’s park, and sites honouring local heroes. Its tranquil atmosphere and inviting features make it a perfect day-off escape from Kiev.

Городской парк в Буче

Beautiful city park in Bucha

Buchansky Park in Bucha city is a large, beautifully maintained expanse nested in pine forests, offering playgrounds, bike paths, and innovative photo zones. It features unique statues, a French courtyard with a rotunda, and uncommon trees with white flowers. The park, similar to a mini Sofiyivka of Uman, promises a serene visit for families and individuals.

Дубай Марина

Taxi in Dubai, taxi prices, Uber in Dubai

In Dubai, Uber services, offering Lexus, Infinity, and Tesla cars, are more expensive than city taxis, costing about 50-60 AED per ride. City taxis are cheaper and widely available at malls, often utilizing Toyota Camry cars. The comparison is clear between a 50 AED Uber ride and a 22 AED city taxi ride from Jumeirah al Naseem to the Mall of Emirates. Hotels also offer similarly priced limousine services.

Площадь фонтанов в Sahl Hasheesh, Хургада

Fountain Square in Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada

Sahl Hasheesh, dubbed as the Green Valley, is a serene, recently developed area south of Hurghada. It boasts upscale hotels with stellar ratings, scenic fountains at the Arrivals Piazza, and easy accessibility via taxi. Known to some as “Little Dubai,” it offers a distinctive, tranquil experience of Egypt, making it a must-see.

Entrance to Chernobyl

City of Chernobyl

The city of Chernobyl has been known since 1193. At the time of the Chernobyl accident, 14,000 people lived in the city. The city fell into a 30-kilometer exclusion zone. Now people live in the city, both employees of the station and those who returned after the accident. The city […]

Secret soviet radar Duga

Former secret soviet object radar Duga-1

The former top-secret system Duga-1 has become a gigantic monument to the Cold War. Object “Duga-1” is an over-the-horizon radar station for early detection of launches of intercontinental missiles. The complex located near Chernobyl, Chernobyl-2, was engaged in scanning the territory of North America during the years of the Cold War. […]