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Banner (or media) ads in Russia are often being undeservedly ingnored by bloggers as well as advertisers. Honestly, do you see pages with paid media ads at least regulary? Don’t only be confused by those free banners of online-stores placed to receive free clothes.

But I believe that problem is not in being undeservedly ignored but in lack of knowledge about this type of advertising. Bloggers just don’t know what and how to sell:) Of course, we are not living in an ideal world, where one post is enough to become a pro in banner marketing, but let’s try to find out the basics, ok?

If only weather was a little more welcoming in New York, we would have probably seen less new places we managed to see this time, while hiding from the rain and wind under the roofs:) Instead of Central Park and crowded streets we had to spend our time in museums, restaurants and shopping malls (what was also exciting,of course!). But among all attractions we visited I liked Chelsea Market most of all. I wonder if there’s anything like this in Moscow? I don’t think so.

I know now how people turn into writters. Impossible to visit Downtown Miami Port without receiving an inspiration for a book:) And God only knows, how impatiently I waited for this photos, cause I wanted to share the atmosphere of this incredible one and only place on Earth so much! That is the place of thousands cultures, of smiles, sun, grilled seafood aroma and dances with live music mixed all together in a giant bowl. This warm, creative and happy anthill possesses so much energy in each centimeter of its space, that it seems impossible not to run, shout and do something extraordinary after it overloads you in a seconds.

There are a lot of people I truly admire. One can sing as an angel or is a perfect mother, other has wonderful hair or a flair to a good bargain, someone is always possitive, strong enought not to eat late or can cook marvelous brauni every weekend. But there are only few people who really inspire me. And trust me, they are absolutely unique! I’m going to tell you about them in a new column “Wonder Woman”.

I met Alexis Ostrobrod on my first evening in Israel. Tiny and elegant in her classic black blouse she confidently answered journalists’ questions about local designers: “For luxe visit this place and NN boutique is a must – she produces unique pieces in Israel traditions. If you’re searching for original accessories don’t miss a chance to see this street. But don’t be late! They are closed early!”

Guys, is it the same with you? Do you also have that place in every city that comes into your mind as soon as you only hear the name of this city? That is not necessarily a landmark or any historically or strategically important place. It can be a cafe by the hotel, your own very special bench in a park, a street, leading to… anywhere:) In other words, the biggest impression from the new city you have received. Today I’m going to tell you about my that kind of place in New York City.

Finaly I can show you some wonderful moments fron my trip to Israel with Sela. Since I only received an invitation I’ve been waiting for it with great impatience, jumping on a chair like cartoon character:) And oh God, how fantastic it was! I’ve been to different press tours but this one turned to be very special. Thanks to that kind attitude of Sela team. It was easy to notice how important our trip was for them, how attentive they were to all our wishes and suggestions.

There couldn’t be anything harder than starting this text, cause there are no words to explain what I feel while being here in Miami. Seems like for the first time since Vegas trip (and for the second in my all life) I feel like at home (well, like at the better version of home) – confident and relaxed, but can’t stop admiring everything around me, like the life level, architecture, mood of citizens and that very special city vibe, at the same time. It is so active, possitive, sunny. Time spend here is priceless in its inspiration, energy and happyness. To be honest, now I feel like the world is in my hands and all the problems and difficulties are somewhere in other space.

My grandma loves sitting in a car, sister – lying in a bath, someone can be a fan of late night tea talks at small kitchen or morning sigarette at a balcony with a city view. And I was desperately seeking for a reason to make one more post from the airport (my first pre-flight post was born  in Riga, if you remember). Airport is my own special place, my best moment, when the foretaste of something extraordinary grows really big. And if a cup of coffee is added, than foretaste turns into euphoria. I even try not to drink coffee in Moscow too often to keep the feeling of it as my “travel drink”. 🙂