You are not the only one making travel plans for next trips right now

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Every traveler experiences a period when it is impossible to embark on a new trip. Perhaps the reason is too much work, too little money, sickness, or international border controls that simply don’t allow traveling. That’s the perfect time to plan for new trips that can start when times are … Read >

Tips for Helsinki visitors when the Nordic weather doesn’t show its best sides

Finland’s capital Helsinki is the city where the biggest celebrations during the country’s 100th independence year take place. All kinds of events have been organized through the year, and the 6th December 2017 is the big day. November and December happen to be the darkest months in terms of daylight … Read >

Nonfiction writing tips from a writer who has won the Pulitzer Prize

Bret Stephens, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, recently joined The New York Times. One of his first articles for the newspaper was a collection of tips for writing news, articles and columns. Altogether, Brett Stephens shares 15 tips for writers, from which I selected 7 that apply to all nonfiction writers.… Read >

Ebook news digest: ebooks in metro, tips for headlines, how to start travel photography

News on ebooks, writing and photography

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New York Public Library turns subway cars into mobile ebook libraries
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Some New York metro cars have been equipped with Wi-Fi signal that connects commuters to the city library for ebooks. Nice idea, since under the ground it is rare to get … Read >