3 Days In Saint Petersburg: Itinerary Sharing

       I had my Saint Petersburg CityPass in hand since I first day in Russia (collected it in GUM together with my Moscow CityPass), allowing me to pre-plan my journey with the help of the Saint Petersburg Guidebook.




      Unlike the Moscow CityPass, I did not receive a card. Instead, the tickets and discount coupons are printed into the Guide Book... All we need to do, is to tear them off.

Top 20 Russian Souvenirs to Bring Back Home

       I bet you've heard of the Matryoshka dolls, but seeing everyone bringing back the dolls from Russia, it makes you wonder, what else can you buy as souvenirs? You want to be creative, but you also want something traditional... Here are 19 more ideas! Hopefully, this article would help you to find the perfect gift from Russia. 


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       Firstly, some words about the Matryoshka

Tatar Traditional Food: What To Eat in Kazan

Here to talk about my favorite topic: Food Hunting during trips! What to eat in Kazan and where to get them! 








1. Gubaida



The Gubadiya I had in Dom Chaya was a sweet dish, but I heard that some have meat stuffed into it. I love the crunch of the multi-layered outer shell. The filling was a mix of rice, nuts and raisins, the combination seems odd but it was surprisingly good. 

Where to

Moscow At Night: Photos and Safety Tips

One thing that you really have to see during your visit to Moscow, is the city's awe-inspiring night view. If you think Moscow is pretty during the day, wait until night falls... when millions of lightbulbs illuminate the city to life.  






      However, if you've read my Moscow 100 Travel tips article, I mentioned that it is not entirely safe to wander around Moscow at night. (Although I

Moscow, Russia: 100 Travel Tips

      Russia is a beautiful country, don't be misled by misconceptions and stereotypes. Moscow is one of the most visited cities in Moscow and here are some travel tips I picked up along the way that hopefully will make your first trip to Moscow more enjoyable. 



General Tips in Moscow (and all of Russia)



Everything you have to know before visiting Russia



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Kazan, Russia: a 2 days Itinerary

     If you haven't heard of Kazan, go retrieve your travel bucket list now and write it down on the very top. Why do I speak so highly about this city? You'll see. 



     Kazan is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. The most interesting fact lies in its location-- strategically located between Europe and Asia. Thus, having both Russian and Tatar population, the land is blessed

Kislovodsk, Russia: 2 Days Itinerary

Location: Kislovodsk, Stavropol Krai, Russia
Kislovodsk is a Spa-town located in North Caucasus region, between the Black and Caspian Seas. Continuing the journey from Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk is just a 40-45 minutes taxi ride away. Taxi fare: 800 Rubles. 

Read more: 1 day in Pyatigorsk





Disclaimer: 
Actually, there is a combined tour (Pyatigorsk and Kislovodsk) offered by various local

Pyatigorsk, Russia: a 1 day Itinerary

Location:  Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Krai

The name of the city is derived from 2 Russian words "пять" and "гор" (five and mountains), symbolizing 5 peaks of the Caucasian mountain range. 






How to get there: 

1) From Moscow, you can take a plane to Mineralnye Vody airport and Pyatigorsk is only 20 km away. 

2) There are frequent trains from (almost) all the main cities in Russia. 



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Dombay, Russia: a 3 days Itinerary

Location:  Dombay, Karachay-Cherkessia Republic. 
Dombay is one of the most popular ski-destination in Russia (although most foreign tourists are unaware of it). It is located near to Elbrus, so if time allows, I recommend combining both trips.

Read more: Elbrus, your solution to expensive ski-holidays







How to get there: 
1) From Moscow, you can take a plane to Mineralnye Vody airport and

Day Trip from Moscow by Taxi: Sergiev Posad, Golden Ring Tour.

       My 6th time in Moscow, nothing can surprise me (I was wrong, again), and so I thought a day trip out of the city might be a good idea.


       The Golden Ring is the most popular road trip circuit in the area, featuring a list of interesting cities and towns. They said if you only have enough time to do one day trip out of Moscow, you should pick Sergiev Posad… due to the following

Day Trip From Moscow-- Suzdal, Golden Ring, Russia

       From Moscow, we embarked on a day trip to the Golden Ring, located a few hours outside the city. I had always wanted to visit the towns dotted along the Golden Ring Road. After much deliberations, I decided that Taxi is the best way to go (in the thick of winter).


       Our trip was organized by Angel Taxi Moscow (天使计程车), who took us to 3 towns within 2 days: Suzdal- Vladimir- Sergiev

Everything You Need To Know Before Visiting Russia

       Russia is not high up on everyone’s bucket list because of 2 main reasons. Firstly, awful misconceptions, and secondly, the lack of information online. I dare to give this statement: even Google doesn’t get it right most of the time (Google map? not the most accurate.).


       After 6 long years living in Russia as a foreigner, here is some pretty useful information to make planning a

Top 10 Misconceptions About Russia

       Thinking of embarking on a trip to Russia? I won’t be surprised if your answer is a solid “No”. I get it. A lot of us have certain misconceptions about the country. I’ve lost count of raised eyebrows I met when telling people that I live in Russia. People are still associating Russia with communism, war, Mafias, and everything intimidating. Due to some political conflicts, some countries

28 Signs You Attended University in Russia

Well, I just enjoy writing such articles! Thinking of studying in Russia? This is what you'll eventually become after 6 long years.





1. You clap when the plane lands.
The origin of this practice is unknown. But it seems to only happen on flights to or from Russia.




2. You have a thick metal front door covered with fake leather, plus at least two locks, and it looks completely normal to you

A Guide to Train Travel in Russia: How and What It's Like

        Russia is a huge HUGE country, and naturally, the Russian rail system is one of the most extensive in the world. For train travel enthusiasts, you’ll be glad to find out that trains in Russia are ridiculously punctual (If they say 10.04 departure, it starts moving at 10.04!), hence it is a better mode of transportation over domestic flights, if you have no time for delays. In this post,