In the Cities of Russia it's just like going Down Town and they will love your dollars, Once out of the cities make sure you bring some toilet paper, it's friendly but primitive. Over all it's about 46% cheaper shopping than in the US. quite a lot of fake stuff like anywhere else. If you get to Thailand avoid the street markets you can see some very upsetting sights, They eat anything, The government there this week have started to ban the eating of cats and dogs and other creatures they eat alive. If it wasn't in a recognisable sealed packet or looked like chicken I didn't eat it. Salad and Fruit wasn't a problem. Seems like Ivan attempted an uninvited visit. Last time it was Mr. Wong.
