A full guide on what to do in Irkutsk, Russia, the gateway to Baikal Lake. In Moldova, the country I am from, it is generally considered that only Moscow and St Petersburg are worth any attention among the Russian cities. Many people here believe that outside these two cities every other place is underdeveloped, with awful roads, no infrastructure and Read More
The best things to do in Olkhon Island, Russia: 20+ places to see in Olkhon
My guide to the best places to visit and things to do in Olkhon Island, Russia Olkhon Island is a gem in Baikal Lake region of Russia’s Siberia. This island, where less than 2,000 people live permanently, has stunning landscapes ranging from dense forests to rocky and steep shores. It is equally spectacular in summer and winter, with winter having Read More
Olkhon Island, Russia: a full travel guide to the gem of Baikal Lake
My guide to Olkhon Island, one of the most beautiful places in the world! Siberia, one of Russia’s most vast regions, has many natural wonders, and Baikal Lake is one of them. The surroundings of the lake are rich in landscapes, including mountains, taiga, steppes, a volcanic depression, spectacular bays. While I wanted to visit all of them, Olkhon Island Read More
Wine Festival in Chisinau, Moldova: a local’s guide
A useful guide to the Wine Festival in Chisinau, Moldova, or Wine Day (that’s how we call it here). Did you know that Moldova is one of the twenty biggest wine producers in the world? We are a very small country and I think that considering the size of our territory we have quite many wine-producing centers 🙂 They are Read More
Around Baikal Lake: Taltsy Museum on a day trip from Irkutsk
When I was planning my trip to Baikal Lake in Russia’s Siberia, I decided immediately that I would use Irkutsk as my base. It meant that I wanted to see as many places around the city as I could. After checking I saw a place called Taltsy Museum, about 50 kilometers away from Irkutsk on the Angara River. I researched Read More
Public transport in Chisinau: a local’s guide to understand it
Frankly, the public transport in Chisinau is far from being perfect. Actually, I have yet to meet at least one person in this city who is happy with it. The problem is that the number of vehicles is limited, and during rush hours every bus is jam packed so there is no air to breathe. Now, add to this the Read More
Baikal Lake, Russia: a travel guide
Baikal Lake is the most beautiful place I have seen so far! Baikal is the deepest lake in the world, the biggest reservoir with potable water. It has more waters than the 5 great lakes in the USA! When it comes to the depth of Baikal, the latest data show that it is 1,642 meters deep! It had been a Read More
Around Baikal Lake: visiting Tazheran Steppe on a day trip from Irkutsk
Tazheran Steppe… so far, the most beautiful place I have ever seen. I came across this place by pure accident: I was looking for things to do around Baikal Lake and saw a picture of a fantastic place: autumnal hills alternating with valleys, lit by the fading sun. After a bit of digging I found out that this place is Read More
Испания: самые красивые достопримечательности Гранады (по моему скромному мнению)
Высокие стены, охраняющие город; дворцы с великолепной отделкой; красивейшие сады, дающие столь нужную тень в жаркие дни; шумные купцы, торгующие шелком и золотом; толпы людей, снующие по узким улицам… Такой Гранада была много лет назад. Гранада сегодня все еще хранит частички того великолепия в знаменитой Альгамбре и старых стенах и мостах. Шедевры исламской и мудехарской архитектуры – это главные достопримечательности Read More
Russia: what to do in Moscow for free
I have heard from many people that Moscow is expensive. I have visited this city numerous times and I don’t understand where they get this idea from. Prague is somehow always included in the list of the cheapest cities in Europe, and after visiting it I can say that Moscow is much cheaper when it comes to accommodation, food and Read More