Russia Travel Guide Overview

Russia Tours | Russia Tour Guide | iExplore.com FORBES' #1 ADVENTURE TRAVEL SITE 5 YEARS IN A ROW — TIME MAGAZINE TOP 50 Keyword Search: -- Home Trip Finder Travel Guides Community Special Offers Store My iExplore advertisement -- Home Travel Guides Europe Russia Overview Russia Travel Guide Overview Tours Where to Go Activities General Info History Weather Travel Tips Dining Shopping Visa & Health View Trips to Russia Europe Overview Browse Russia Photos Russia Questions and Answers Read Russia Journals Find a Russia Travel Buddy Russia Overview Travel warning Travel to the Chechen Republic and to the north Caucasus region is not recommended. For further information visitors should seek official advice. The Russian Federation covers almost twice the area of the United States of America, and reaches from Moscow in the west over the Urals and the vast Siberian plains to the Sea of Okhotsk in the east. The capital, Moscow, was founded in 1147. The focal point of the city is Red Square, on one side of which is the Kremlin surrounded by a thick red fortress wall containing 20 towers. The tsars were crowned here; Ivan the Terrible's throne is situated near the entrance. Those interested in Russia's achievements in the field of space travel should visit Star City, just outside Moscow, which is a cosmonaut training complex open to visitors. St Petersburg, northwest of Moscow, is known both as a cultural center and for its elegant buildings. The city is spread over 42 islands in the delta of the River Neva. Wide boulevards, tranquil canals and bridges led to the city being known as the 'Venice of the North'. The Palace Square and the Winter Palace are among the most interesting sites for followers of Russian history. The Hermitage houses all the vast treasures of the former tsars. For those wishing to get a better idea of the huge variety of scenery in the Russian Federation, cruises can be taken along the mighty Volga River between Kazan, the cultural center of the Tartars, to Rostov-on-Don, once an Armenian town and the gateway to the Caucasus. Russian cuisine is based on the staples of buckwheat (to make porridge or blini ), borshch (beetroot soup) or shashlik (shish kebab). Whole roast suckling pig, roast goose stuffed with buckwheat, and roast duck stuffed with apples are served at parties and for special occasions. Geography The Russian Federation covers almost twice the area of the USA, and reaches from Moscow in the west over the Urals and the vast Siberian plains to the Sea of Okhotsk in the east. The border between European Russia and Siberia (Asia) is formed by the Ural Mountains, the Ural River and the Manych Depression. European Russia extends from the North Polar Sea across the Central Russian Uplands to the Black Sea, the Northern Caucasus and the Caspian Sea. Siberia stretches from the West Siberian Plain across the Central Siberian Plateau between Yenisey and Lena, including the Sayan, Yablonovy and Stanovoy ranges in the south to the East Siberian mountains between Lena and the Pacific coast, including the Chukotskiy and Kamchatka peninsulas. Sponsored Listings ( Add your listing ) advertisement Advertisement -- advertisement Why iExplore? About Us Advertise Site Map Privacy Policy Travel Agents Contact Us © 2005 Adventure Travel with iExplore --

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Utah Vacations: Sundance one of Utah Ski Resorts: The Greatest Snow on Earth Utah Ski Resorts: The Greatest Snow on Earth Not so long ago in a state far, far away, downhill skiing dominated Utah’s winter sports. A wider variety of activities has broadened Utah’s winter appeal to a wider population of vacationers. Winter vacationers in Utah are no longer just for hard-core downhill skiing fanatics. Sundance offers the Art Shack for creating and developing the artistic mind, the Sundance Spa to unwind and relax with a variety of spa services and a variety of on and off property excursions like snowshoeing, hot air ballooning and golf. Utah is not just a skier’s paradise. Snowboarding is just as popular as skiing in Utah. Sundance offers sliders of all sorts a variety of terrain. Utah’s ski resorts have bent over backward to try to accommodate as many people as possible with programs for children, women, snowboarders, skiers with disabilities, recreational racers & the list goes on. Sundance is no different offering many different programs with the specialty of personalized Ski School. The Utah Ski Vacation season runs approximately from mid-November to mid-April, depending on the resort and the location. The best package deals usually apply early and late in the season; for packages, check not only with each resort but also with major airlines (American, Continental, Delta, and United) that service Utah. Many resorts open late and shut down early, not for lack of snow but for lack of business. In fact, some of the best backcountry skiing can be had in late April and May, when avalanche risks subside and the firmer, sun-baked snow is easier to walk and climb on than midwinter powder. Just because the ski resorts give up on skiing doesn't mean you have to. Utah Ski Vacation Quick Links ski resort ski lodge ski travel spa vacation last minute deals late deal holidays snowboarding trips snow reports Utah Vacation Utah Vacation Utah Ski Vacation Utah Ski Vacations Utah Snowboarding Vacations Utah Vacation Stay 3 Ski Free Romantic Weekend Getaway Check out our LiftPrices » Day pass » Season Passes Take a SkiLesson » Adults » Kids » PerformanceSki Labs Rent Equipment View the Stats View the Image Gallery View our Ski Lodging » LodgingOverview » Promotions » Experiences& Packages Book Your Trip | Hot Deals | Calendar | Contact | Site Map | Weather | Search 1-800-892-1600

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Japan Travel Individual Travel

Japan Study - Faculty Development - Individual Japan Travel Grants Study Abroad in Japan Study Abroad in the U.S. Faculty Development Grants East Asian Studies Resources Contact Us Home Faculty and Curriculum Development Grants Individual Japan Travel Individual Travel to a Consortial Campus Group Japan Travel Campus or Curricular Enhancement Performances, Art Exhibitions, Guest Speakers Other Grants Sample Budget; Flight and Hotel Information Grant Guidelines Follow-Up Report Individual Japan Travel Deadlines: February 1, June 1, October 1 Japan Study supports travel to Japan or within Japan. Prior experience in Japanese Studies is not necessary. Preference is given to projects that: Allow for at least ten days in Japan Include activities that can only be carried out in Japan, e.g., meetings, museum and library visits, etc. Are new initiatives Are integrated into other campus activities Result in new courses on Japan or enhanced Japan content in existing courses Secure matching funds from the home campus Are from faculty members who have not recently received a grant from Japan Study Grants in this category provide up to $2,500 for travel, lodging, and meals. Sample Grants Travel to Japan to set up a three-week geology course that took students to Japan Travel to Japan to set up a two-week “J-Term” trip for students interested in Japanese business Travel to Japan to take video images to use in a course on Japanese religion Travel within Japan for a faculty member already spending his sabbatical in Japan to take photographs to use in a studio art course Travel to Japan to participate in a Japanese dance workshop Travel to Japan to conduct research Travel to Japan to present a paper at a conference Proposals should indicate benefits to the home campus and/or consortial campuses, e.g., course enhancements, lectures, performances, exhibits, etc. Grant Guidelines Home | Study Abroad in Japan | Study Abroad in the U.S. Faculty Development Grants | East Asian Studies Resources | Contact Us

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Working holidays and gap year programs Home | About Us | Destinations | Insurance | Request Brochure | FAQs | Offers | Contact Us | Working holidays , gap year jobs and volunteer work programmes abroad. Whether it's a gap year programme, volunteer opportunity, backpacking trip, working holiday or career break the Work & Travel Company offers full support packages. or click for a call back Australia 9am - 7pm Monday to Thursday 9am - 5.30pm Fridays Age 18 - 30? You can obtain a working holiday visa for up to 12 months. Click here for a great choice of programmes to help you work and travel in Australia . Age 31+? Never mind! We can still help with a tourist visa, insurance and other great stuff. How about joining Conservation Volunteers for a few weeks?. Thailand Temples, Beaches, Trekking & Volunteer Placement. Central & South America Learn Spanish in one of the top Spanish schools in one of 8 countries... Over 100 different volunteer projects with local, national and international organisations, schools and orphanages - Teach English, Community development, Nature Conservation and much much more! India Volunteer projects and camps, beaches, tropical treks and jungle Safaris. Nepal Experience local life on this new programme teaching English for 4 to 8 weeks, learn yoga, the culture and Nepali language. Canada Work in Canada for up to 12 months - we guarantee you a job before you go! Africa Join our wildlife volunteer programmes, helping to care for injured or orphaned animals at a rehabilitation project, or assisting with valuable research in the field. Help out on our community projects working with orphans, providing medical care, or helping a family build their home. Mongolia One of the last great adventure destinations in Asia! USA Student? Spend the summer working in America. Graduate, young professional or skilled worker? Advance your career with a 12-18 month placement. Malaysia Unique experiences in a unique country, diving, trekking and Orang-utans. New Zealand Age 18 - 30? Like Australia, you can obtain a working holiday visa for up to 23 months. We can find you work and get you set up with all you need. China An exciting new programme for ambitious and adventurous people who want to teach and experience amazing China. Mini Gap Year Abroad Need to get away this summer? If you have only a few months in which to travel, join one of our 2-3 month ' Summer Mini-Gaps ' to far away places. The Complete Gap Year Plan your own round the world trip , we can help make your plans come true. Click here to request a brochure Click here to contact a Programme Manager Click here to book a place on a programme Grown Up Gapper? Click Here Background Location Parents Page The Complete Gap Year Australia USA New Zealand Africa Malaysia Central & S. America Thailand India China Mongolia Canada Flights Travel Insurance Stop Overs Request a Brochure Download Brochure Terms & Conditions Australia USA Student's Summer Programme USA - Career Training New Zealand Southern Africa Central & S. America