5 Great Things to Do in Sochi, Russia
The 2014 Winter Olympics have come and gone from Sochi, Russia, but that doesn’t mean that the city should leave your radar. While the hash tag “#SochiProblems” might have been …
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The Beautiful Beach Resort of Sochi, Russia in Photos
If you’ve been watching the 2014 Winter Olympics from Sochi, Russia, you may have heard the commentators complain about the weather being too warm for winter sports. Reaching temperatures above …
5 Free Things to do in Moscow, Russia
Unlike many cities in Eastern Europe, Moscow can be a very expensive city to visit. What makes it even worse for travelers on a budget is that while some expensive …
Smoked Omul, Babushkas, and Lake Baikal
“Should we try it?” my wife and I said to each other, apprehension on our faces. All around us stood old babushkas, heads covered in checkered red scarves, the deep …
Sochi, Russia: Beaches, Bikinis, and…the Winter Olympics?
In less than a year, the 2014 Winter Olympics will put the Black Sea resort town of Sochi, Russia, on the map. Despite being one of the most popular tourist …
The Most Beautiful Subway System in the World: Moscow, Russia
Having grown up in America at the tail end of the Cold War, I always assumed that Moscow was a dark and dirty city. But, when I visited Moscow last …