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 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: through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) or using the online visa service offered by the private agency China Visa 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
Train stations in Russia: luggage storage, Wi-Fi and other services
In this article, I will explain you the services offered by Russian train stations, such as baggage storage, free Wi-Fi, services for people with disabilities, ATMs, shops or the VIP lounge. 0. Information about train stations in Russia RZD, the national railways company of Russia, currently manages a total of 353 railway stations throughout Russia (in the annex you can find a link to the Read More
Moscow in Space: from the Museum of Cosmonautics to the Planetarium
The history of Russia and its capital, Moscow, is very closely related to space exploration. In this post I will show you a tour along the different museums, monuments, hotels and streets of Moscow dedicated to the space age and its heroes, the cosmonauts. Introduction If you love astronomy, Moscow has a rich astronomy heritage. You can find museums, monuments, streets and hotels dedicated Read More
How to travel to Belarus without a visa (visa-free)
Since February 2017 it is possible to visit Belarus without a visa (visa-free) for a period of 5 days, enough time to visit the capital and the main tourist attractions of the country. In this post I will explain which requirements you must meet and what documents you need to travel to Belarus without a visa. At the beginning of 2017, it was approved a Presidential Decree in Belarus Read More
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