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Which cities may go under water by 2100
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have shared that the level of the world’s oceans may rise by 1.9 meters. And this, in turn, threatens coastal megacities such as London, Venice, Bangkok and Mumbai. Research shows that with carbon emissions continuing to rise, melting glaciers will lead to significant sea level rise by
Vacation of the 21st century: where to test smart hotels in Russia and abroad
Imagine: you finally get to the hotel, and there you are greeted by a robot concierge and advanced smart home technology. Just like in the recently released thriller “On and Her”, where, by the way, the Island lit up. Yes, the world of AI is much closer than it seems. We have collected hotels where
Japan has changed the rules for obtaining a visa
You no longer need to confirm your hotel reservation! The Consulate General of Japan in St. Petersburg canceled the requirement to book a hotel to obtain a visa — the innovation entered into force on February 17, 2025. Now it is enough for Russian tourists to indicate their places of residence without having to confirm
Saving money in St. Petersburg: hotels with discounts and bonuses for GURU tourists
Traveling to St. Petersburg is always a good idea.: there are walks along the embankments and canals, and trips to museums and theaters, and culinary delights in restaurants. In addition, the GURU loyalty program with discounts of 10% and pleasant bonuses will help you save significantly on your trip.* We have just compiled a selection
Everything is covered in chocolate: the second sweet festival will be held in Istanbul
What would you choose for tea? Sweet journey! Namely, a visit to the Second International Chocolate Festival. It will be held from April 25 to 27, 2025 in KüçükÇiftlik Park, located in the Shisli district. At the festival, you can learn about the history of chocolate, participate in tastings of its various varieties and attend
Two-level seats on airplanes: and this will be possible
Airbus plans to introduce such seats in airplanes, which previously caused controversy on the Internet. Aviation startup Chaise Longue, which developed this concept, announced negotiations with the company. The two-level seats will allow passengers to choose between the upper and lower rows. Although the lower level may look less attractive, it will provide more legroom.
Travelers in Greece are fined for wearing the wrong shoes
The law prohibiting high heels at historical sites such as the Acropolis and the Epidaurus Theater was passed in 2009, but fines have only recently been applied. Violators can receive a fine of up to 900 € or even be arrested. Therefore, it is best to wear flat shoes on the territory of historical monuments,
Free Krasnodar: 8 places for budget leisure
Krasnodar pampers its guests with fresh crayfish, soaked watermelons, galleries, parks and a resort mood, because the sea is only 4 hours away by train. What’s nice is that you don’t have to spend your last savings to travel to the Kuban. Traveler Ksenia Semkina has collected places and activities that will bring joy and
Oh-oh-delicious: 6 original restaurants in St. Petersburg with cuisines from around the world
Editorial staff Oh!Blog recently went on a gastronomic press tour in St. Petersburg and fell in love with this city again, opening it from a new restaurant and bar side. It turns out that a walk through St. Petersburg establishments easily turns into a journey through the cuisines of different countries and continents. We share