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The Georgian director George Ovashvilli has created a movie that opens your eyes and leaves an unforgettable impression. Though many are affected by the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict, many are not even aware that it exists.
The Other Bank tells a story of a Georgian boy, whose family fled from Abkhazia during the war and who is living in poverty of Tbilisi. Yet, one day he decides to go back to Abkhazia and find his father whom he hasn’t seen in years. Through the story of his journey, the director, George Ovashvilli portrays many different aspects of life after the war: from street children to international violence.

Overall, The Other Bank is a must-see. The film’s cinematography is done in such a way, that you are hypnotized by what is going on. Calling this film amazing is not giving it enough justice. In short, The Other Bank is the definition of what film is supposed to do and what effect it is supposed to have on people.

Nürnberg – nice place in Germany. Take a good map in Tourist Center and follow major sights, as for the most interesting and unique – it is probably Train museum (near Main Train station) and very large (3 floors) toys museum.

Very Big Train Museum in Nürnberg, just near train station - must visit place!

Nürnberg Old City - is beautiful, just to walk it would take about 1 hour

Guess what is it? It is metro station - pay attention to the U sign

It seems we need a new category – gadgets – software and tools that help to make your trip better.

The service to be reviewed today is TripIt, in short what they do:

• You send to special email address all reservations you have (including hotel, plane reservation, car rent);
• The service automatically parse that information and get it into your online account;
• What benefits? I have not tried it myself yet, but at glance: they are putting all the data on one page, they will show you weather conditions for the places you go, they will show you some important information (not sure what exactly), the service will allow to share this travel plan with your friends or family and finally, using their system you can collaborate with colleagues and plan trip together.

For those who like IT gadgets – you should try it! Some reviews are in PC Words and NY Times. Po

Visiting Venice is probably on the most exiting experience in Italy. To these who have never been there:

• Venice is of the most beautiful and romantic places in the worlds, that is probably one of the reasons, why hotels in Venice are VERY expensive

Venice is of the most beautiful and romantic places in the worlds, that is probably one of the reasons, why hotels in Venice are VERY expensive

• there are just two big parking in the beginning of the Venice island, people move there only by boats

There are just two big parking in the beginning of the Venice island, people move there only by boats

So the logical thing to do would be stay in some town near Venice and combine – visiting sights of interest in Venice with swimming and taking sun bases on the beach.

Staying in Hotel Excelsior in Lido di Jesolo:

PROs:

• hotel is located near Venice;
• large and secure parking;
• direct access to sea sandy beach; or swimming pool (about 25 m) in case of bad weather;
• they have cook (even two, I think) who prepares delicious food!

CONs:

• actually, there was only good experience from the hotel itself
• people in Lido di Jesolo, as in any Italian city, have a “siesta”, so from 14-00 to 16-00 it is hard to find place to have a dinner, so better have dinner at the hotel

One of the best resorts in Italy is Lido di Jesolo, located on the Venetian Riviera. It is only 40 km away from Venice, but it allows you to experience the best of the Veneto Region in Italy: Venice, the beach, shopping, partying, etc. A 15 km long promenade of bars, restaurants, shops and of course, the beach, is everything one needs for a perfect vacation in Italy. From Lido di Jesolo there is a boat that takes you directly to St. Mark’s Square in Venice in about 30 minutes. It is one of the most beautiful views of the city and definitely a pleasant trip.

Hotel Excelsior in Lido di Jesolo (near Venice) is a perfect place to spend your vacation in Italy. It contains everything one needs to enjoy: private beach, pool, bar, restaurant as well as friendly staff and great service. Make sure you eat at the hotel also. Although there is a stereotype of hotel food being not so great, this is definitely an exception. The new chef, Francesco, who prior to coming to the Excelsior worked at the Nobu restaurant in London , is bound to make you fall in love with the cuisine. Besides traditional Italian food, there is always fresh grill, amazing salad bar and much much more.

For more information: www.excelsiorjesolo.com

Finding a good sushi restaurant in Prague seems to be as difficult as finding a good beach in the Czech republic. Most people who have tried good sushi and are now living in Prague have already gotten used to the fact that sushi is just something you don’t eat here. But there is one sushi restaurant in Prague that changes all of that completely: SOHO.

First of all, its location of SOHO restaurant right on the river and the city view is bound to take your breath away. The interior is modern and almost all white, which makes it look very different from all the other restaurants in Prague. And food here is simply amazing. There is a sushi menu, an entrée menu and on the weekends, even weekend brunch. This place lets you experience the best of Japanese cuisine, class and the beauty of Prague. It is the perfect restaurant for anniversaries, weddings, etc.

For more information : http://www.sohorestaurant.cz/

You will find in this post the review of best places for roller skating in Prague.

• “Inline” or “roller” – skating seems to be synonyms, if someone knows the difference, please, post in comments.

Nice place for rollers and great views.

1. Letná. Park with great views on Prague, nice place for rollers too. To get there go the the Sparta or  Letenské náměstí tram station.

2. Right bank of Vltava, near Vyšehrad – get to the tram station Podolská vodárna and roll along the river (south direction).  Or station Výtoň, but you will need to walk a little to the good surface.

3. Ladronka: the park place between Vypich and the Strahov television tower. Get there by tram to the Vypich tram station.

4. Stromovka. Near Lentá, to get there go to the tram station Výstaviště

Some useful information about renting places can be found in this post.