15-22 Jan. 2008 (week 3)
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They will remove the Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen rather far from tourists 20 Jan. 2008 |
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The authorities of Copenhagen consider the opportunity of transporting one of the sights of city - the Little Mermaid bronze statue. |
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They make struggle against smoking in Thailand more severe since February 20 Jan. 2008 |
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The interdiction of smoking in all entertaining institutions, places of public catering and even in the markets, including those, which are located in the open-air, will come into play in Thailand since February, 17th. |
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A Polar Bear-Cub from Nuremberg Named Snowflake 19 Jan. 2008 |
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According to the Internet voting, a charming two-month-old polar bear-cub from the zoo of the German city of Nuremberg was named Flocke (Snowflake). |
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In the Coming Years China will become Second in the World in the Development of Tourism 18 Jan. 2008 |
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According to the today's data from Chinese mass media, in the years coming China will become second in the world in the development of tourism. |
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Russian alpinists have conquered the biggest volcano on the planet. 17 Jan. 2008 |
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A group of Kamchatkan alpinists have conquered the Kilimanjaro volcano in Tanzania. This is the highest point in Africa and the biggest volcano on the planet. It's height is 5 thousands 895 meters, the crater area is 30 of square kilometres. |
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Pyramids of Giza in Egypt were Claimed to be the "Oscar" of Tourism 16 Jan. 2008 |
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Ancient Egyptian pyramids of Giza were claimed to be the most attractive sight in the world, and were honored with the prize from World Tourism Organization, a so to called "Oscar" of the world of tourism. |
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Louvre Remains World's Most Visited Museum 15 Jan. 2008 |
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The Parisian Louvre has entered the list of the world's most visited museums. |
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Guatemala: tourism takes the third place 14 Jan. 2008 |
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Guatemala has become one of the most popular countries of Latin America. |
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To be on holiday in Thailand is becoming less popular 14 Jan. 2008 |
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In 2007 a smaller number of tourists visited Thailand in spite of the expectancies. According to the Thai Tourist Authorities, the principal problem has become the economical and political crisis in the Kingdom. |
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The Holiday of Grass Burning takes place in Japan 14 Jan. 2008 |
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The ritual of grass burning on Wakakusa, in Nara Park, when all the 342 meters of the mountain are flaming, undoubtedly is one of the most entertaining events in Japan. The holiday takes place every year on the second Sunday of January. |
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The Youngest and the Most Active Volcano on the Planet - Kilauea on Hawaii has Waken Up 14 Jan. 2008 |
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The streams of lava are flowing right into the Pacific Ocean. The eruption isn't dangerous for local residents. |
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"New Year's Drink" festival was held in Belgium 14 Jan. 2008 |
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The authorities of the Belgian city of Antwerp have organized the regular entertainment of local residents with drinks in connection with the approach of New Year's Day, what has already become the annual tradition. |
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Sleepover and a Meal in an Abandoned Mine in Switzerland 14 Jan. 2008 |
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In a picturesque Swiss village Herznach, situated in the Argau canton, iron ore was mined over centuries. |
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Parisians have found a way to reuse Christmas trees 14 Jan. 2008 |
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The authorities of Paris have found the way to reuse natural firs that are thrown away in a big amount by city dwellers after Christmas holidays. They will be used as composts in local parks. |
