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  • Estonian Diary, Part 9: Rakvere Castle.

                   Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского   There’s a town in Estonia called Rakvere. It’s famous for its sausage factory and its medieval castle. So, we headed there to catch up… Continue reading

    Estonian Diary, Part 9: Rakvere Castle.

  • Estonian Diary. Part 8. Sagadi Manor, Lake Sinijärv, and the Springs

                       Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского  As you might’ve noticed, I’ve changed the name from “album” to “diary.” Lately, I’ve been cramming more than one album into each blog… Continue reading

    Estonian Diary. Part 8. Sagadi Manor, Lake Sinijärv, and the Springs

  • Estonian Album Number 7. The Captains’ Village and Port Vergi.

                  Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского We’re continuing our journey through Estonia. After a relaxing at the dacha, a thirst for adventure—and a bit of restlessness—sent us packing for our next… Continue reading

    Estonian Album Number 7. The Captains’ Village and Port Vergi.

  • Estonian Album No. 5: Blue Hills, Lake Peipus, and Alatskivi Castle

                   Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского Still keeping up my travel diary on Estonia. After getting back from Narva, we set off on a big road trip. First stop – our… Continue reading

    Estonian Album No. 5: Blue Hills, Lake Peipus, and Alatskivi Castle

  • Estonian Album No. 4: Narva – Two Fortresses

                     Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского Continuing my travel report on Estonia. One of the first planned stops on the trip was Narva. In recent years, Narva has been popping… Continue reading

    Estonian Album No. 4: Narva – Two Fortresses

  • Estonian Album No. 3: Open-Air Museum

                      Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского Still jotting down notes from our trip to Estonia. Spent the first two days catching up on sleep after the flight, wandering around… Continue reading

    Estonian Album No. 3: Open-Air Museum

  • Estonian Album No. 2. Old Tallinn

                 Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского   I’ve finally made it back to the blessed shores of Australia and started sorting through my photos. Apologies for the delay in posting. Or actually,… Continue reading

    Estonian Album No. 2. Old Tallinn

  • The Main Street of Melbourne and Literature Lane

     Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского No doubt about it, Swanston Street is the main drag of Melbourne. It runs smack-bang through the middle of the city, north to south, and after Princes Bridge, it turns into St… Continue reading

    The Main Street of Melbourne and Literature Lane

  • Melbourne’s Skyscrapers

                      Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского  Time to Talk About Melbourne’s Skyscrapers. Skyscrapers shape the city’s skyline. We take them for granted, admire them, and feel proud of them. But… Continue reading

    Melbourne’s Skyscrapers

  • Little Italy and the Mafia

                       Текст на русском находится внизу страницы, после английского   Everyone remembers the brilliant and romantic masterpiece The Godfather, based on Mario Puzo’s novel. Or maybe the TV series The Sopranos. Sure,… Continue reading

    Little Italy and the Mafia