Russia
Russia, is a country of epic proportions. Home to the treasures of the tsars, Peter the Great, Ivan the Terrible, the incomparable Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet and some of the best vodka you’ll ever taste, Russia is a fascinating travel destination. Whether you wish to explore Moscow’s legendary Red Square and the gold-domed Kremlin, follow the route of the Romanovs to Yekaterinburg, cruise the Neva River or visit historic Golden Ring towns, Russia won’t fail to impress.
The changing face of Russia
News & Sport Editor of TNT Magazine Tom Sturrock returns to write for us, this time with a fascinating account of Moscow’s changing identity. On the eastern side of Red Square, the GUM – pronounced goom – stands out, even … Continue reading
We made it to Moscow!
After sightseeing in St. Petersburg, Katie and Evan catch the train from St. Petersburg to Novgorod and onward to Moscow, and take a lesson in vodka consumption along the way. It’s the ultimate Russian adventure! Our daytime train from St. Petersburg … Continue reading
Winter festivities in Russia’s Red Square
Here’s a look back at New Year’s Eve in Red Square from Andy. Hard to believe it was only a month ago! For New Year’s Eve 2010 I had the wonderful opportunity to be in Red Square, Moscow. An extraordinary … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, Group Travel, Moscow, Russia, St. Petersburg
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Rocking in Russia!
After studying the Emancipation of the Serfs, the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis back in my high school days, I was really looking forward to see a land that has oodles of history. And that’s exactly what I … Continue reading
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Tagged Group Travel, Moscow, Red Square, Russia, St. Petersburg
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Working out the riddle – Russia from East to West
Here’s another post from our ongoing Travel Writing competition. Thank you Esther Harper for this little gem! Send your entries in and stand a chance of winning a trip to Morocco. More details here. Armed with a travel guide, later … Continue reading
Get your kicks in Russia
So the dust has settled on another controversial World Cup bidding campaign, and as I look past the allegations of bribery and collusion at planet FIFA, I can already appreciate how wonderful a World Cup will be in Russia in … Continue reading
Living it up at The Ritz-Carlton Moscow
What better way to symbolise the new Russia than building The Ritz-Carlton on the site where the grim Intourist Hotel used to be. I loved the way the hotel combines the best of old Russian imperial grandeur with new Russia’s … Continue reading
Wide-eyed wonder in Moscow & St. Petersburg
Russia is one of the most fascinating countries I have ever visited. It was a place that I had wanted to explore for years, and even when I spent 4 years working in Europe, I sadly missed the opportunity to … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture, Group Travel, History, Moscow, Red Square, Russia, St. Petersburg
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Travelling Trans Siberian style
Taking the Trans Siberian train conjures up images of gently rolling across the Siberian countryside, watching life go by as you sit back on your bunk and relax. The reality before you reach that point is a lot more chaotic! … Continue reading
Moscow’s finest Metro …
If you’ve run out of churches and historical buildings to visit in Moscow, then step down underground to explore “the most beautiful transport system in the world”. Moscow underground system is really unique. It is the world’s second most heavily used … Continue reading
