1 September 2013 – Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia
Beautiful city on the river is full of surprises, great day, Inna makes an appearance!
Beautiful city on the river is full of surprises, great day, Inna makes an appearance!
Our first day back in Bangkok after India — priority number 1? papaya salad!
A visit to the 10th century Banteay Srei temple, the crown jewel of Khmer architecture. Banteay Srei was built by a Brahmin – rather than your typical Varman (king) — in honor of Hindu god Shiva. The rose-colored sandstone carvings are spectacular even in 100+ degree heat. Banteay Srei was one of our favorites in the Angkor complex!
Doing what we do best – cafe hopping in Vietnam! No seriously Vietnam is one of the best places for digital nomads / laptop warriors / bookworms / people who love a good cup of coffee. One of our favorites (and we have many, trust!) is Cong Caphe. There are six branches in Hanoi, and…
A visit to the Istanbul Archeology Museum is a must – fascinating artifacts dating back 5-6 thousand (!!) years ago, uncovered as recently as a few years ago when the city began construction of Marmaray rail link under the Bosphorous.
Reflecting on the last day of the year in Koh Lanta, Thailand.
Dasha, my very very good friend from way way back, and Vitaliy, her boy, make an appearance as we discuss plans for joint venture in China, currently in Moscow, Russia.