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Exotic Fishing Locations In Russia

January 6th, 2012

Russia has many entrancing locales to visit and bask in. The exciting country provides many interesting things to do and a variety of places to visit and relax at. The wonderful sights and tours help one enjoy the voyage thoroughly as it is worth every penny spent. One such fun thing to do in this country is fishing. Russia has many water bodies that cater to the fishing interests of the locals as well as tourists. Some of which are,

The Volga River:

The national river of the country, the Volga is the longest, passing through various cities and townships. More than half the cities in the country along with its capital Moscow are located on the banks of this river. Multitudinous fish varieties are found in this river, of which the most popular are the Pike, Eelpout, Catfish and the Perch. These varieties are found in and around Moscow. Some fish that are caught here are very distinct in their characteristics, some weigh around 100 kilos!

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Volga Delta:

A Delta is a triangular piece of land that houses deposits from rivers. The Volga river’s Delta has some rich soil and pellucid waters that are a habitat to many fishes that include aforementioned varieties and even the Tench, Asp and the Zander. Hence this place also is a famous tourist fishing spot.

Lake Baikal:

The world’s second largest lake is the Lake Baikal. This freshwater lake is also a domicile to many freshwater fishes. Hucho Taimen, Grayling and so many other fish types are found here. The rare fish, the Omul Whitefish is found exclusively here, which draws tourists and locals to the lake.

Kamchatka Peninsula:

The Salmon is found particularly in the Kamchatka Peninsula. This region is located on the eastern side of the country. Covered by water on all sides but one, this piece of land is a glorious sight. Overlooking the mountains, this stretch is calm and picturesque. It draws amateur and professional fishermen, to catch the different varieties of Salmon available in these waters. Some popular ones are the Pink Salmon, King Salmon, Cherry Salmon and a dozen others.

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Caucasus Region:

Those who truly enjoy the outdoor adventures cannot miss the Caucasus region in Southern Russia. Located near the Georgian border, the territory houses the Brown Trout. A guaranteed catch of at least a dozen fish can be obtained in one day.

With all these beautiful and scenic locations, Russia is the perfect place for a taintless fishing vacation.

Baltic Travel Company- For alluring and admirable holidays!

February 17th, 2011

The Baltic Travel Company is one of the best travel consultants to trust when it comes to a luxurious, organized and carefree vacation one has been planning on taking. One look at the blog’s exclusive pages that cater to both the customers’ needs and wants and the search is over. Few travel consultants give such in-depth, elaborate and specifically detailed tours around the Baltic nations. The rich cultures and exotic sights are breath-taking:

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There are both tailor made and planned tours to the various regions in the Baltic circle. The most popular countries here are Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Not to forget Russia and Scandinavia. Recommended tours are available for customers who are first timers vacationing in that part of the European continent. Some wonderful packages include the River cruises, Norway tours that go all the way till the North Pole, Artic adventures that are splendid, Exclusive winter holidays in Siberia and Scandinavia, Etc.

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Day to day itineraries are described in great detail and every aspect of the travel is well organized from the flights to the meals for the customers. The tours cover the most enticing sights of each country, the beautiful cities, enchanting river-sides; fascinating landmarks that are not to be missed are organized to perfection. Simple but sightly locales like National parks and monuments are covered in the travel packages, which are both splendid and delightful to see, for people of all ages.

The cruises offered by Baltic Travel Company are extremely pleasing. From beautiful cabins to entertainment on the ship, every diminutive details of the travel are elaborately charted out, which pleases almost everybody and makes these tours an incredible experience. The luxury and lavish that every customer enjoys is guaranteed as there would be nothing for one to worry about during the travel.
In short, every one at the company works diligently so that the customers sit back, relax and have a glorious time during their vacation.

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The snow adventures are definitely to be experienced. Picture perfect holidays where one can explore ice-capped mountains, go on snow safaris and sledding are a treat to the eyes. Amazingly enough, even warm clothing is provided! These packages and tours are reasonably priced, which is another important reason to go for Baltic Travel Company.

The Origin of Blonde Hair

December 18th, 2009

Blondes have a fascinating history, both in human origin, migration, culture and in ancient mythology. In Western culture, blonde hair is typically associated with naiveity, youth and innocence, but culturually has seen a remarkable transition from its roots to where it is today.

Blondes in Mythology

Blondes first began appearing around 11,000 years ago during the last ice age, and have since become major figures in mythology. Two of the Norse goddesses, Sif and Freyja were blondes.

Sif was a wife of the god Thor. She was known for her golden hair and was described as the most beautiful of women. She once had her hair shaved off by Loki, the god of mischief. Her hair symbolised fertility and prosperity in agriculture.

The Blonde Goddess Freya

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Freyja was characterized as a goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. She had blonde hair and blue eyes, and was said to be the fairest of all goddesses. The Norse people often prayed to her for help in matters of love and to assist with childbirth.

Freyja was also known to assist in such things as war, battle, and death, magic, prophecy, and wealth. One mythical story tells of her receiving half of the dead lost in a battle in her hall Fólkvangr, while Odin took in the other half at Valhalla.

In European tales, fairies preferred blonde hair in people. Blonde babies were more likely to be taken from their cribs and switched with changelings. And young blonde women were often enticed to join the land of the fairies. And of course many of us know the tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears!

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Genetic History of Blondes

Natural blonde hair, is caused by a lack of a pigment called eumelanin. This pigment deficiency is what gives blondes their hair color.

The general explanation as to how blondes came into being, is related the need for Vitamin D and lower levels of sunlight in some regions. To compensate for the deficiency in sunlight, people with lighter hair and skin were born.

Blondes: Where are they now?

In Northern Europe, natural blondes are a common sight, especially around the southern areas of the Baltic Sea. Lighter pigmentation of eyes is also associated with people of this region. Some sources, such as Eupedia, claim that in central parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland, 80% of the population is blonde, with natural fair-haired people in other Baltic Countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Russia, Poland and other parts of Scandinavia) making up 50-79% of the population.

Migration of blondes today can be seen across the globe as far as  America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa (largely due to colonialism of the last 400-500 years).

The stories of blondes throughout history is fascinating and just a piece of all the amazing things in our past to explore and discover! The Baltic states host a rich spectrum of mythology, cultural heritage, migration and history waiting to be discovered.