“What is your area of expertise?” is not the question we hear that often these days, besides, probably, a job interview or an educational setting, but may be, we should ask it more often ourselves. Besides, in the age of polarization and finger pointing, who gets to decide what’s true? If only it was as […]
What Dreams are Made of
“Sabbaticals can give people an invaluable opportunity to rest and reflect on their identity beyond their job.” – Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic What do I start writing about after a partial break from the internet and social media? Places I’ve been to? All the sights that I’ve seen? Or do I write about how fortunate […]
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 […]
And Let There Be Light…
For centuries, and, probably, since the beginning of the mankind, Sun has been cherished and celebrated as the symbol of abundance, generosity, prosperity and life itself. Across the world and its different continents, cultures and civilizations, still evident and visible today through Art, architecture, culture, customs and traditions. Will we even know for sure how […]
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. Guess who from British and who from Germans? Each for different reasons though, and if only history taught us anything. So I decided to have an independence celebration of my own, and couldn’t think […]
Language of My Heart and Soul
The woman is speaking fast in Spanish, and I manage to understand a few words and sentences here and there, even reply, however, still not able to grasp the whole meaning of the conversation, since it is very important to me, and the vocabulary seems to be rather for an advanced speaker. “Where is the […]
Birds, Trees and Independent Nature of Pomac Sanctuary
“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 […]
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 […]
We Are All From Somewhere
“Where you from?” is the question asked almost immediately during travels, no matter how far or close we wander from home. No wonder why this question was asked, when I approached a charming couple near-by to ask about the hiking trails in Acadia National Park, in Maine. Since I have been calling the whole world […]
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 […]