A War Childhood Can Be A Childhood Nonetheless
As all-consuming as wars are, we rarely pause to think what part children play in them, and how much they understand. It’s the adults…
India, I Love You: Tales Of A Home Away From Home
India, with the exception of Goa, isn’t the most popular tourist destination among Russians. However, some people choose to visit the country for something…
Different
Different. You’re just so different, Seeing fire where there once were ashes, Reading desire in the specks of my irises, Underneath the shield of…
Troubled Mind
I had a dream that I got lost in my hometown. Streets and avenues that wound around me, like stems of poisonous flowers, were…
Jordan: A Tangle Of Old Arabian Fairytales And Modernity
Rich history, feisty neighbors, and ancient sights make Jordan an exciting place to visit. It can satisfy beach lovers and adventurers alike with sizzling…
Are Long Distance Relationships Worth It?
With two long distance relationships behind me and nine stories from my close friends about their own experiences, I can safely say that doing…
The Hopes Within
She held the letter close to her chest, close to her hammering angry heart. All those hopes and fears, all the excitement and all…
A Tale of Fire and Stone
She was a phoenix with flaring wings, Heart attached to her chest on strings. She roamed the skies reigniting dead stars, Yet couldn’t quite…
What You Thought You Knew About Russia
As a frequent traveler I’ve had the entertainment of discovering what people from other countries think about Russia. Boy, the stereotypes I’ve had to…