Napoleon cake at Tseh85

Figuring what to choose as my discovery of this month was as easy as a cake – well, ‘cause it’s literally a cake. I don’t know why, but I’d never tried Napoleon cake at Tseh85 until one day this month when I decided to treat myself to something sweet and new after my dentist appointment (after a couple of hours, of course). And, you know, I didn’t regret not asking for my regular. Though I’m not much of a cake- but rather a pastry-friend, I was pleasantly surprised that I loved it – it’s puffy, not overly sweet, and totally worth every bite. – Marina

Bandit Petersburg

Although my August was action-packed, there was a moment of weakness when all I wanted was to binge-watch a detective series. And I gave into it! Thanks to the recommendation of my fellow experts, my choice fell on the first two seasons of Bandit Petersburg. A staple of Russian detective fiction, it portrays the dark times of the city when it was considered the criminal capital of Russia (something you wouldn't want to include in the article about the many names of St. Petersburg). To shift focus from the brutal events and injustices, I always enjoy noticing the backdrops and how the city and fashion evolved over the past decades. – Elizaveta

Timeguessr

So, imagine you were given a photo, taken some time between 1900 and present day and you had to guess where and when exactly it was taken – no googling allowed! This is what you get with Timeguessr, the younger cousin of the popular Geoguessr game and my August discovery. Sometimes, the photos are pretty obvious (for instance, Hollywood taught me to detect New York from most angles), and sometimes, they are more cryptic: like a black-and-white aerial image of a coastline. Most of the time, though, you also learn some tidbits about whatever’s happening in the picture – which is a really cool way to explore the world. You get five rounds to play, with the chance to score 10,000 points in each one. My highest score so far has been 35,000 – but I keep practicing! – Catherine

Disposable Cameras

As someone who at least tries to care about the world around me, I used to think of everything disposable as evil by default. But while on a trip, I met a person who rediscovered the pleasures of traveling – all thanks to the authenticity of a disposable camera. Like many of us, he used to produce tons and tons of content on any trip – photos, selfies, and videos not only took up gigabytes of space, but also prevented him from truly seeing and enjoying the world around him. Who cares what you like most, if you can just film all of it, and go through it later (probably never)? But now, for one trip, he has only a couple dozen shots, each of which is especially valuable, because the whole camera was created so you can try and see the MOST beautiful things around you, and be patient enough to capture them. (Note: disposable or not, cunning people have found a way to recharge them too – that's why the eco-conscious person in me is calmer than ever). – Maria