If you're going to Sochi, Russia check out my Sochi Travel Guide to find tips on the best things to do, how to get around the city, and where to stay. Sochi...why does that sound so familiar? If that sounds familiar it is because this Russia city hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics. But even if you're not a fan of the Olympics, Sochi should be on your list of cities to … [Read more...] about Sochi Travel Guide: 10 Best Things To Do At This Black Sea Resort Town
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9 Best Things To Do In Yalta: Crimea Travel Guide
Yalta is not a place most people have even heard of...at least in the western world. However, it is a big vacation destination in Russia, especially for families. Ever since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, uttering the name "Crimea" is kind of taboo in the states. However, I decided to visit Yalta in July of this year and was pleasantly surprised with what I found. … [Read more...] about 9 Best Things To Do In Yalta: Crimea Travel Guide
What Is A Passive Income Stream Worth?
What is a passive income stream worth? Personally, I think passive income streams are worth a lot more than what people realize. As someone who recently quit their job to travel the world, earning money while you sleep is very important. My work schedule is pretty erratic these days to be honest. Some days I'm doing big day trips (like a 2.5 hour to the mountains of … [Read more...] about What Is A Passive Income Stream Worth?
12 Non-Touristy And Unusual Things To Do In Saint Petersburg Russia
Here are 12 Non-Touristy And Unusual Things To Do In Saint Petersburg Let's face it, Saint Petersburg is the cultural heart of Russia. And there's so many things to do here from museums to palaces to the opera. But despite Russia's stringent (and expensive) visa process, there are still a lot of tourists - namely Chinese tourists. As a result, some sightseeing … [Read more...] about 12 Non-Touristy And Unusual Things To Do In Saint Petersburg Russia
11 Historic Things To Do In Saint Petersburg Russia (7 Day Itinerary)
Thinking of visiting St. Petersburg? This post will go over 11 of the top historic things to do in Saint Petersburg Russia! Saint Petersburg Russia is probably one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been in. In fact, I think it gives Paris a good run for its money. In some ways, Saint Petersburg beats out the "City of Light". There are 3 main reasons why I think … [Read more...] about 11 Historic Things To Do In Saint Petersburg Russia (7 Day Itinerary)
8 Things That Surprised Me About St. Petersburg Russia
8 things that surprised me about St. Petersburg Russia - my first time in Mother Russia! I have been in St. Petersburg Russia for about 3 weeks now and I've had a blast so far. In fact, I've had so much fun in Russia so far, that I think I want to visit all the former Soviet Republics at some point. Going to Russia as an American is an interesting experience because … [Read more...] about 8 Things That Surprised Me About St. Petersburg Russia
Cost of Living in St. Petersburg Russia 2019
St. Petersburg is a super interesting city to live in for an extended period of time so I wanted to break down the cost of living in St. Petersburg Russia This past summer, I lived here for about 21 days (3 weeks), so I had a ton of time to check the prices on pretty much anything. If you want to live in Eastern Europe for an extended period of time, St. Petersburg is a … [Read more...] about Cost of Living in St. Petersburg Russia 2019
How Safe Is St. Petersburg Russia For Americans?
When I told my friends and family that I was going to Russia, some people thought I was going to die or worse... St. Petersburg (and Russia for that matter) is not safe! Overall, I'm glad I came to Russia, even though the visa process was long and expensive. I'm kind of a weird person. The less people want to travel somewhere, the more I want to go there. Reverse … [Read more...] about How Safe Is St. Petersburg Russia For Americans?
Getting A Gym Membership In Russia – What You Need To Know
One of the first things I did when I arrived in St. Petersburg was get a gym membership. Since I am staying for about 3 weeks I figured I'd need to work out a little given the amount of eating I'd be doing! Overall, I found the gym membership in Russia to be pretty interesting. There are some slight differences over the U.S. (nothing too crazy), but just fun to notice as … [Read more...] about Getting A Gym Membership In Russia – What You Need To Know
Balancing Work And Travel As A Digital Nomad
Next month I’ll be entering an interesting new chapter of my life. I’ll be leaving the corporate world and traveling around the world full time as a “digital nomad.” Although – I do have mixed feelings about that term (digital nomad). Anyways, one of the challenges that I’m facing is balancing work and play. Obviously, I want to have fun, but I don't want my work … [Read more...] about Balancing Work And Travel As A Digital Nomad
Planning And Budgeting For Long Term Travel
In just one month I’m about to do something crazy. I’m leaving my job and traveling to Russia for 3 months (late June to early October). Everything has been pretty exciting and a little so far....but mostly exciting! Obviously, I’ve never planned a big trip like this before. In fact, the longest trip I’ve ever planned was only two weeks (which included a visit to … [Read more...] about Planning And Budgeting For Long Term Travel
When Should You Quit Your Job To Travel?
When should you quit your job to travel the world? That's something I've been asking myself for a while now and I think I'm finally taking the leap of faith. Yep that's right! I'm quitting my job come May 31st and traveling the world, starting in Mother Russia. My plan was to originally hit South America from Jan 2020- June 2020 and then head over to Eastern Europe … [Read more...] about When Should You Quit Your Job To Travel?
How To Obtain A Russian Visa As An American
One thing I'm super excited about is going to Russia this summer. You can read about why I'm going to Russia in this blog post. Without a doubt, the hardest part of going to Russia is getting your visa approved. Yep, U.S. citizens are required to get a Visa to get into the country. By the way, here's a fun fact...Cubans don't need a visa to go to Russia! Anyways, … [Read more...] about How To Obtain A Russian Visa As An American
2019 Teachable vs. Udemy Income: Which Makes More Money?
When it comes to online courses there are two main platforms that I publish on to generate most of my revenue: Teachable and Udemy. Now, I have always preferred Teachable over Udemy (and I still do), but I’ve been warming up to Udemy (again) for the past month or so now. At the beginning of the year, I went back and looked at my Udemy numbers when I started doing my … [Read more...] about 2019 Teachable vs. Udemy Income: Which Makes More Money?
Why I’m Visiting Russia This Summer
For a while I have thought about going to Russia. But I've procrastinated the trip for a long time. And it’s not because of the “tense” relations between the U.S. and Russia in recent years. I could care less about the politics. In fact, the politics really bore me. No, my hesitation was merely due to the visa application process. I don’t like paperwork, so … [Read more...] about Why I’m Visiting Russia This Summer
Is It Weird To Travel Alone
If you’ve been a longtime reader of this blog, you’re probably well aware that I love traveling alone. Don’t get me wrong, traveling with someone else can be great (if it’s well planned out). And you can often split the costs of travel (taxis, hotels, etc). In fact, some of the best trips I’ve been on were with friends or dates. Romantic trips are pretty fun too. … [Read more...] about Is It Weird To Travel Alone
15 Things I Learned From Visiting Cuba
Last month I had an incredible 5 day adventure in Cuba. It was the first time I was in the Caribbean since my Aruba trip in 2017, so the warm sun was a welcome sight! One of the things people talk about in Cuba is the culture shock - of seeing a city (and nation) seemingly "stuck in time". But I had actually read up a lot about Cuba and I didn't experience the level … [Read more...] about 15 Things I Learned From Visiting Cuba
Ultimate Guide To Havana Cuba for Americans – 2019
Ah Cuba, what a place to be! Last month I had the pleasure of visiting Cuba for the first time and I had a blast. What's not to love? You have beautiful beaches, incredible history, and friendly people. I had read a lot about the country and its history, so I was super excited to hit the ground running. I think Cuba is a unique combination of old world charm … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide To Havana Cuba for Americans – 2019
7 Biggest Solo Traveler Mistakes To Avoid
Solo traveling can be scary sometimes. But the more I do it, the less nervous I get. And you know what? Traveling alone is what I prefer. Over the past two years, I've traveled to a lot of places alone and I've made a ton of stupid mistakes. But luckily I've learned from them haha. So I wanted to do a post discussing some of the biggest solo traveler mistakes to … [Read more...] about 7 Biggest Solo Traveler Mistakes To Avoid
10 Profitable Ideas For Online Courses
I remember when I was brainstorming to create my first online course. I must have been stuck for at least a few weeks. ...but I just couldn't come up with anything good! I mean was I really an "expert" at anything? Anyways, I started to list off possible ideas and decided to create an accounting course - BORING! I know, I know. I launched the course and it made a few … [Read more...] about 10 Profitable Ideas For Online Courses