Category Archives: shopping

Real Market (it’s the name, not a fantasy)

Posted on March 27, 2011 by chad

I know I’ve shown you a lot of photos of street vendors, including street meat and typical babushkas selling green onions and apples. Well, I don’t want to give you the wrong impression but yes, this is the traditional way … Continue reading →

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Red-Tape Russia Strikes Again.

Posted on March 25, 2011 by chad

I arrived safely in Saratov after waiting nearly 2 months for my visa to enter Russia. However, the visa is actually a 2 step process. Now that I am here, I am required to register my visa. This is not … Continue reading →

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