Russia is the land of high intellectual writers and thinkers such as Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Alexander Pushkin, Anton Chekhov and leaders such as Lenin and Stalin who changed the face of the world. Russia is a country in northern Eurasia which is by far the largest country in the world, covering more than a ninth of the Earth's land area.
Is it chauvinistic? Sure. Is it sexist? You betcha. But it’s also entertaining, so check out one travel writer’s rankings of the ten cities with the world’s most beautiful women. For more beautiful women, take a look at the countries with the world’s hottest women! While ladies and anyone else inclined to do so can check out the ten cities with the world’s hottest guys.
You step over someone's legs in Nepal and don't even realize you've committed a grave social taboo! Although most locals will excuse breaches in etiquette, wouldn't you rather be informed? Read below for a list of etiquette tips, taken from our various guidebooks, to help you navigate different parts of the world.
Living alone can have a variety of connotations. For some, it represents freedom and financial independence, the opportunity to avoid having to make compromises. However, for others living alone may be synonymous with loneliness and isolation within society.
Despite the word "International", it seems that this holiday is only celebrated in Russia, Ukraine and former Soviet republics!