25 May 2014 – Hue, Vietnam
After a very tough day riding for about 10 hours we definitely needed a break – Hue, was a welcome retreat.
After a very tough day riding for about 10 hours we definitely needed a break – Hue, was a welcome retreat.
It’s 4 o’clock! at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus Station, in Mumbai, India.
A visit to the Amber fort, formerly the royal residence of the Jaipur kings. All of it is all the more fascinating for Jenia, who is currently reading A Princess Remembers by Gayatri Devi, who was married to the last Maharaja of Jaipur.
Founded: 1639 as a nomadic Buddhist center, 1778 in permanent location. Pop: 1,000,000 Ahh Mongolia. Well, what can we say. It was a fascinating experience – we have never seen a country with so many jarring contrasts all coexisting, intertwining so peacefully. We learned a lot, in a short time period, and overall really glad…
People watching is one of my favorite activities wherever I am – at home or traveling. In my opinion, it’s totally underrated as “a thing to do”. Sergey doesn’t really agree with me – he gets restless from sitting around in any one place for too long. Meanwhile, I can go on for hours –…
A visit to the old Paradesi Synagogue in Fort Cochin, India. Unfortunately no videos or photographs allowed inside. But if you ever find yourself in Fort Cochin, go here! Fascinating murals depicting Jewish migration to Kerela, the building, destruction (by the Portuguese) of the original synagogue, and the rebuilding (by the Dutch) of the building…
Just another day by the pool at Istinye Park Residence, Istanbul, Turkey. Sweet.