Let’s be honest — when someone says “Russia,” most people picture vodka, bears in fur hats, and maybe a frosty James Bond villain sipping tea in a palace. But here’s the real tea ☕: if you’re a savvy traveler (aka broke but brave), Russia is one of the best travel Read more…
If Disney castles had a moody, majestic older cousin raised on vodka, folklore, and snowstorms—you’d find it hidden in Russia. And no, I’m not talking about the iconic Kremlin (that’s the overachiever cousin who shows off at reunions). I’m talking about a lesser-known, goosebump-inducing beauty that practically whispers fairy tales Read more…
Let me hit you with a truth bomb 💣—Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is basically the Kardashian of hot springs: famous, pretty, but a little too crowded and way too filtered. Now, imagine swapping that selfie-mobbed spa for an untouched Siberian dream where the steam rises like magic, reindeer casually stroll by, Read more…
Let me ask you something. Have you ever been stuck in traffic and thought, “You know what? I’d rather ride a horse right now.” No? Just me? Well, saddle up, fellow wanderluster, because I’ve just discovered a place where your car won’t take you anywhere… because it’s banned. Yes, you Read more…
If you’ve ever scrolled through travel Instagram at 2 AM while pretending not to book another trip (guilty as charged 🙋♂️), you’ve probably stumbled upon photos of a frozen, eerie, and oddly photogenic city in the Russian Arctic that looks like it was designed by Wes Anderson… during a power Read more…
Let me paint you a picture: snow-capped peaks, glassy lakes that look like they were Photoshopped by Mother Nature herself, wooden cottages that seem stolen from fairy tales, and air so fresh it’ll make you forget Wi-Fi exists. Welcome to Artybash, the “Switzerland of Siberia” — except it’s got more Read more…
Let’s be honest—when someone says “island getaway,” you probably picture sipping overpriced coconuts in the Maldives, trying not to get sunburnt or accidentally photobomb a honeymoon shoot. But what if I told you there are jaw-droppingly beautiful islands in Russia that don’t involve bankrupting your wallet or rubbing shoulders with Read more…
Spoiler: It’s colder than your ex’s heart but ten times more beautiful. 😏 So there I was, sipping lukewarm tea in a Siberian café (because apparently, “hot” is a Western illusion), when a thick-accented babushka leaned over and whispered, “You want to see real Russia? Go to Teriberka. But shhh…” Read more…
Ever stumbled across a place so untouched by time that you half-expect a babushka to hand you a telegram instead of a text? Well, grab your wool socks and a strong sense of curiosity, because we’re diving into one of Russia’s best-kept secrets — the mysterious Hidden Valley where time Read more…
Let me say this loud and clear before Prague lovers come at me with their Charles Bridge selfies — I adore Prague. Cobblestone streets? Love ’em. Fairy-tale skyline? Yes, please. But you know what I love even more? Finding places that make my jaw drop and my Wi-Fi cry. And Read more…