My guide to the local food around Baikal Lake The history of Russia led to the amalgamation of different cuisines of local peoples of this vast country and the European one. The Soviet times brought new dishes or simplified the refined food of the Russian empire. For example, the famous olivier salad, which nowadays has simple ingredients, contained caviar, crayfish Read More
What to do in Irkutsk, Russia: 30+ things to do in Irkutsk
A full guide on what to do in Irkutsk, Russia, the gateway to Baikal Lake. In Moldova, the country I am from, it is generally considered that only Moscow and St Petersburg are worth any attention among the Russian cities. Many people here believe that outside these two cities every other place is underdeveloped, with awful roads, no infrastructure and Read More
The best things to do in Olkhon Island, Russia: 20+ places to see in Olkhon
My guide to the best places to visit and things to do in Olkhon Island, Russia Olkhon Island is a gem in Baikal Lake region of Russia’s Siberia. This island, where less than 2,000 people live permanently, has stunning landscapes ranging from dense forests to rocky and steep shores. It is equally spectacular in summer and winter, with winter having Read More
Olkhon Island, Russia: a full travel guide to the gem of Baikal Lake
My guide to Olkhon Island, one of the most beautiful places in the world! Siberia, one of Russia’s most vast regions, has many natural wonders, and Baikal Lake is one of them. The surroundings of the lake are rich in landscapes, including mountains, taiga, steppes, a volcanic depression, spectacular bays. While I wanted to visit all of them, Olkhon Island Read More
Around Baikal Lake: Taltsy Museum on a day trip from Irkutsk
When I was planning my trip to Baikal Lake in Russia’s Siberia, I decided immediately that I would use Irkutsk as my base. It meant that I wanted to see as many places around the city as I could. After checking I saw a place called Taltsy Museum, about 50 kilometers away from Irkutsk on the Angara River. I researched Read More
Baikal Lake, Russia: a travel guide
Baikal Lake is the most beautiful place I have seen so far! Baikal is the deepest lake in the world, the biggest reservoir with potable water. It has more waters than the 5 great lakes in the USA! When it comes to the depth of Baikal, the latest data show that it is 1,642 meters deep! It had been a Read More
Around Baikal Lake: visiting Tazheran Steppe on a day trip from Irkutsk
Tazheran Steppe… so far, the most beautiful place I have ever seen. I came across this place by pure accident: I was looking for things to do around Baikal Lake and saw a picture of a fantastic place: autumnal hills alternating with valleys, lit by the fading sun. After a bit of digging I found out that this place is Read More
Russia: what to do in Moscow for free
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
Moscow pictures: stunning photos of Moscow
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 travel advice: read this before you go
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
