Note: This guest post was written in 2018 and reflects the cost of living in Prague at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. You know Prague, the capital city...
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...
Riding a Camel in at the Pyramids of Giza When you think of Egypt – pyramids, the Nile River, the Sahara desert, and camels are what immediately come to mind. I always wanted to visit Egypt, and when On the Go Tours offered me the opportunity to go on their Abu...
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...
“Paid Affiliate Partnership with Ancestry” Inspiring Travel Through Ancestry DNA Did you know that April 25th is National DNA Day? When a representative from AncestryDNA contacted Sarah and I and asked if we would be interested in partnering with them to help promote...
Drone Image of Convento de Cristo and Tomar Castle in Portugal About Tomar, Portugal The charming small town of Tomar, Portugal, famous for its Knights Templar past, Tomar Castle and the Convento de Cristo, is located in Central Portugal, just 90 minutes northeast of...
