How Women Live in Saudi Arabia: Bans and Prejudices

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Women cannot use public transport. This applies to absolutely all municipal buses, trams and railway vehicles. Although, there is an exception to this rule: if a special carriage with a separate entrance for women is attached to the train, then a woman still has the right to ride it. Such restrictions are set all for the same purpose — to prevent communication with strangers.

Chelsea Hotel — New York Bohemian Habitat

The New York Chelsea Hotel was built in 1844 and since then has become a magnet for famous writers, musicians, actors, artists, etc. This place has always been not simple, as if a special atmosphere reigned in it, which attracted the whole New York bohemia. What does this place look like now and what was so special about the legendary Chelsea Hotel? More on this later ...