Tag: Belarus
Travel & Street Photography Recap II: Belarus & Georgia
Travel & Street Photography Recap II October 2018 was a busy month. I had to be in Berlin for a workshop, I had to work on the blog, and, of course, I had...
Things to do in Brest, Belarus: A travel guide to the Hero City
Brest is one of the oldest cities in Belarus, founded more than a thousand years ago. With a population of 350,000 people, Brest is very close to the border with Poland. Located...
The heroes of Brest
Dear Barbara, There was fog on my way to Brest. A thick veil prevented me from seeing the horizon. I could see the nearby trees, but not the distant ones. It felt like...
The days of Lee Harvey Oswald in Minsk
Try to imagine that: Lee Harvey Oswald in Minsk, Belarus.Ever since I learned that Lee Harvey Oswald spent some years in Belarus, I was tempted to find out more about his whereabouts...
Things to do in Minsk: A travel guide to the capital of Belarus
Belarus is one of the fascinating countries in Europe. Secluded for decades, it only recently started to open up to foreign visitors. Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is a vibrant city with...
A rocket man in Minsk
Dear Barbara, I know that you are wondering why I chose Minsk as a destination. The comparison is inevitable: from the sunny and sandy Greek islands to the darkness of Minsk. That's exactly...