Sitges - Resort for Alternative Lifestyles

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Located on the Costa Dorada, Sitges is wildly popular among the southern Europe resorts, particularly with gay tourists. It gets very crowded during the summer, and most of the tourists at this time are young swinging Europeans. Yet Sitges never gets tacky, as so many gay-oriented resorts do.
Instead, Sitges is a city rich with culture [...]

Sightseeing Through Historic Cities In Germany

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Ever wonder what it would be like to experience life in Germany? If you want to experience the culture of the historical cities of Germany, it is a good idea to look at the points of interest in the many cities before you go so you can pick out the highlights you are most interested [...]

Sicily travel guide

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Sicily has made an indelible mark on the European traveling scene. Is it because of the Volcano that is still burning, or is it because of the rich cultural heritage that the city carries? The European experience has been adorned by the Italian influence. The Greek domination has left such marks on the settlements around [...]

Siberia, Russia, Part 7 - The Trans-Siberian Railway

Monday, May 4th, 2009

After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the trip leaving the train station in Khabarovsk.
A Train To Nowhere?
In deciding to travel to Chita, Siberia, I had originally estimated a [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 6 - When Stairs Attack in the Khabarovsk Train Station

Monday, May 4th, 2009

In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story going to the train station in Khabarovsk to catch the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
Day 4!
If you've been reading this series on NomadJournalTrips.com, you know my original travel estimate was [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 5 - Khabarovsk and a Little Russian

Monday, May 4th, 2009

In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story outside the airport in Khabarovsk, Russia.
Khabarovsk
Khabarovsk is an amazing city. Museums with works from Picasso, Rembrandt and other masters. A bustling downtown area with cafes, a lively [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 4 - Airport Follies and a Stern Lecture

Monday, May 4th, 2009

In this continuing series, we cover my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia.
Day 3 [Still]
As I lounged in my huge Aeroflot seat, the stewardess announced that we would be arriving [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 3 - Communist Planes and Defining “Fluent”

Monday, May 4th, 2009

In the first two parts of this series, we covered my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia.
Day 3
Technically, it's day two and half. I think. Time began to blur as [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 2 - Where Are We and What Day Is It?

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Standing in the airport in San Diego, I began to wonder exactly how long it was going to take to get to the city of Chita in Siberia. The combination of a vodka hangover, three flights, one train ride and a jump over the international date line didn't help. At first glance, it looked like [...]

Siberia, Russia Part 1 - Here I Come!

Monday, May 4th, 2009

"You must really hate this job." That's what my boss said when I told him I was moving from San Diego to Siberia for a year. In reality, I was bored and looking for something that would be completely and utterly new. Whether it was sunstroke or a developing tolerance to margaritas, San Diego just [...]