I have traveled to Saint Petersburg on many occasions, so in this article I am going to make a selection of the best areas and hotels in which I recommend staying, whether you are traveling as a couple, with friends, as a family or with children, or …
Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow: tickets and guided tours
It is possible to visit Moscow's Bolshoi Theater in two ways: either you buy tickets to attend a ballet or opera performance, or you take a guided tour in English.IntroductionIf you are visiting Moscow, you are very likely to go to the …
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Visiting the Izmaylovo Kremlin, the souvenir market, Stalin’s bunker and the Tsars estate in Moscow
The Izmaylovo district in Moscow is one of the most visited places by tourists, because this neighborhood is located in the modern Izmaylovo Kremlin and the souvenir market that is placed around it. But what many tourists don´t know is that right …
Accommodations in Russia: How to choose and where to make a reservation cheaply
In this post, I tell you about the main types of accommodations for tourists in Moscow or St. Petersburg and what criteria to follow when choosing hotels, hostels or apartments. I also explain how and where to find the best …
Moscow’s GUM, much more than a luxury shopping mall
GUM in Moscow is the most famous shopping mall in Russia. Located in Red Square, it is a spectacular architectural monument and a must-see. Here you’ll find not only the finest luxury stores in the city, but also reasonably priced restaurants …
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