In the small sleepy town of Trakai, there lies the island castle that dates back to the 14th century. This castle makes my Friday dream travel destination.
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Day 210: Trakai Castle, Or Things Fairy Tales Are Made Of

Day 2: Coffee, a Spice of My Life, Around the World
Oh, coffee.… Read more We have a love-hate relationship, you and me. Sometimes, I drink too much of you; you make my hands shake and my stomach hurt. Other times, I drink a bit and I’m more productive than I could ever be, writing a zillion words per minute and staying on task. I love you, and I hate you; still you
Baltic Graffiti – A Photo Essay
I spent around 6 weeks in the Baltic countries of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia back in 2008. Basically, I was killing time while waiting for my teaching gig to start up in Ukraine, and I really couldn’t have picked a better place – to hang out, meet cool people, eat good food and enjoy a nice mix between Eastern and Western Europe – than in that part of the world.
My 3 Best Kept Travel Secrets
I have recently been nominated by Linda Fairbairn of Journey Jottings to participate in the “3 Best Kept Travel Secrets” project. I’m happy to finally get to take my turn, and if you like what I have to say, why not subscribe to my feed?
1.) Overnight in a Yurt on Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
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What has been the best year of your life?
In one of my conversation clubs in school here in Ukraine, I asked my students what the best year of their life has been. Questions like these, followed with a simple, “Why?”, are a great way to get them all to talk (my main goal for my classes), while also killing a ton of class time. However, a lot of… Read more
It feels like autumn.
Imagine my shock when the day I flew from Kazakhstan to Latvia I also went from sweating to freezing! Everyone in Riga was wearing a coat, hat, gloves… the works. “Ugh!” I thought. I really despise cold weather, but don’t get confused. That doesn’t mean I like summer either! So I may be a bit sensitive to temperature, but I… Read more
Totally Crossed Out!
They say there are 55,000 in total, but I really wonder if it is more than that. One can easily get lost in the sea of relics on display at the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. I had seen pictures before setting out on the 3 hour bus ride to the small town of Siauliai, but none will ever do… Read more
Tickets to the Gun Show
It’s sort of funny, but one of the touristy things you can do in the Baltic countries is shoot some bad-ass guns for fun. I had never really thought about using guns for fun before, but when I found out my friend who is working at a hostel in Vilnius, Lithuania (VB Sleep Inn) is actually in charge of taking… Read more
Brooke vs. the World
American girl left to travel the world in 2007. Studied languages, slept in a yurt, taught English, met Aussie guy and fell in love. Moved to Australia. Calls Sydney home. Wants a puppy. Still loves to travel. Read more about Brooke >Subscribe For Adventure
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The $50 Christmas Wishlist Giveaway from Ciao Bella Travel [Ended]
December 10, 2012
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Heaps… Would it bother you Heaps, if I typed it Heaps
September 24, 2012
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A Candid Conversation About Kyrgyz Bride-napping
July 23, 2012
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What Not to Leave on a Train
March 8, 2012
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3 Months of Giveaways for #FTU Members! [ended]
August 13, 2012
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You Can’t Go to Oman Without Doing This
May 1, 2013
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The Future of the Tasmanian Devil
April 17, 2013
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The Sultanate of Oman: Opening Doors
April 2, 2013
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Journey to the Edge of the World
March 23, 2013
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Where Australia Wins
March 9, 2013
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