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Bolgar: a unique place in the heart of Russia

Vera Smirnova on Dec 9, 2021
Bulgar (also written as Bulgary or Bolgar, and do not mix it with Bulgaria in Eastern Europe) is a small town on the left bank of the Volga river, about 120 km south of Kazan, in the Republic of Tatarstan...
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Karelia and Lake Ladoga

Vera Smirnova on Oct 27, 2021
Ladoga is the biggest freshwater lake in Europe. It lies just northwest of Saint Petersburg, covering more than 100 square miles. This deep glacier-created Northern lake is no joke when it comes to the storms in a rapidly changing weather...
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Italian adventures: road trip

Vera Smirnova on Apr 7, 2021
One chilly January morning Tanya, Sveta and I and I were sitting at Sveta's house, sipping coffee and staring at an old globe. After  years of somewhat quiet family life, having raised nine children between the three of us, we...
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Tulum: ancient Mayan ruins

Vera Smirnova on Feb 22, 2021
I’ll break my habit of starting from the brief history overview, and start instead from what happened on my latest trip to the Yucatan. I went to explore the Tulum archeological site, only knowing that I was going to...
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11 Best Foods To Try In Mérida, Yucatan

Vera Smirnova on Jan 30, 2021
What to eat in Mérida, Yucatan? You might face a tough choice between good and good. Or better and better. In other words, the restaurant world in Mérida is rich, diverse and may easily compete with any European high-end cuisine....
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Cozumel: a small island with a big history.

Vera Smirnova on Jan 20, 2021
Caribbean vacations in Mexico usually start in Cancun.  This coastal town sometimes called “Party city” because of its extensive nightlife  is a well-known gateway to Riviera Maya.  No wonder: it is the biggest tourist hub for those arriving to Yucatan's...
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