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...]
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...]
Victoria and Albert: A Saxe-Coburg Love Story
The television series “Victoria” about the younger years of England's Queen Victoria is in its second season with more turmoil below stairs at Buckingham Palace and a new child upstairs for Victoria and Albert. The historic love story between the young queen of England and her German noble husband continues. This season also brings the Saxe-Coburgs into more focus with the death of Albert’s father and his return home to Coburg for a … [Read more...]
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...]
Sweet dreams are made of this: From Russia (with love) to South Korea by ferry
Sweet dreams are made of this. From Russia (with love) to South Korea by Ferry I get a good night's sleep after the wonderful exploration of Vladivostok yesterday. I think about taking a bus to the funicular railway, one of only two in Russia. The second one has just been built in Sochi for the recent Winter Olympics. However, I choose a lie-in and a good breakfast instead. The warmth of the hotel compared to the freezing temperatures outside … [Read more...]
Three Memorable Experiences on St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Young Island Young Island is home to a private resort that is located a very short boat ride from the 'mainland'. Once you arrive you are treated to beautiful views from the private beach. A bar floats slightly off shore. Several tables set back from the beach among the gardens are ideal spots to enjoy a buffet lunch with paired with some sort of tropical drink. Passion fruit rum perhaps. Best activity after lunch - do nothing and enjoy … [Read more...]
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...]
The Tsaatan Nomads – Mongolia Reindeer Herders
The Tsaatan Nomads, also known as the Dukhan, live high in the Ulaan Taiga mountain range of Mongolia. Russia borders the region to the west, the Darkhad Valley and Lake Khövsgöl (Khövsgöl Nuur) to the east. Through millennia, the Tsaatan livelihood has been tied to their reindeer herd. Today the roughly 500 Dukhan left are some of the last of the reindeer herders in the world. Reaching the Tsaatan camp is a challenging endeavor as it takes … [Read more...]
Eating Essentials in New Haven, CT
I’m not a big fan of pizza. I like it well enough, but I had never had a pizza that I thought was extraordinary. There is one exception - I’m originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and pizza from the town of Old Forge really is delicious. But with square cuts from a big rectangular crust, thick tomato sauce, and an American cheese blend, Old Forge pizza always seemed outside the realm of ordinary pizza, in its own category, at least in my … [Read more...]
By Private Jet to Helsinki
An important lesson about travel insurance. For some of my overseas trips, I have taken out medevac insurance; if ever this coverage was necessary, it was during my recent trip to Uzbekistan. After waiting for the landing of Uzbekistan Airways A300 flight from Bangkok, the twin engine private Cessna Citation CJ2+ jet accelerated smartly down runway 8 Left of Tashkent Airport. After quickly becoming airborne, we made a sharp right turn, then … [Read more...]
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