Yuzhno Sakhalinsk, Russian Federation

... Bond - I could only chuckle and continue to exhale so as I would not have to breathe in smoke affiliated with those funky Russian cigarettes he kept inhaling.  With meetings ending around 6pm, I thought to myself that it was likely a good time to grab ...

... Yuzhno was called Toyohara. The museum has quite a good record of the history of the island, however knowing how to read Russian definitely helps in understanding it! There is also a largish collection of stuffed animals if you're into that sort of stuff. ...

Well folks, I am back in Yuzhno for another couple of months. The weather looks promising for a few trips to the park or the beach so here's hoping summer really is here now. Everything is a bit up in the air for after September but I'll keep you posted. ...

 Well my relocation is complete - after a week in Yuzhno Sakhalinsk, I have officially moved into a private apartment rather than remaining in the hotel.  To me, it is always preferable to have one's own place rather than be situated in a small ...