Tagged With: Russia
Sochi 2014 Olympic Hockey: The Women
Sochi 2014 Olympic Hockey: Canadian Glory Another Olympics and another Canadian hockey gold. Aside from a silver at their debut in 1998 games in Nagano, Canada has won all other hockey gold in women’s hockey at the Olympics. They are an impressive team lead by hockey goddess, Hayley Wickenhauser, who has played in each Olympics … Continue reading
Sochi 2014 Figure Skating: The Men
Sochi 2014 Figure Skating: The Men When I decided and started to plan my Olympic adventure, it was a trip of a lifetime (Russia and Czech Republic) which included the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, one of the events I made sure to get a ticket for was the Sochi 2014 Figure Skating in the men’s category. … Continue reading
Dreams of Russia: Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony
Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony First up for me was the Sochi 2014 Opening Ceremony! After spending five days in Moscow, I finally made my way to Sochi for the 2014 Olympic Games. I have been planning this event for four years; I made the decision to attend the Sochi 2014 Olympics after having a great … Continue reading
Hidden Gem of Moscow: Kolomenskoye
Kolomenskoye A visit to Moscow must include the hidden gem of Kolomenskoye as well as Red Square Moscow and the stopping behind the Kremlin Wall. It is the former location of the residence of the Grand Princes of Moscow and later the Tsars of Russia. Kolomenskoye, and its 390 hectares, is situated on the outskirts … Continue reading
Trip of a Lifetime: Russia & Czech Republic
Trip of a Lifetime . I am heading to Russia on Friday for a trip that I have been planning for four years: a trip of a lifetime. Actually, it is much longer. I have wanted to visit Russia ever since I was a teenager. I was fascinated by Russia and her history; I even … Continue reading