Ideas and Travelling

The town of Malia never sleeps  Night clubs, bars, tavernas are open all night long. The best time for strolling along the streets is morning, when numerous European tourists sleep tortured by hangover and the town looks calm and cozy. Quad riders usually appear by noon. If you don’t belong to them, the constant wroom sound and crazy drivers may certainly irritate you. Malia, Crete, Greece A few words about Malia, Crete, Greece Malia is divided into the Old and New Town. In the Old Town you can find old churches, two- or three-storied buildings which are mostly white and blue or beige. The native men usually sit at little tables, smoking and chatting, in a street café, situated right below the balcony where old women in black skirts and white blouses watch tourists passing by. The local old women like sitting on chairs somewhere in the shade. The houses are neat. Some of them have windows without glass. The weather must be comfortable all year round. Grape, olive a...

Cradle of European civilization: Crete Crete is the cradle of European civilization, the Motherland of Zeus, the major Ancient Greek god, and just a wonderful island full of olive trees and friendly locals. view from the hotel Altis, Malia, Crete Briefly about Crete Crete is free from heavy industry. People produce olive oil and other olive goods, grow fruit and vegetables and raise cattle. Mountains, surrounding seas and fresh air make the island a convenient place for a living. No wonder, Cretan people are famous for their longevity. Crete, the Cretan Sea Tourist Information In comparison to some other islands, the highways are poorly lightened. Due to mountainous relief the speed restriction is usually 70 km/h. As the island is comparatively small, driving a car is the best way to travel around. It is easy to rent a car, quad or motor bike on Crete. The currency is Euro. English, German and Russian are the most popular languages at the tourist areas....

Quito, the city of high altitudes Quito is the capital city of Ecuador. Located about 2.850 meters above sea level, the city is full of modern and old buildings, green spots and market stands. The altitude is quite a trouble which you can get used to in a couple of days. At first you would likely feel out of breath and your heart would beat faster than usual. In spite of that, the city is very lovely. It is the second biggest city in the country. It is famous also for being within about 1 km of zero latitude. Here you can see the monument dedicated to zero latitude. Monument to Latitude Zero Weather in Quito, Ecuador Besides, it is just 25 km of the equator. That is why there is no distinct winter or summer. There is always mild warm weather. You can wear a T-shirt and shorts all year round without thinking about buying a pair of winter boots. The people are nice and polite. They mind their own business. You wouldn’t be asked for money in the street or you wouldn’t be s...