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. 1. Combined tickets for Hermitage and Russian museum There are lots of museums and 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
Best Places to See in Moscow: Architectural Gems
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
How to spend a perfect day in Moscow, Russia
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
My Top 10 Places to See in Moscow, Russia
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
Places to Eat in St Petersburg, Russia
Where to eat in this place? I guess this is the most vital question we ask ourselves when we are travelling. Usually, popular touristic destinations have so many different restaurants and cafes, that it is difficult to choose where to go. I have visited this city several times, so here is my list of places to eat in St Petersburg, Read More
Things to Do and Places to See in St Petersburg
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
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
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! I have been to St. Petersburg Read More