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10 Things I Learned During my Stay in Minsk, Belarus

October 22, 2018 by Dave10 Comments

10 Things I Learned During my Stay in Minsk, Belarus

I recently spent a few days exploring Minsk and the nearby countryside. This city of 2 million+ people is at the same time spread out yet rather compact. The city features an interesting mix of noticeable architectural styles mostly dating from post World War II. Unlike a number of Western European countries, Belarus does not yet seem to be on the tourist route. Prices are fairly reasonable and it is easy to get around the historical core of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Germany, Moscow, Museum, Sports, Walking tour

Top 4 cities to visit at 2018 World Cup in Russia

May 3, 2018 by Ahmed BLeave a Comment

Top 4 cities to visit at 2018 World Cup in Russia

The 2018 World Cup in Russia will be a footballing extravaganza, with 32 nations battling to win the sport's most prestigious trophy. The event offers people the chance to visit some of the world's most beautiful cities, including Moscow which will host the final on July 15. Russia boasts a wealth of cultural and historical riches, and landscapes that have inspired artists and poets for generations. Read on to find out more about the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Canals, Culture, Moscow, Museum, Restaurants, Russia

How Sochi Became an All-Season Hotspot for Tourists

March 13, 2018 by Linda CLeave a Comment

How Sochi Became an All-Season Hotspot for Tourists

SOURCE: flickr.com Prior to the 2014 Winter Olympics, how many people had heard of Sochi? Outside of Russia, the answer is probably very few. When most people think of snow, skiing and snowboarding, they think of somewhere in Austria or Italy, at least if they’re in Europe. In the US, you can take advantage of lift pass deals like Fly and Ski Free and take to the slopes in Tahoe without spending a dime. Or, if you’re really adventurous, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Andes, Art, Beach, Casino, Caves, Chile, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Greece, History, Italy, Moscow, Resort, Restaurants, Russia, Ski Trip, Spain, Sports, Thailand

Top 4 sports events to watch in 2018

January 20, 2018 by Andrew LLeave a Comment

Top 4 sports events to watch in 2018

The next 12 months promise to be a delight for sports fans across the world, with a vast array of top events taking place throughout 2018. Winter sports and football provide the year's top two attractions, with the Winter Olympics and the World Cup set to draw massive crowds to South Korea and Russia respectively. Winter Olympics, South Korea Scheduled to take place PyeongChang from February 9-25, the Winter Olympics brings together the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: America, Argentina, Brazil, England, Europe, Film, France, Germany, Golf, History, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Moscow, Russia, Ski Trip, Spain, Sports

Exploring Russia on a Viking River Cruise

October 24, 2017 by Ariane ColenbranderLeave a Comment

Exploring Russia on a Viking River Cruise

This was my first river cruise with Viking Cruises, a trip I'd dreamt about for weeks! Russia, the world's largest country, takes up an eighth of the world's surface, borders 14 different countries, 12 oceans and seas and spans 11 time zones. Getting Ready to Cruise Through Russia Including start and end points St. Petersburg and Moscow, our cruise includes seven stops with optional offshore excursions, some included in the fare, others … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Architecture, Art, Beer, Bus Travel, Canals, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Fashion, Food and Wine, Frankfurt, Japan, Journey, Moscow, Museum, Music, National Park, Paris

Moscow: Tagansky Bunker Blues

July 16, 2017 by Pete MartinLeave a Comment

Moscow: Tagansky Bunker Blues

I am early for the tour and am made to wait in the entrance hall. At least I am out of the snow, although it’s colder inside than it was outside. Exactly on schedule, I am ushered in for a security check and then taken back to the cold entrance room for an introduction. Sasha, a youthful but stern 20-something, is my guide. His English leaves much to be desired and he speaks in a loud, military-style voice that seems appropriate for this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Drinking, Film, Germany, Gun, History, Moscow, Restaurants, Russia, Walking tour, Wildlife

Trier – Rome of the North

February 22, 2017 by Abdul RastagarLeave a Comment

Trier – Rome of the North

“Ante Romam Treveris stetit annis mille trecentis” (Trier stood 1300 years before Rome) – legend of Trier’s founding.   Trier is the UNESCO World Heritage city you’ve never heard of. While you were busy swooning over Berlin’s modern architecture or Munich’s copious beer gardens, you’ve missed Germany’s most remarkable city, quietly minding its own business along the banks of the Mosel river, the way it always has for two and a half … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Beer, Beijing, Bridges, Europe, France, Germany, History, London, Luxembourg, Mexico, Moscow, Rome, Wine Tasting

Between the Traditional and the Modern, there Lies Ulaanbaatar

December 2, 2016 by Abdul Rastagar3 Comments

Between the Traditional and the Modern, there Lies Ulaanbaatar

Somewhere between the modern and the traditional, there lies Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia’s fascinating capital is a city evolving before our very eyes. Its population is rapidly trading its ancestral, nomadic ways for a more modern life while still trying to retain the uniqueness of its rich culture. Ulaanbaatar is a city in transition, moved by dynamics bigger than itself. It lies at the intersection of globalization, capitalism, the legacy of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Asia, Beijing, Coffee, Culture, Desert, Food and Wine, Japan, Korea, Lifestyle, Moscow, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Wildlife

Pittsburgh: Inspiring Awe and Nostalgia

July 23, 2015 by Marianne Ruane1 Comment

Pittsburgh: Inspiring Awe and Nostalgia

Visit Pittsburgh. It’s a vibrant city with fantastic views and all kinds of easily accessible ways to see them, a sports legacy to envy, and vital American history. But more importantly, it is a tribute to what city government, public and private enterprise, and concerned citizens – what we, as human beings – can accomplish. In the last 50 years or so Pittsburgh has orchestrated a miraculous environmental transformation. Ride to the top of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Baseball, Bicycle, Bridges, Bus Travel, Celebrity, Fashion, Hiking, History, Italy, Los Angeles, Monterey, Moscow, Music, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Restaurants, Russia, Seafood

Cirque du Soleil’s Zarkana—Wild, Wondrous and Body-Boggling

November 10, 2014 by Tom BentleyLeave a Comment

Cirque du Soleil’s Zarkana—Wild, Wondrous and Body-Boggling

What do you do when your senses are simultaneously confused, excited, alarmed and enthralled? If you’re at a performance of Zarkana, Cirque du Soleil’s dramatic and mesmerizing visual bombardment at ARIA Las Vegas, you go with it. And going with it will be mighty gratifying. Many theater pieces engage your brain, perhaps with some later follow-through in your body. Zarkana envelops you. The lushly resonant music alone penetrates your body and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Europe, Moscow, Music, New York City, Sand, Technology

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