Tourism

The average annual rental yield in the country in November amounted to 5.90%, according to Pisos.com. What happened According to the latest data from Pisos.com, the average annualized rental yield in Spain in November was 5.90%, slightly higher than the previous month (5.87%). However, this figure was lower than in the same period last year (6.19%). Looking at more specific figures, the average purchase...

Tokyo sparkles with light installations and holiday shows, bringing Christmas cheer despite the holiday's non-religious roots. In Taipei, a festive Christmas tree and entertainment zone light up near Taipei 101. Nairobi's malls dazzle with Christmas lights, while Dubai embraces the season with fairs and a giant Santa. European capitals are glowing too. London shines with angel decorations on Regent Street...

Christmas illumination has been lit up in London. An 18-meter tall Christmas tree stands in the square near the Covent Garden shopping center. It was grown in Great Britain. 30,000 bulbs sparkle among the branches. The building itself is also decorated with garlands. And inside, giant bells are frozen under the ceiling, which seem to be about to ring. The shopping center is always crowded. Tourists are...

One village in Hungary has now gotten its own gingerbread replica. The locals created it for Christmas. Agnes Kelemen, deputy director of a dance group, said: “We use 70 kilograms of flour, 20 kilograms of powdered sugar, 20 kilograms of honey, 220 eggs and two big boxes of gingerbread spices.” It turned out just like in the real world: about 100 houses, businesses, churches and a town hall. The...

Twinkling lights decorate trees and buildings in the historic center of Zagreb. The 15th annual Advent festival has begun here. The event was opened by the mayor of the city, lighting a candle at the city fountain. “Advent” lasts four weeks before Christmas. Last year it attracted more than 120,000 foreign visitors to Zagreb. This year, according to the city's tourism office, hotels and other...

Trees on the Champs-Elysees in Paris turned into sparkling diamonds. Christmas lights were solemnly lit here. The famous street was temporarily closed for cars. A total of 400 trees were decorated with garlands. Now the lights shine the entire two-kilometer street from Place de la Concorde to Place de la Star, where the Arc de Triomphe rises. Indian tourist: “Gorgeous, beautiful. We come here for the...

The Christmas Fair at St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest has already been recognized as the best in Europe. Here you can not only buy handicrafts, but also take a gastronomic journey. This year, almost 200 types of food and drinks are on offer. The official culinary curator of the fair is the famous Hungarian chef Lazar Kovacs. He visits the market every day and goes around the food stalls. Lazar Kovacs,...

Egyptian Omar Nok became a celebrity on social media as he posted the stages of his unique journey from Egypt to Japan. He decided to reach the Land of the Rising Sun by any means necessary, just not by airplane. He used boats, trains, camels and even hitchhiking during his journey. More than 750,000 people signed up to his social media page during this time. Omar Nok, traveler: “Some people gave me...

These cute Christmas mice are just one of the products that stores hope will encourage shoppers to spend money this festive season. From trinkets, wreaths and garlands to luxury scented candles: companies showcase the latest trends at London's Spirit of Christmas fair. More than 600 retailers gathered here. Many expect the upcoming holidays to bring more profits. Last year's holiday season was difficult...

Diwali is also the festival of lights. In India it is customary to light lanterns and candles as a symbol of the victory of good over evil. In London, concerts and fairs are held in honor of Diwali. This year the festival was visited by the mayor of the city Sadiq Khan. He has Pakistani roots and tries to unite the different communities of the city. A guest at the festival: “London has always been and...