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So, you were expecting to find a former Soviet Navy nuclear submarine training center, too?!

So, you were expecting to find a former Soviet Navy nuclear submarine training center, too?!

By on October 10, 2008 in Estonia, Soviet Travel

Paldiski could be classified as the worst city I have ever travelled to… purposely. Apparently, the guide books even say “Welcome to Hell” when talking about the small, former Soviet naval base, but still my current fascination with all things “Soviet style” helped Sam talk me into checking it out. Apparently there was even going to be the remains of… Read more

October 10, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }

Tickets to the Gun Show

By on October 1, 2008 in 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 · Read full story · Comments { 9 }
Rocking out in a bomb shelter.

Rocking out in a bomb shelter.

By on April 19, 2008 in Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

Bishkek is chock full of surprises! When I planned this trip a few months back, I had no idea how truly interesting this city would be. From learning Russian to jam-packed marshrutka rides, my weekdays are pretty much booked, but the weekends tell a whole different story.
Last weekend I was enticed into attending a local rock concert. Generally into… Read more

April 19, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }
A bird pooped on me in YkpaiHa.

A bird pooped on me in YkpaiHa.

By on April 6, 2008 in Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Ukraine (YkpaiHa) exudes all characteristics stereotypical of a former Soviet republic. The buildings, big and grand with gold domes, consume the otherwise stark landscape. The statues stand tall with bold features and some forceful pose. And the people… The people in Ukraine are such badasses! They drink a lot, smoke a lot, always wear red or black leather, and they… Read more

April 6, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 0 }
1 Broken Ipod, a 20 Hour Bus Ride, and 6 Esperanto Speakers

1 Broken Ipod, a 20 Hour Bus Ride, and 6 Esperanto Speakers

By on April 4, 2008 in Poland, Soviet Travel, Ukraine

Traveling in 2nd and 3rd world countries the past couple of months made me realize how much I love a good transportation system – you know, where a 20 minute flight doesn’t translate into a 12 hour drive. The few treacherously long journeys in southern Mexico left me feeling hot, tired, and nauseous, and without the help of some pink… Read more

April 4, 2008 · Read full story · Comments { 8 }