Andrey Vlasov

Saint Petersburg is one of the most original and unique cities not just in Russia but throughout the world. Founded on territory of scattered villages and settlements on wetland, went through a lot of difficulties, destructions and overcame unbelievable obstacles during the existence of the city, Saint Petersburg has become a jewel of Russia, an architectural masterpiece and one of the most beautiful and romantic places on the Earth. St Petersburg is not opened immediately to everyone - you need to know it better, to explore and come back here again. That's why I invite you to spend a few days in this beautiful city, to get acquainted with its beauties and try to touch its mystery.

Russian North is an unfathomable, mysterious and harsh land. Only specially set romantic souls can understand and appreciate the beauty of this area. Today we will start our amazingly beautiful, unusual and even exotic Polar Circle journey. On our way we will visit the capital of the Arctic - Murmansk, the picturesque Teriberka village and the small city Kirovsk, we will enjoy real Russian Winter and try to catch northern lights.

Moscow is a legendary city, a multi-million metropolis, a cultural, political, economic, and financial center of Russia. This is a city where dreams come true and are broken, destinies are built and broken, this is a place of attraction for people from all over the world and the cradle of a broad and generous Russian soul. Moscow is very diverse, difficult, and contradictory - huge and cozy, modern with a rich history, alienated, cold, and so dear. And today we, like Chekhov's sisters, are going "to Moscow, to Moscow, to Moscow".

Our journey today, in the literal sense, will take place at a gallop across Europe. We will visit two stunningly beautiful cities of Western Europe (Madrid and Lyon) and two cozy and no less beautiful cities of Central Europe (Vienna and Budapest), admire the architecture, taste the dishes national cuisine and we will feel all the unique flavor of each of these places.

Thailand is a magical, beautiful, and contrastive place which has a lot of traditions and really appreciate them. Thailand also is the country of smiles, Buddhism with a lot of nice temples, kind people, picturesque sea and mountain views, rich flora and fauna, fruits, shopping, and very spicy but at the same time very tasty food.All this and much more makes Thailand one of the most attractive countries for tourism. But so to speak, it is better to see once than hear a hundred times. After all, each of us sees this world in his own way.

The holy Mount Athos on the peninsula of the same name is a truly unique place, which has no equal overall earth. Surrounded by the azure sea and magnificent hills, immersed in the greenery and the bliss of the Mediterranean, this small state in the state lives its own separate, not peculiar to the south, ascetic life. Moreover, every year the peninsula hosts tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world.This book includes the photos of the following places: pier in Ouranoupoli; The Hilandar Monastery; Esphigmenou monastery; The Holy and Great Monastery of Vatopedi; The Docheiariou monastery; Dafni port; Karyes; Monastery of Iviron; Skete of Saint Andrew; Xeropotamou monastery; Saint Panteleimon Monastery; Xenophontos monastery and The Kastamonitou Monastery.Many, having visited Mount Athos once, return to regain this grace, tranquility, and also to devote time to their inner world and plunge into the bowels of their souls. Indeed, in our fast-paced, rapidly changing and bustling era, this is truly a priceless gift.

San Francisco is a city of free and relaxed spirit, contrasts and conflicts, liberal views and traditional values, unusual past and wealthy present. It will never leave you indifferent. Indeed, everyone who has ever been to this city always wants to come back. What is it, San Francisco? Find the answer in this book filled with hundreds of unfiltered photos of the city captured by Andrey Vlasov. This book is easy to use no matter what language you speak. The locations are marked by images in an easy to follow key that allows you to find recognizable locations and discover the local secrets.

Some people sometimes say that they are lucky to be born in such a country, in such a city, on such a continent. The same can be said about Georgia. Its very small territory is comfortably situated in the shadow of the high Caucasus Mountains, on the shore of the warm Black Sea, in the green valleys where fruit trees and vineyards grow, close to the sources of healing drinking water. This is a magical land, where every hour of the way gives diversity and variety of life and nature.We explore the country and visit the most important part of the country such as Tbilisi, Mestia, Batumi, Kutaisi and many other.And later, glancing at everything seen, do you think, what is the main charm of Georgia after all? Indeed, there are so many southern countries in the world, where there is a warm sea, wine, interesting cuisine, green hills and high mountains, ancient cities and a long history. In addition, you understand that the most important thing is not mountains, not cities, not wonderful food and aromatic wine, not medieval churches and drinking songs. The main thing is people. Noisy, sincere, open, imperfect, a little boastful, generous to the depths of the soul, and such real people. Moreover, when you go home, wherever you live, you take a piece of this hospitable soul with you in your heart, promising yourself to come here again. You know for sure that you will fulfill your promise.This book is easy to use no matter what language you speak. The locations are marked by images in an easy to follow key that allows you to find recognizable locations and discover the local secrets.

Narrow, medieval paved bystreets, ornate stone bridges, pointed city halls, tempting smell of tasty and full-flavored food, cozy and slightly mysterious spirit of Old Europe - these are the things that make Prague one of the most desirable city to visit and attract hundreds thousands of travelers and tourists. Prague is especially popular among those who is in love. If there was a vote for the most romantic city in the world, Prague would for sure be one of the main choice and maybe even take over its rival Paris. What is so special about the city that helps it to win the hearts of those who comes there even only once.Explore Prague with an author of this book filled with hundreds of unfiltered photographs taken there in Autumn and maybe you will have the same feelings that Prague for you is a city of romance.

It is hard to be Miami. It is always hard to break stereotypes and prove the point that you are not just a bunch of extremely expensive skyscrapers, upscale hotels and beach front night clubs of Miami Beach. If you don't want to be disappointed or have a stereotypical aftertaste it is better to explore Miami as all the other big cities. That is why the main character of this book is the city so clear-cut and untravelled at the same time.So, Miami? What can this city offer to anybody who gets there?Endless summer, contemporary and street art, wild and unique nature, a mixture of different cultures and many other things. Come and simple fell in love with this city or at least fell for it a little bit keeping the hope that you will come there again.In this book, I picked up the pictures of not only the most famous touristic places but also the places that in my mind deserved the same amount of attention. I am glad to share my impressions with You. Welcome to the Miami world.