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Russian Visa Application

deyan — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:07:38 +0000

If you are planning to visit Russian you will probably need to apply for a Russian visa (exception are passport holders from Serbia, Turkey, Israel, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Commonwealth of Independent States ). The Russian Visa is a document that is added to your passport and that gives you a permission to enter and leave Russia within the time period indicated in the visa. So what are the necessary steps when applying for a Russian Visa?

First of all you need to determine what kind of visa you need. Generally, six types of Russian visas exist – tourist visa, business visa, personal visa, student

A Social Travel Guide with Soul

Boyana — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:09:45 +0000

What is more fulfilling than traveling and writing about your adventures? It’s knowing that your traveling stories and advice inspire, help and motivate others. And, as a reward you get paid for it.

A new type of social travel guide application for mobile devices is already allowing every travel-lover to create his/her own travel guide called “Essential plan” and share it with others. That is why people call it “a social travel guide with soul” because it’s user-generated and thus – it has more personality and soul.

The great thing about this new application is that travelers can create their own travel plan which will …

What really changes when you change your address?

Boyana — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:22:14 +0000

More and more people today move and emigrate in an attempt to ‘escape’ from or solve their problems.

Psychologists call this attempt for personal reinvention through relocation a “geographic cure” or “pulling geographic”. The question is, do people really solve their problems simply by moving out, and what really changes when they change their address?

In an article in NYTimes.com, Elizabeth Stirling, a psychologist in Santa Fe, N.M., specializing in helping people make life changes, stated, “No matter how much you move, you still take yourself with you.”

Why is moving then so common in modern times?

Practically, people are not likely to …

“Earth Did Her Best to be Beautiful”

Boyana — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:07:47 +0000

You know that you are a citizen of the world when you have visited tons of places and still can’t name your favorite spot as you believe that Earth is beautiful wherever you go.

According to Izabel,“Favorite places are rather a function of your mood and condition in a certain moment, therefore I cannot name one.”

Being quite urban, Izabel loves legendary cities such as New York, Paris, Rome. However, picturesque villages like Radha di Chianti where people don’t know the meaning of “stress”, are also a quite fulfilling experience for her.

When Izabel traveled to South America, she was so absorbed by the …

Plan your Trip – Ensure Your Peace of Mind – Enjoy the Adventure

Boyana — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:01:15 +0000

While some prefer to travel without planning, to “save the magic of the unexpected”, it’s still not a bad idea to be prepared when you hit the road – especially when it’s a huge trip like the one Izabel did – from Southeastern Europe to South America – Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru.

Of course the more you travel, the more prepared you become for each new trip. According to her, “There is no preparation without information – whether we are talking about budget or gear, or just packing your luggage.”

The “Official Side” of Traveling

She suggests that reading official information …