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Day 210: Trakai Castle, Or Things Fairy Tales Are Made Of

By on July 30, 2011 in Europe, Lithuania, Soviet Travel

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.

July 30, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 3 }
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Day 2: Coffee, a Spice of My Life, Around the World

By on January 2, 2011 in Australia, Central America, Estonia, Europe, Guatemala, Honduras, Latvia, Lithuania, Oceania

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

January 2, 2011 · Continue Reading · Comments { 40 }

Baltic Graffiti – A Photo Essay

By on April 27, 2010 in Estonia, Europe, Latvia, Lithuania, Soviet Travel

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.

April 27, 2010 · Continue Reading · Comments { 19 }

My 3 Best Kept Travel Secrets

By on February 11, 2010 in Asia, Europe, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Soviet Travel, Spain

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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February 11, 2010 · Continue Reading · Comments { 15 }

What has been the best year of your life?

By on January 15, 2009 in Asia, Central America, Estonia, Europe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Poland, Soviet Travel, Ukraine

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

January 15, 2009 · Continue Reading · Comments { 5 }

It feels like autumn.

By on October 6, 2008 in Estonia, Europe, Lithuania, Soviet Travel

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

October 6, 2008 · Continue Reading · Comments { 2 }

Totally Crossed Out!

By on October 4, 2008 in Europe, Lithuania, Soviet Travel

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

October 4, 2008 · Continue Reading · Comments { 6 }

Tickets to the Gun Show

By on October 1, 2008 in Europe, Lithuania, Soviet Travel

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

October 1, 2008 · Continue Reading · Comments { 11 }