The stylish old town charm of Riga
The cosmopolitan capital of Latvia has quickly built a reputation as an upscale party town that can be enjoyed on a budget, but Riga has plenty of classy attractions and …
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Fun things to do in Lithuania
Far off the beaten track of the busy tourist route through Europe, Lithuania offers plenty of old-world charm, with cozy towns, cobblestone streets, beautiful churches, delicious food, and some natural …
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Fun things to do in Vilnius
As Lithuania’s capital and largest city, Vilnius is a major stop along the Baltic route, and an adorable little city with only half a million people and just as many …
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The war memorials of the world’s bloodiest battle
Ever since wanting to set foot in Russia and researching the many cities and regions it has to offer, I had always wanted to visit Volgograd. This unassuming city, far …
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Red Square photos and Moscow fun facts
I had a bit of a predicament when it came to a post about Moscow, since not a whole lot really happened. I had good times, certainly, but not bloggably …
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Sexy tango time on Red Square
Nighttime photography on Red Square was fun, despite the mediocrity that resulted from my conspicuous lack of tripod. Life is full of challenges, though. And sometimes one must face those …
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Peterhof in photos
For a country as ostentatiously palace-packed as Russia, you’d think you’d get your fill of ornate czar-era mansions after spending 5 or 10 minutes walking around in St. Petersburg, but …
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My love affair with Russian train travel
Welcome, children. Welcome one and all. Welcome to my nightmare. The nightmare of insufficient transportation infrastructure. But for all the night-bus-related nightmares I’ve experienced, I have lived the dream. And had …
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The White Nights Festival: How St. Petersburg celebrates the longest day of the year
Hint: It involves vodka. Lots of vodka. St. Petersburg is an absolutely spectacular destination that for whatever reason, a disproportionately small number of people choose to experience. It’s Venice on steroids, …
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How my poor Russian language skills got me out of paying a bribe
That’s right, kids! My abject failure to understand a few cursory expressions of elementary Russian resulted in a somewhat-accidental dodge of the dreaded ex-Soviet police officer and his daily hobby …
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