After our fabulous eggs Benedict breakfast at our hotel Lotte in Saint Petersburg, we were really looking forward to getting out and beginning our Saint Petersburgh tour. Saint Petersburg had been on both Jonathan and my bucket list for a very long time. We met with...
What to See in Moscow Jonathan and Sarah in Front of Saint Basil’s Cathedral Why Visit Moscow? Jonathan and I REALLY loved Moscow, and you know, I didn’t think I would ever actually be saying that. When we first mentioned to friends and family that we were going...
Note: This post is based on our experience using the Moscow Metro in 2018. Ticket prices, payment methods and operating information may have changed since then, so check the official Moscow Metro website for current details. The UK FCDO currently advises against all...
Tips for Getting a Russian Visa Note: This post describes our experience of applying for a Russian tourist visa in 2018 and should not be used as current visa advice. Requirements and travel conditions have changed considerably since then. Check the official Russian...
We knew our stay in Moscow was going to be great, from the moment we stepped into the hotel lobby. Upon arrival we were greeted by Olga, the hotel manager and Igor the bellboy/barman/waiter/comedian with a hearty, “Welcome to Moscow, welcome to the Hotel...
The Platform in Moskovsky Station for The Red Arrow Train to Moscow I’m not keen on flying – oh, let’s be honest, I really don’t like it, so I was rather excited to learn that we would be taking the famous Red Arrow night train from Moskovsky Station in St...
After a long day travelling, we couldn’t wait to arrive at our hotel in St Petersburg, the recently opened Hotel Lotte. We received a lovely warm welcome from the Hotel Lotte staff who very kindly praised our poor attempts to say zdravstvuj “hello” back to...
Note: This guest post was written in 2015 and reflects the cost of living in Moscow at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. Moscow often tops lists of most...
