Moscow has to be one of the most fascinating cities in the whole world. Its name alone conjures up images of Soviet tanks rolling through the Red Square. Lenin and Stalin giving speeches to thousands of people. The thing is though, it’s a LOT more than this. Soviet times were […]
Saint Petersburg – the city founded along the Neva River by Peter The Great. The location of the city means that it is strategically closer to Europe when compared to Moscow. It is for this reason that the city feels a lot more European than Russia. Since its foundation in […]
This guide to visiting Catherine Palace is intended for the budget traveler. That is, the kind who prefers to spend less, but experience more when visiting a tourist attraction. You see, although it is possible to visit Catherine Palace in more comfortable ways (e.g. an organized tour) – we find […]
Saint Petersburg is the most visited city in Russia and is known worldwide for its museums, churches, and architecture. Unlike Moscow, the Saint Petersburg Metro is not as well known as a tourist attraction. The metro in Saint Petersburg is not as tourist-friendly, the trains are quite old and worn […]
One of the top things to do in Moscow is to visit the world-famous Metro. Known as the ‘Palace of the People’, many of the metro stations are extraordinary, with ornate details and decoration. Indeed the metro is so famous that multiple agencies offer a ‘free walking tour’ designed to […]
Traveling to Russia can be quite daunting for some people. A different culture, language, and even alphabet are just some of the struggles people may encounter. Alas, with the technological advances in mobile apps in recent years there is plenty of help out there to help make your Russian trip […]
What is the Hermitage Museum? The Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg is one of the most famous museums in the world. The museum is the most visited attraction in the city, becoming a reason on its own to visit Russia’s former capital. The Hermitage consists of 5 buildings in total, […]
What is the Kremlin? The Kremlin is one of the most famous landmarks in Moscow, if not in all of Russia. Steeped in history, the Kremlin is a lot bigger then you may think! It is not just the workplace of the Russian President you know! The word Kremlin actually […]
Wroclaw (pronounced ‘Vrotswaf’) is the fourth largest city in Poland. It is located in Western Poland and is the historical capital of the Silesia region of the country. Wroclaw actually has a varied history – being part of the Kingdoms of Bohemia, Poland, Hungary as well as the Habsburg Monarchy, […]
Almeria is a city situated on Spain’s southeast coast, along the Mediterranean sea. The city itself is not as frequently visited as some of the attractions surrounding it, such as the Costa del Sol beaches, Cabo de Gata National Park, or the Taberna Desert. Our visit to Almeria was by […]
Granada is an Andalusian city located at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It was one of the most important cities in Moorish Spain, and remained under Islamic rule until 1492, making it the last city to fall back under Spanish rule. For this reason, you will experience an […]
Cordoba is a Spanish city located in the province of Andalucia. Just over an hour away from Seville, this city played a major role in the Roman and Islamic history of Spain. Due to all this history, the city contains a variety of attractions that merit spending some time here. […]
Seville is the hot and humid capital of Spain’s Andalucia province. Although it is a large in size, all the main attractions are located close together, so you won’t need to worry about traveling too far within the city. We spent 3 perfect day’s here in September 2019 and have […]
Waterford is located in the southeast of Ireland and is famous for being the oldest city in the country, as well as its crystal ware – Waterford Crystal. Founded it 914A.D. it has an entertaining history including the Vikings and the Normans. Waterford is also part of ‘Irelands Ancient East’ and ‘The Sunny South East’ which […]