Black Sea – Life in Russia

A Fascinating Journey to Abkhazia – Part VII – The Mystically Wonderful World of Abkhazia

August 11, 2015

A Fascinating Journey to Abkhazia I’ve discovered on this fascinating journey to Abkhazia a land rich in beauty, I felt the heart of the people and warmth of the Abkhaz sun. Yet in everything that I’ve shared none of it can compare with the experience, the things that touch the heart, mind, and soul that … More A Fascinating Journey to Abkhazia – Part VII – The Mystically Wonderful World of Abkhazia

Photogenic New Athos – Part VI – The Mystically Wonderful World of Abkhazia

August 8, 2015

New Athos the most photogenic of them all Each place we visited while in Abkhazia was unique, New Athos wasn’t any different. New Athos just happened to be the most photogenic of them all. Here in this photo above I caught the reflection of the restaurant on the water, plus Novy Afon’s spires balancing with … More Photogenic New Athos – Part VI – The Mystically Wonderful World of Abkhazia

Rare Photos of the Romanov Royal Family Found

November 3, 2014

Tsar Nicholas II appears in a photograph to be teaching his daughter Grand Duchess Anastasia how to smoke. Another picture taken by the emperor dated 1916 shows Tsarevich Alexei – heir to an autocratic throne that would be abolished the following year – posing on a tree in winter with his beloved pet spaniel Joy. … More Rare Photos of the Romanov Royal Family Found

Mirror Reflections – Moldova & Crimea

March 10, 2014

Life in Bucovina The Painted Monasteries of Bucovina From Maramureș I took another bone rattling journey across the north of the country to Suceava. I wanted to see the painted monasteries of Bucovina, which I had heard are very beautiful. I took a minibus from Sighet to Gura Humorului, and then a train from there to … More Mirror Reflections – Moldova & Crimea

Mirror Reflections – Montenegro & Crimea

March 10, 2014

Life in Montenegro Secret Walled Garden Arriving in Montenegro for the first time is like entering one of those secret walled gardens. You feel a real sense of adventure as your adrenaline perks up. The land feels like it has not quite yet been discovered; there are no eight lane highways like the French Riviera … More Mirror Reflections – Montenegro & Crimea

Mirror Reflections – Monaco & Russia

December 11, 2013

Life in Monaco DESTINATION – La Condamine It is one of the smallest states all over the world that is located on 1.95 kilometers. It is considered an interesting place to visit. The capital of Monaco is Monte Carlo. It is located on a land that size is 6 time the size of Vatican. Monaco-Ville: it … More Mirror Reflections – Monaco & Russia

Amazon Warrior Women Of Russia

September 25, 2013

Back in the ancient times, in a region along the east coast of the Black Sea, now a part of Russia. A powerful race of women warriors is believed to have lived . In Greek mythology they are better know as Amazons. They were called Oiropata or “killers of men”, by the Scythians. A good … More Amazon Warrior Women Of Russia

Cave Bears, Dolmens, and Waterfalls “Oh my” Ten things to do in Sochi

July 31, 2013

Akhshtyrskaya cave 1. The Akhshtyrskaya cave site is one of the most famous in all of Europe. The cave was discovered at the beginning of XX century by a French scholar, E. Martel. During all the years of excavations more than 6000 bones have been accounted for, 92% of which belonged to cave bears. The … More Cave Bears, Dolmens, and Waterfalls “Oh my” Ten things to do in Sochi

Mirror Reflections – Romania & Russia

July 18, 2013

Ponoarele is a commune located in Mehedinţi County, Oltenia, Romania. Here is a natural monument named God’s Bridge, a natural bridge formed when the ceiling of a cave had collapsed. The bridge is actually a 4 m thick rock arch, with an opening of 25 m and a length of 50 m. The natural vault … More Mirror Reflections – Romania & Russia

Russia’s Paradise Lost – Gagra

June 1, 2013

This once beautiful “Russian Riviera” is located between lush forested mountains and the Black Sea, the wonderful views from this mostly abandoned city are incredibly gorgeous, it’s hard to imagine why this happened in one of Russia’s few cities that is located in a sub-tropical climate. Gagra was once a very popular destination point among … More Russia’s Paradise Lost – Gagra

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