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Seeing a geisha

Pale skin. Red lips. Black hair. Geishas almost seem like a fairytale. Women who perform Japanese traditions from centuries ago. And women who fascinate many tourists. Tourists have always been interested in geishas. And there have been many misunderstandings about these mysterious women – one of the most common is that geishas are prostitutes, which…

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Kyoto

A mix of designer shops, fine dining and lots of culture and history. Kyoto offers the best of old and modern Japan. While planning my trip to Japan, I was immediately fascinated by Kyoto. I knew it because of its geisha district but I soon found out it was in the middle of all the…

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Moscow

Capital of Russia. Poltical and economical powerhouse. Once the center of the Soviet Union.  Largest city of the European continent. The Third Rome. Powerful Moscow.     As soon as it was decided to visit St Petersburg, it was evident to visit Moscow as well. You can travel by plane or by train from one…

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St Petersburg

Capital of imperial Russia. Display of fairytale architectures. Home city of Tchaikovsky. UNESCO World Heritage. The crown jewel of Russia – better known as St Petersburg.   Alhough Saint Petersburg isn’t the best known city of Russia, that title is reserved for Moscow, it still gains a lot of interest from all around the world….

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