I hadn’t planned on writing this at all today. Or ever. I mean, I do have a list of future post ideas. But this wasn’t on it. This post is the result of an event that happened yesterday. A very unexpected event. And one that’s since given me something to think about. Yesterday, I broke […]
Archives for December 2018
New Year in Moscow
There are a lot of reasons to love New Year in Moscow. Here’s a lovely post (not mine) about some Russian New Year traditions. I was going to write about this myself, but I couldn’t possibly have done a better job than Yulia has done. So pop over to her blog and read about it there. […]
How to Eat Out Cheaply in Moscow
You probably think that Moscow is one of the most expensive cities in the world. And that’s possibly true, if you consider the price of real estate in the centre, or the cost of a meal in a 5 star restaurant, in relation to the average salary. Even going to an ‘expat bar’ can see […]
5 Minute Guide to Hue, Vietnam
Hue, Vietnam From the airport: There is an airport, Phu Bai (HUI), about 12km from Hue, and you’ll pay around 250 000 Dong (max.) for a taxi. There are some other options, for example private shuttle vans and the Vietnam Airlines shuttle bus from the airport to its office in Hue. However, you’ll probably arrive […]
Moscow – 24 hours a day
Have you ever been to Paris? Have you ever tried to go shopping on a Sunday in Paris? Or looked for somewhere to eat? Yes, yes, I know this post is supposed to be about 24 hour Moscow – just bear with me for a minute. Closed Paris. On a Sunday. Everything is closed. Or […]