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I got back from Russia a week ago today and I am still processing everything that I saw and did there. I could talk (/type) about it for hours but I won't swamp you with the tiny details - I'll let you experience it for yourself, because chances are, if you're reading this, you're seriously considering doing just that.

And you should. You really, really should. Whether it's Russia or somewhere else, through CSS or through another organisation, just throw yourself out there and do it. I've only… Continue

It's just seven days now until I fly out to Russia. I've been spending the last few months thinking, oh, I could get excited about it and stop being nervous if I only I... had completed my health forms already, got my visa back already, had my new passport already, knew if the hotel really understood my email and booking, etc etc etc.

But the truth is, short of buying a suitably sized suitcase and actually putting everything in it, I think I am ready - and I'm still nervous.

It's not lo… Continue