soviet statue graveyard

Dumping the soviet symbols

When the Soviets left Estonia, their statues remained. Rather than destroy them, the people of Estonia dumped some of them here in a hidden spot in Tallinn.

patarei prison

The abandoned Soviet prison

What horrors must have taken place in this old Soviet maximum security prison? It’s easy to imagine as you explore the abandoned site for yourself.

owl cafe tokyo

What a hoot: Tokyo Owl Cafe

You may know of cat cafes but what about the latest trend in Tokyo – owl cafes? Spend an hour holding and patting these magnificent birds. Only in Japan!

Frog juice, Arequipa, Peru

A frog in my throat

I don’t think this is going to be the most pleasant experience, as I watch the main ingredient for my drink hop across the bench in front of me.

Erotic Art, Museo Larco, Lima, Peru

Erotic art of old Peru

Although we may have a very conservative view of sex these days, this erotic pottery shows its important role in the cultures of ancient Peru