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25 Photos of the Heydar Aliyev Center’s Classic Car Exhibit in Baku, Azerbaijan
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25 Photos of the Heydar Aliyev Center’s Classic Car Exhibit in Baku, Azerbaijan

The Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, is one of the most stunning buildings I have ever seen in my life. Not a single straight line was used in its design! This architectural wonder is a museum complex designed by British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid. (She was the first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize.)…

What NOT to Wear to Gobustan National Park & Mud Volcanoes in Azerbaijan
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What NOT to Wear to Gobustan National Park & Mud Volcanoes in Azerbaijan

Ok, so what I am wearing in this post was NOT an ideal outfit for visiting the Gobustan National Park and Mud Volcanoes outside of Baku, Azerbaijan. In theory, this outfit should have been OK. It’s comfortable. My dress is 100% cotton and breathes very well. And I’ve worn these sandals on countless adventures because…

Baku, Azerbaijan – Cool Day Trip to Take to Gobustan, Fire Mountain & Fire Temple
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Baku, Azerbaijan – Cool Day Trip to Take to Gobustan, Fire Mountain & Fire Temple

When planning your trip to Baku, Azerbaijan, be sure to take (at least) one day trip and venture to some of the fascinating places just outside the city. You can easily visit Gobustan National Park’s mud volcanoes and petroglyphs, as well as “Fire Mountain” (Yanar Dag) and “Fire Temple” (Ateshgah of Baku) all in one…

“A Gentleman in Moscow” Tour of the Metropol Hotel – How You Can Follow in the Count’s Footsteps
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“A Gentleman in Moscow” Tour of the Metropol Hotel – How You Can Follow in the Count’s Footsteps

“A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles is a must-read novel, recommended by even the likes of Bill Gates and soon it will also be a TV series. You don’t have to be interested in Moscow either to be charmed by the wit of Count Alexander Rostov – the book’s main character. The Count’s story…

A Complete Guide to Dressing for the Bolshoi Theatre (for Both Men & Women)
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A Complete Guide to Dressing for the Bolshoi Theatre (for Both Men & Women)

What to Wear to the Bolshoi Theatre: A Guide for Women Seeing a performance at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow should be at the top of your Russia bucket list! This historic theatre holds some of the world’s best ballet and opera performances. Dressing the part for this grand theatre is at the top of…

Where to Find the Best View of St. Petersburg, Russia – St. Isaac’s Colonnade
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Where to Find the Best View of St. Petersburg, Russia – St. Isaac’s Colonnade

The best view of St. Petersburg, Russia is arguably from atop St. Isaac’s Cathedral. Visiting this beautiful cathedral should already be on your itinerary for St. Petersburg, as its interior is as spectacular as its gilded dome exterior. However, getting to its colonnade is not for the faint of heart! It requires scaling nearly 300…

Is it Worth Adding the Fabergé Museum to Your St. Petersburg, Russia Itinerary?
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Is it Worth Adding the Fabergé Museum to Your St. Petersburg, Russia Itinerary?

You can’t visit Russia without hearing about the famous Fabergé eggs. You’ll likely see large crowds gathered around their single display case in Moscow inside the Kremlin Armoury. However, the world’s largest collection of these eggs belongs to the Fabergé Museum in St. Petersburg! (And the Fabergé Museum in St. Petersburg allows photos, unlike in…

Visiting Sanduny Public Banya in Moscow, Russia  – Everything You Want to Know Before Going
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Visiting Sanduny Public Banya in Moscow, Russia – Everything You Want to Know Before Going

*WARNING* – This post might be TMI for some, and it’s also written from the perspective of a woman visiting a public Banya in Russia. (Sorry, dudes, I’m not entirely sure what goes on over on your side of the banya.) So, if talking about nakedness, body parts, bodily functions, etc. makes you queasy…you’ll want…

What I Wore to Moscow, Russia’s Bolshoi Theatre for a Swan Lake Performance
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What I Wore to Moscow, Russia’s Bolshoi Theatre for a Swan Lake Performance

Wondering what to wear to the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia? This post is here to help! Dress c/o* (Similar here) | Pumps | Belt | Bracelet c/o* (On sale!) | Necklace (Similar) The Bolshoi is a historic theatre in Moscow that opened in 1856. (Pictures of it are at the end of this post.)…