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For the past week I've been in Dallas, Texas for a work conference. I was excited to visit this city, thinking I would be serenaded by handsome cowboys playing acoustic guitar. Big belt buckles, cowboy boots, wide brimmed hats. This was my perception of Dallas. In reality the city is a complete hellhole, filled with many loiters. There's absolutely nothing to do here and I'm very happy to be back in beautiful, green Virginia. I found only one interesting area called "Deep Ellum," which is located in east Dallas.( Read more... )

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I miss this city and still follow local news. I read over the weekend that city authorities have invited young graffiti artists to paint old trams and buses in need of makeovers. The project will take place in May during St. Petersburg's annual international graffiti festival. During my trip, I remember seeing a lot of graffiti consisting of curse words or other foul statements. However, I don't recall seeing much artistic graffiti in Russia with the exception of some beautiful murals in Vyborg.( Read more... )