Irina RipsFeb 2, 2022Saint Maarten/St. Martin 2022First, a bit of history. We have been traveling to this beautiful island for over 25 years, ever since we bought timeshare here during...
Irina RipsJan 25, 2022Intro to TravelRead about Saint Martin here! Sad to realize that modern conveniences are stealing our memories and moments. Let me explain. You plan to...
Irina RipsDec 3, 2021Unusual Fruits and Flowers, Part 2: Che FruitI remember what prompted me to order two che trees (male and female) - the following description: “Che fruit is an interesting and very...
Irina RipsDec 3, 2021Unusual Fruits and Flowers, Part 1: MedlarsUnusual - or at least forgotten by gardeners - fruits. Meet the medlar - a small tree in the rose family. I remember how we used to bring...
Irina RipsJul 18, 2021Famous Russian Kompot at Lavender TimeThe same way that lemonade recipes of different flavors and colors flood internet sites during the summer, Russian recipes for kompot...