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Winter wedding can be a great photo stop during your arctic adventure
Europe, Outside India, Russia

Arctic adventure begins

Aurora Borealis drew me out of my balmy Indian spring on February 2012 and took me to the frozen Arctic […]

August 1, 2026
#Siberia #Russia #Siberiatourism
Europe, Outside India, Russia

Aurora Borealis and the museum island of Kizhi

Strangely enough, a mild but magical Aurora Borealis appeared on my last night at the Arctic Circle. It happened around […]

August 1, 2026
Visit Arctic Russia for extreme adventure
Europe, Outside India, Russia, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Travel tips for Arctic Russia

My Arctic Russia adventure was very short and organized by a reliable, efficient tour company called Nordic Travel. They offer a […]

August 1, 2026
Africa, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Luxury Family Safaris in Africa

Africa’s wilderness has a way of humbling everyone who stands in front of it, regardless of age. That’s precisely why […]

July 29, 2026
North America, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, USA

Atlantic City vs Las Vegas: Which Wins For A Quick Break?

Planning a short break? The choice in America will often come down to two world-renowned names: Atlantic City and Las […]

July 29, 2026
Middle East, Outside India, Saudi Arabia, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Jeddah Travel Guide: Al-Balad, the Corniche and the Red Sea Coast

Jeddah is Saudi Arabia’s second city and the main arrival point for UK pilgrims, about an hour from Makkah. Its […]

July 24, 2026
Middle East, Outside India, Saudi Arabia, Top Experiences

How Mobile Platforms Are Changing the Way Football Matches Are Watched in Saudi Arabia

Football fans in Saudi Arabia no longer need to schedule their day around TV schedules. The development of mobile platforms […]

July 21, 2026
New Zealand, Oceania, Outside India

The Auckland Lesson I Didn’t Plan For

There are some trips where everything goes according to plan, and then there are the ones that teach you something […]

July 18, 2026
Belgium, Europe, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

What Antwerp Looks Like From the Water

The Scheldt River has shaped Antwerp for centuries. From its surface, the Belgian city unfolds in layers of stone, glass, […]

July 18, 2026
Middle East, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, UAE

What I Didn’t Expect From Dubai’s New Developments

I’ve spent enough time in transit hubs and temporary living situations to recognize when a city is in flux. Dubai has […]

July 18, 2026
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I am Svetlana, a travel writer, teacher, and mom. This blog is all about my experiences from around the world.   READ MORE

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