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Moscow Metro Guide for English Speakers
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 it's very safe. Are...
Things to Do on Terceira Island in the Portuguese Azores
Drone Photo of Monte Brasil on Terceira Island Where is Terceira Island, Portugal? Terceira (AKA “The Lilac Island') is part of the Azores archipelago, which is located in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean about 1,000 miles west of Lisbon and 2,500 miles...
Cost of Living in Prague, Czechia for a Month?
Cost of Living in Prague, Czech Republic for a Month? You know Prague, the capital city of Czecia (formerly known as the Czech Republic) one of the most beautiful cities on Earth. Now, I’m not sure about the exact number of expats who live in this place, but I do now...
How to Get a Russian Tourist Visa
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...
The Lovely Hotel Akvarel in Moscow
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 Akvarel, have...
Over 50 Travel in Egypt With On the Go Tours
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 Simbel...
Red Arrow Night Train to Moscow
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 Petersburg...
Hotel Lotte Saint Petersburg, Russia
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 them in...
Inspiring Travel with AncestryDNA
“Paid Affiliate Partnership with Ancestry” 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 the 15th Anniversary of the completion...
Tomar, Portugal the Convento de Cristo and Tomar Castle (2023)
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...
Taking a Leap of Faith
With Knowledge Taking a Leap of Faith Doesn't Have to Be Scary What is a Leap of Faith "Making the leap," or "taking a leap of faith," are popular expressions that mean, to jump, metaphorically, from one point to another and rely on faith to keep you from crashing...
Archery in Bhutan
Bhutanese Archer Archery is the National Game of Bhutan While passing through towns and villages in Bhutan, we often came across Bhutanese men enjoying a game of archery. Archery in Bhutan, however, is played somewhat differently to the international version....
Bhutan Prayer Flags
View From Inside of a Bhutan Prayer Flag Pole Prayer flags are a common sight throughout Bhutan. For hundreds of years, prayer flags have played a major role in the traditions of the Bhutanese people. Bhutan's prayer flags, like Tibetian prayer flags, can be seen...
Amazing Pictures of the Temple of Kom Ombo
At the Temple of Kom Ombo You Can Still See Paint on the Ancient Columns All relaxed from our Felucca Cruise on the Nile, we delved back into ancient Egyptian history with a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, on the banks of the Nile River. It was astounding how well...
Riding a Felucca on the Nile
Felucca on the Nile Along with our Support Boat We had spent several days traveling around Egypt at a rather frenetic pace, and our group was beginning to wish for a little time to relax. We had ridden camels at the Pyramids, toured around Cairo, taken a night...
Life is Either a Daring Adventure or Nothing At All
Life is Either a Daring Adventure or Nothing “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than exposure." This profound quote by...
Nubian Village Visit in Egypt
A Camel Greeted Us Upon Arrival to the Nubian Village What Was It Like Visiting a Nubian Village Today on our On The Go Tours Egyptian trip, we visited the Nubian Village of Nag`Gharb Siheil, near Aswan, on the edge of the West Bank of the Nile in southern...
Is Luxembourg Worth Visiting?
Pont Adolphe Bridge in Luxembourg during Autumn Is Luxembourg Worth Visiting? Most people’s reaction when we said we were going to visit Luxembourg for a weekend was ‘haha how exciting - not!’ Or ‘I remember driving through there once, took about an hour, nothing to...
East Side Gallery in Berlin
Graffiti Art on the Berlin Wall at East Side Gallery The East Side Gallery is the best place to see the remnants of the Berlin Wall and the compelling Berlin Wall Graffiti Art. It is a must-see for any visitor to Berlin. At 1.3 km long, or just under a mile long, it’s...
Temple of Isis at Philae, Egypt
Main Courtyard of the Temple of Isis at Philae The Temple of Isis at Philae, an Egyptian Temple originally located in the Nile River on nearby Philae Island, was moved in the 1970's to its new location on Agilkia Island after the flooding of Lake Nasser. The...
Jon & Sarah
It seemed almost inevitable that we, Jonathan and Sarah, would one day meet: two independent travellers from different corners of the globe, we shared a bond that many travellers experience, a mutual love of adventure and a belief that the planet is a better place when people leave their comfort zones and discover new lands and cultures. So, when our paths finally