This week a little slice of Russia arrived at my doorstep! While I was in Moscow I spent hours researching local jewelry shops to pick up a ring in. I love the idea of jewelry as a keepsake of an important occasion but I wanted it to be a local shop not just a Russian…Read More
Russia
My Map of 2018
2018 was an incredible year for me, especially in travel. I wanted to go back through the places I’ve been to be grateful for all the experiences I’ve had, and in case you missed any. These are the big trips I took each month, although there were some smaller getaways in between. Let’s hope 2019…Read More
5 Things that Surprised Me In Russia
Having spent a decade studying the culture, I felt pretty prepared for my trip to Russia. (You can see my articles about the trip here, here, and here.) I own a lot of fur and I’d been practicing dramatic crying in a sleigh because my lover turned out to be married. So I should’ve been…Read More
Yasnaya Polyana & Melikhovo
When I first began to plan my trip to Russia, visiting Tolstoy’s estate, Yasnaya Polyana, was a top priority. The estate is located in a small village of the same name about 3-3.5 hours outside of Moscow. The estate has been in the Tolstoy family since the 18th century. It’s where Leo Tolstoy was born,…Read More
Moscow, Russia Travel Guide
After a week in Saint Petersburg, I headed to Moscow for a dose of onion domes and borscht. What You Need to Know Historically In its history (and somewhat now) Moscow illustrates the East-meets-West vibe of Russia. Russia has always been torn between the cultural influences of the West, which it aspired to, and the…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Did you hear about the launch of Boston’s newest magazine? 2) Signs I spent too much time in Russia. 3) Celebrating the weekend appropriately. 4) Cruisin’ into the week. 5) Perpetually working. 6) Sneak preview of tomorrow’s outfit.