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
Places to eat in Moscow, Russia, where locals go
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
Travel Tips for St Petersburg, Russia
I am going to keep it short 🙂 : here are some of my travel tips for St Petersburg, the city I visited several times and fell in love with. I gathered here some information on the ways to save money and plan trips more efficiently. Some of the links below may be affiliate links, meaning that I will get Read More
A Full Travel Guide to St Petersburg
I am pretty sure, no other city in Russia gets as many tourists as Saint Petersburg. Just think of its lavish and luxurious palaces, incredibly decorated churches, museums rich in exhibits (the Hermitage has several millions!), the famous politeness of its residents, and spectacular suburb residences and parks that surpass the French ones, and you will understand why tourists choose Read More
Why to Travel to Moscow
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
