“Where to next?” was frequently on my mind during my travels in Peru. Contrary to many travelers I met along the way, who had it all figured out: itineraries, locations, sights, schedule, etc… and, probably, life also, I was pretty much winging the whole trip… for better or even better. Besides knowing for sure that […]
Pacific Rim, First Nations and Wild Pacific Trail
I keep twirling umbrella in my hands, and it seems to be the only colorful thing about this misty day. At one point I even wonder if it was better to stay in that cozy coffee place in Ucluelet I stopped by before my visit to Pacific Rim Reserve. Should have I? Definitely not… I […]
Hakuna Matata and Roaring My Way in the City of Lions
What place would I choose to celebrate Independence? Both, Belarus and USA, celebrate their Independence in summer, only a day apart, and each for different reasons. Guess who from British and who from Germans? And if only history taught us anything. No wonder why I decided to have an Independence celebration of my own, and […]
What It is To Be…
Have you ever thought what it is to be an American? or a European? While the USA is debating what New York values are, how they are different from the rest of the country, and who is American enough or creme de la creme to become and be an American, Europe is doing kind of […]
Language of My Heart and Soul
“E quando poi davanti a te si apriranno tante strade e non saprai quale prendere, non imboccarne una a caso, ma siediti e aspetta. Respira con la profondità fiduciosa con cui hai respirato il giorno in cui sei venuta al mondo, senza farti distrarre da nulla, aspetta e aspetta ancora. Stai ferma, in silenzio, […]
That Time I Discovered Woodstock, Sort Of
“Is it Woodstock? I mean, is it the Woodstock?” I ask the first passer-by, after parking at the crossroads, thinking and wondering if it was the correct place and if it was worth checking it out. “If you mean the festival, yes, but it was in another location”. This was very random and spontaneous, since […]
Is Education Worth It Nowadays?
Is education worth it nowadays? Especially in the world that seems to be more preoccupied with status quo, looks, memes and superficial concepts than real accomplishments and achievements. At least recently and this is what it seems like on the surface. Superficial ideas of success and a material component of it. While the value of […]
Familiar and Unfamiliar Saint Petersburg
As a traveler, looking out of the window of a tour bus, I wondered what the real city is like. I’ve visited Saint Petersburg previously, at different stages of my life and even in different seasons, both times with a group tour, and for some reason I had a feeling I was presented a “tour-guide […]
US National, State and Local Parks, or Get Out There and Find Your Park
What do you envision when you think of the USA? New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Miami, Chicago, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, LA? After all, this is what many travelers are there for: major cities, sightseeing, sales, shopping, especially during a festive season ) Make no mistake, each city is different and unique in […]
Traveling While Vegetarian
“So what do you do when you travel?” I was asked about being vegan/vegetarian. To someone who is none of these, it seems like the craziest idea ever. Something out-there and almost impossible ) Have I thought the same myself? Probably, not… However, now I definitely know that it is much easier to be vegan/vegetarian […]