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There is a explorer in everyone of us. Traveling is a way of life. I enjoy exploring and documenting places I visit. Whether is it the path less traveled or indulging in the occasional tourist spot. There is also something new around the corner.

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Puskin State Museum of Fine Arts Moscow

The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts is the largest museum of European art in the Russian Capital of Moscow. Geographically, it is located along Volkhonka street and is about a 15 minute walk from the Kremlin Royal Amoury. Also, it is located just opposite another iconic Moscow landmark, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. It is also known...
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Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines

The Moscow Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines is one of the few quirky historical attractions worth visiting in downtown Moscow if you are into video games and have a couple of hours to spare. Opened on April 2007, the attraction museum is a private historical interactive museum. Additionally, the establishment offers a collection of arcade machines that were produced...
Russia

Getting around Moscow Metro, Subway and Trains

Following my walkabout of Moscow city, let me take a time to share about my experience using their public transport system to get around and to the city. Trains from the Airport- Aeroexpress When you fly into Moscow, chances you will land at the Moscow Domodedovo (DME) International Airport. The airport is very well connected with a dedicated Airport express train...
Europe

Exploring the Medieval Tallinn Estonia

Tallinn is the most populous and the primate city of Estonia. The modern country sees a blend of traditional culture and a modern city living together as one. One with much history, let’s explore Estonia Capital Tallinn with a walking day tour. A young country with a rich history As the locals would say, Estonia’s history had been pretty much ruled...
Russia

Exploring Moscow City Sights

Moscow (Москва) is the capital of modern Russia. It is also an administrative state serving most of the country government functions. Also, it is the country's most populous city, being home to 13.2 million residents within the city. I visited the city during my explorations of Russia, with a stopover at St Petersburg too. Let me take you on...
Russia

Moscow GUM department store

GUM is not your average departmental store in a city. What drew me to visit the Moscow GUM department store is largely due to its century-ling history, as well as it's interesting quirks and uniqueness, which makes it an exploration worth writing and sharing about. In a nutshell, the building is essentially a mall. The GUM name (Russian: ГУМ) is...
Russia

VDNKh park Moscow

Moscow VDNKh Vystavka Dostizheniy Narodnogo Khozyaystva (VDNKh) is a permanent general purpose trade show and amusement park located in the Northern part of Moscow in Russia. The park opened on ‎February 1935. Also, it used to be known as the ‎All-Union Agricultural Exhibition, before adopting its current name. Moreover, the venue is primarily a trade and exhibition center, used to...
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Moscow Inner Kremlin, Royal Armoury and Cathedrals

Following my explorations of the Moscow Red Square and Grand Kremlin, this next part of my journey brings me behind the Red fortification walls into the Inner Kremlin. Let’s check out the sights of the Moscow Inner Kremlin, the Royal Armory and Cathedrals today. Entering the Kremlin Most of the areas inside the Kremlin is publicity accessible, via require an admission...
Russia

Moscow Red Square and Grand Kremlin

Russia is a country brimming with history and culture. For the first segment of my Russia trip, I shall touch on places of interest in Moscow, particularly, the iconic Moscow Red Square Grand Kremlin and Palace. The Moscow Red Square The Red square is a must-visit in Moscow. It is an icon and symbol of Russia. The square is essentially a...
Australia

Sydney Blue Mountain

The Blue Mountains are one of the few natural scenic sights in the Sydney city suburbs. It is a World Heritage site offering breathtaking views of valleys and cliff side shaped by land erosion. Not all nature sights are remotely situated, the Blue Mountains are near enough that you can use half a day to catch some fantastic highland...
Australia

Sydney Fish Market

Sydney fish market is the go to place for fresh and delicious seafood in the city of Sydney. It is so popular that the market had grown into much of an attraction of its own. It is not uncommon to see swarms or even bus load of tourists coming here for meals. The place known for offering the best...
Australia

The Two Wolves Community Cantina Sydney

The Two Wolves: Community Cantina is a cozy little bar serving great food in downtown Sydney, Australia. On top of being a Mexican restaurant, they are also a social enterprise restaurant which raises funds for disadvantaged communities both in Sydney and abroad. Let's check out what the food joint has to offer. Two wolves is located along Sydney Broadway...
Australia

Luna Park Sydney

Luna Park Sydney is a retro Amusement theme park located at Milsons Point on the North bank of the Sydney Harbour. It is connected to the South Bank via then iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge in New South Wales, Australia. Moreover, the park entrance sits beside and almost directly under the north side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is...
Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House

The Sydney Harbour is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Australia. The vicinity is home to two prominent Australian landmarks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera house in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Let's go check them out today. Getting to Circular Quay Circular Quay is a starting point for exploring Sydney Harbour. This bay-side area of interest...
Australia

Brodburger Flame grilled burgers at Canberra

Brodburger Canberra is an independent burger joint operating in Australia. I had a chance to try their selections when I visited Canberra. Brodburger claims to be one of Canberra’s favorite, if not, the favorite burger joint in the region, serving their highly popular flame grilled burgers. Furthermore. the history has that Brodburger used to operate as a food truck. They...
Australia

Canberra city and Australian Parliament

City of Canberra and is a chill city on the South eastern part of Australia. It is also home to the Australian parliament which I am going to do a visit and walk through on today. In Australia, the Parliament is officially called the Federal Parliament. Given Australia colonial roots, it is also known as the Commonwealth Parliament. The locals...
Australia

City of Melbourne Sunset from Mount Dandenong

Mount Dandenong is an area of highland just on the outskirts of the city of Melbourne. Notably, it is both a mountain and a small township of Greater Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. The town was formed in the 1900s. Also, it was not till the 1922 where the first motorcars started to set foot into Mount Dandenong. Moreover, it...
Australia

Great Ocean Road Australia

The Great Ocean Road is a scenic highway which runs along the southern coast of the Australian continent in Victoria, Australia. The road used to be a major highway (B100) until a newer inland A1 highway replaces it. Today, the road serves as a popular tourist attraction in the region. People flock to the area for its spectacular scenic...
Australia

Perth Rottnest Island

Perth is an Australian city, and the largest capital city off the coast of Western Australia. Today, let's check out the scenic Rottnest Island. Established in 1830s, it is one of the primary nature sites with nice bays and ocean side views to visit when you are in Perth. Rottnest is a small island located about 19 km west...
Australia

Australia City of Perth

I will like to write about a recent short trip I did to the lazy city of Perth. The City of Perth is an Australian capital city located on west side of the Australian continent. Moreover, the city is a local government area and body. It is pretty much self-run under the legislation laid by the Australian Parliament. Notably,...
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