With the hassle of today’s international airport security it’s a weight off a traveler’s mind to fly with the smallest, least cumbersome equipment possible. “Netbooks”, or powerful new generation miniaturized notebooks, are rapidly gaining popularity. With a growing range of models and millions of sales due to their practicality, the sleek, tiny portables feature laptop functionality at a fraction of the cost.

It’s August and the beaches are buzzing on every body of water between the Black Sea to the Arctic Circle. The weather’s scorching, the rays are invigorating and the azure sea is full of men and women having the time of their lives showing more skin than a Babushka has seen on herself in a lifetime. From the Sochi coast to the lakes and rivers of the Volga basin, savvy guys nowadays favor the comfort and style of the boardshort.

In Russia they say you can have eight seasons in a single day. Don’t go home saying you survived the Russian Winter and all you got from it was a lousy t-shirt. It’s best to come prepared and be comfortable. And looking good doesn’t hurt. A warm, practical alernative to a winter parka is a long overcoat of wool or cashmere. Cashmere is well-known for its luxurious warmth and easy care.