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A poodle became a lifeguard on a beach in Spain

Who is the best lifeguard? The white poodle Nilo! He joined the rescue team at Las Lindas beach in Spain, surprising the campers with his courage and skills. The white poodle became part of a rescue team consisting of Labradors. This unusual choice attracted the attention of vacationers, because usually only Labradors and Newfoundlanders are […]

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Free entertainment in Florence

Florence ranks third among the most expensive Italian cities, behind only Venice and Milan. But that doesn’t mean that finding affordable housing options is impossible: Ostrovok has handled much more difficult situations! Now, let’s explore the top things to do in the city of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello without spending too much money. Contents

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In the summer, the gardens of Istanbul’s palaces will be open for evening visits.

Don’t miss out on the enchanting Turkish evenings this summer! The Directorate of National Palaces will extend the opening hours of the gardens of Istanbul’s historical palaces and pavilions.  From June 13 to September 15, 2025, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, you can walk through the gardens of the Beylerbeyi Palace, the Beykoz Mecidiyekoy, Ihlamur,

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Holidays in Crimea: 6 resorts, beaches and hotels on the Island

Just imagine: relaxing on the beach during the day, and fresh seafood with a glass of local wine in the evening. They wrote about six Crimean resorts where fantasies may well become reality.  Content How to get there Feodosia Olenevka Yalta Sudak Alushta Yevpatoria How to get there You can get to the peninsula by

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St. Olaf’s Tower is open to tourists after reconstruction

The restoration of St. Olaf’s Tower has been completed in Vyborg Castle, and now it welcomes visitors again. The tower opened to tourists on June 11. Visitors will enjoy a panoramic view of the city from a height of 50 meters. Restoration work began in the spring of 2021 and included interior decoration, installation of

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The world’s tallest railway bridge has been opened in India

It became part of the route connecting the Indian part of Kashmir with the rest of the country. The 1,315-meter-long and 359-meter-high bridge was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The project cost was more than $160 million. The new bridge, located over the Chenab River, is designed with resilience to natural disasters and attacks

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Opening hours of museums and archaeological sites have increased in Turkey

The main goal of the initiative is to reduce the flow of tourists, as well as to make visiting attractions more comfortable by using less hot hours. This extended schedule will apply only to summer time and partially to the off-season. The facilities participating in the program are equipped with artistic lighting, which creates a

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What not to do in Dagestan

Dagestan is shrouded in myths, most of which are easily debunked during the trip. But still, there are points that you should definitely keep in mind when traveling. I’ll tell you about the mistakes that are best avoided so as not to spoil your vacation. Content Wear open clothes Search for alcohol in the menu

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The outdoor swimming pool season starts in Moscow

We are waiting for the weather to improve! In the meantime, let’s talk about which pools have already opened in Moscow. Well, shall we have a swim? Since June 1, 2025, more than 30 outdoor pools have been opened in Moscow as part of the Summer in Moscow project. On their territory there are children’s

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A large Yuzhnoberezhnaya embankment is planned to be built in Yalta.

Its length will be about eight kilometers, according to the mayor of the city, Yanina Pavlenko. The embankment will stretch from Livadia to the cargo port and create new spaces for walking and relaxing. Work will be carried out on four sites: the restoration of Solnechny Beach, landscaping at the Levant Hotel (to begin in

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