In this post I have planned a tour of St. Petersburg for 1, 2, 3 or 4 days, with visits to be made to the city’s main tourist attractions within certain schedules. I have also included visits that you just can’t miss in the city’s outskirts: Peterhof Gardens and Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin. Article updated August 16, 2018 (originally written March 13, 2017) Introduction In this article I Read More
15 maps that will give you a better insight of Russia
Maps are a good way to learn what is happening in the world at a glance. In this post I have selected the best 15 maps that can give you a better insight of Russia and to discover very specific and curious aspects of the country. Note: below each map you will find the source from which it comes, if you’d like to know more information and investigate the statistical source that is being Read More
How to obtain a Chinese Visa in an easy and cost-effective way
In this article I will you explain how you can obtain the tourist visa to China in Australia, in an easy and economical way, collecting all the documents electronically from your computer. The Chinese visa proceedings can be done in two ways: using the online visa service offered by China Visa Direct or through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC). Article published in January 2018 Read More
What to see and do in Moscow in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days
In this post I have programmed an itinerary for days and hours of the best that you can see and do in Moscow in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days. As you can see, in Moscow there are many places to visit, not only in the center of the city and its famous Red Square, but also the museums, cathedrals, parks, Soviet buildings and tourist attractions that are spread all over the city. Article published on Read More
Traveling between Moscow and St. Petersburg: Which is the best way?
A frequent question is which would be the best way to travel between Moscow and St. Petersburg. There are basically three options: take a direct plane that will take 1 hour and a half, take a daytime TGV (Sapsan) that takes about 4 hours or you can take a night train such as the Red Arrow that makes the journey in about 8 -9 hours. An alternative option is to take a bus (more economical but more Read More
How to use the Moscow Metro and what stations to visit
If you do not speak or understand Russian, the Moscow Metro can seem complicated to use. However, when you begin using it you will quickly realize that in reality it is very simple. Moreover, the Moscow Metro is also an important tourist attraction due to the beauty of some of the stations. I will explain to you what stations are worth a visit. Article published on December 15, 2015 and updated Read More
Traveling by bus through Russia (and how to buy tickets online)
Long-distance buses continue to be a means of transport widely used in Russia for trips between cities, as they offer routes and schedules that trains often don’t cover. In this article, I will explain in which cases it is convenient to travel by bus in Russia and how you can buy tickets online in advance. 1. Is traveling by bus through Russia worth it? Russia is the largest country in the Read More
What is the Kremlin and how to buy tickets online
The Kremlin in Moscow continues to be a site that inspires many questions from tourists and I have to admit that it is a place that can be a little confusing. In this article, I try to explain what the Kremlin is, what parts can be visited, and how you can buy tickets online in order to avoid the long lines. 1. What is the Kremlin? The word Kremlin means strength or fortified city. In Read More
St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow. Visits, tickets and schedules
St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, located in Red Square, is definitely a must-go visit in the Russian capital. The entrance costs 500 rubles (it’s free for children up to 16 years old). Updated on March 15, 2018 (written on July 14, 2016) 0. Introduction St. Basil's Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin by the moat) is an Orthodox church on the Red Read More
How to obtain a Russian Visa in an easy and cost-effective way in 2018
Applying for a visa to travel to Russia from Australia, US or UK, whether for work, business, study or tourism, is not as complicated a process as it may seems. In this article, I'll explain how to gather all of the documents you'll need to apply for a visa from your computer in a way that is quick (less than 1 hour) and cost-effective. (Posted on October 3, 2015. Updated January 11, Read More
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