So, you had some luck in your life and now you are (or will be) in one of the most amazing cities in the world: St Petersburg! I have been to it several times, and I have to admit it is not so easy to forget the streets that are full of history, golden palaces, majestic cathedrals and lovely embankments Read More
A Weekend in Amsterdam: Places to See and Skip
So, Amsterdam: the city of freedom, marijuana coffee shops and love in the Red Lights District. I did not know much about it, I heard only about Vondelpark, its famous district and Keukenhof. After doing our diligent research on top things to do in the city, me and my friend decided to give it a try and spend a weekend Read More
3 Best 1-Day Trips from St. Petersburg, Russia
St. Petersburg has always been a magical, must-see place in our family. I heard stories about it from my grandma and father (who lived in the glorious times of the Soviet Union): they spoke of the city with great affection. My parents and I were born in the USSR, and Leningrad (St. Petersburg’s name during the Soviet time) was probably Read More
London for free: places to visit and things to do
Let’s admit it, when someone asks which city is the most affordable one to visit, London does not come to mind. It is famous for being extremely expensive, starting with food and ending with transportation. But what if I say that you can do London for free? I don’t mean that you will get free rides in the tube or Read More
7 Places to See on Your First Time in St. Petersburg
Impressive, immense, magnificent… These words are no exaggeration when one thinks about St. Petersburg, the Russian capital of culture, the Venice of the North, the city of canals… I think I could continue like this forever 🙂 First time in St. Petersburg? Lucky you, you have the opportunity to discover this unbelievably beautiful city! Need help with planning a trip Read More
30 Things to Do in Istanbul, Turkey: what to do in Istanbul
A huge list of things to do in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul is the city that stole my heart. It is my absolutely most favorite city and I visit it gladly every year. And, somehow, I always find things to do there. I love everything about the place: its history, people, arts, architecture, food, etc. I love its spectacular sunsets, insolent Read More