The most beautiful manors and royal residences in Moscow, Russia Moscow had been the capital of Russia for a couple of centuries before St Petersburg got this status in 1712. Naturally, many noble families moved there and built new homes. Still, Moscow wasn’t forgotten and, in addition to some existing palaces, the czars and aristocrats kept building palaces and manors Read More

I have heard from many people that Moscow is expensive. I have visited this city numerous times and I don’t understand where they get this idea from. Prague is somehow always included in the list of the cheapest cities in Europe, and after visiting it I can say that Moscow is much cheaper when it comes to accommodation, food and Read More

If you have any doubts on whether you should visit Moscow, I can assure you that you definitely should. Moscow is a stunning city, full of historical places, colourful churches and just amazing buildings. I share below some pictures of Moscow so you can see it for yourself. Some pictures are available for sale, just drop me an email. Moscow Read More

Moscow is one of my favorite cities. It is clean, safe and beautiful. And there are so many fantastic places to visit in Moscow, you can’t even imagine it. I spent a week there this August only (I have been to Moscow more than 5 times) and I still have a long list of things to do there. So, if Read More

Wherever I go, I have a scope to try as much traditional food as possible. But the case of Russia is different: as we were one country once, we share many common dishes, so there was nothing exotic for me in Moscow. Still, I love Russian food, and there are hundreds of places to eat in Moscow 🙂 You won’t Read More

I know that when it comes to choosing between Moscow and St Petersburg, people usually prefer the latter. But there are many things to see and do in Moscow, including palaces, parks, churches, museums, magnificent architecture, and the underground. If you are still asking yourself why you should travel to Moscow, have a look at this short video: I hope Read More

I first visited Moscow in the summer of 2008: I went there to work, and we lived really far from the city center. I admit, I did not like Moscow at all: I hated those high grey buildings that were hanging over me, I felt that there was no space to breathe freely. Crowds of people hurrying somewhere all the Read More

When it comes to choosing between Moscow and St Petersburg, lots of people prefer the latter. Of course, magnificent architecture and interesting history make St Petersburg more attractive, but Moscow has its own charm and its share of historical buildings that don’t cease to amaze. And it has the Red Square and Kremlin 🙂 So, if you chose St Petersburg Read More

I have just come back from Moscow, and I have a very important announcement to make: Moscow is incredible and is packed with things to do and see! Seriously, if you don’t like Moscow, that’s because you don’t know it. I have been there many times, but my recent trip is the first time when I actually saw the city. Read More