Welcome to where I chronicle my travels!

I am back home now after recently completing my capstone project for my Master of Arts degree and traveling on Amtrak across the United States.

 

Most Recent Posts

Yoshkar-Ola

by Oliver | Mar 13, 2016

After my visit to Cheboskary, Anna and her friends decided to take me to a small nearby city called Yoshkar-Ola. Upon arrival, I realized I had finally veered off the beaten path. This was the first city in Russia which the banks did not advertise international... read more

That Is Not A Tea Bag!

by Oliver | Feb 17, 2016

I would bet money that you probably have not heard of Cheboksary. It is not frequently mentioned in guidebooks, etc. Even the travel agency that helped me procure my train tickets does not list the city. It is one of those places that are overlooked unless you have a... read more

Moscow’s Underground “Palaces”

by Oliver | Feb 16, 2016

For a city as immense as Moscow, relying on public transit is a must. As a foreigner it is particularly empowering to be able to move around the city with such ease. Although the system does come with the challenge of reading the Cyrillic alphabet, English... read more

A Stolen Spotlight, A Welcomed But Unexpected Start

by Oliver | Feb 16, 2016

I thought the highpoint of embarking on another trek across Russia was going to be using all my gear and travel clothes again. I missed regularly being in my Merrell boots and wearing my Uniqlo clothes. I had been using them sparingly while home to preserve their... read more