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...
Is it safe to visit Russia? Moscow? St Petersburg? We felt very safe walking around central Moscow and central St Petersburg both day and night. As with most major cities around the world, when you visit Russia just take the same precautions that you would at home,...
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...
Moscow Metro Station Exit Is It Safe to Travel on the Moscow Metro? I Don’t Speak Any Russian, Will That Be a Problem? Don’t worry if you can’t speak or read Russian, it’s actually quite straightforward to get around Moscow on the Moscow Metro, and...
Tips for Getting a Russian Visa Make sure you need a Russian Visa as certain countries do not require a Visa to enter Russia. Apply for your Russian Visa as early as possible. We applied 30 days in advance, but as soon as you know your dates and itinerary, apply as...
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...
