If you think Russian winters are just vodka, snow, and the occasional stray bear, let me hit you with a snowball of truth: you might be missing out on one of the world’s wildest weather parties—not the “wear three pairs of socks and cry” kind, but a festival of natural Read more…
Alright, fellow wanderlusters, let me spill the borscht (aka Russian tea): When it comes to autumn colors, Russia’s been hiding a Picasso in plain sight! While you were busy crushing pumpkin spice lattes, the world’s biggest country transforms into a jaw-dropping canvas of golds, reds, and oranges. Forget everything you Read more…
Or: How I Accidentally Fell in Love with Russian Mud and Never Looked Back Picture this: You’re staring dreamily at pink cherry blossoms in Japan, camera poised, only to realize… so is literally everyone else in the country. Suddenly, there’s an elbow in your shot, a rogue selfie stick, and Read more…
If you’ve ever wondered how Russians survive winter—no, not by morphing into yetis or growing an extra layer of fur—you’re in the right place! Welcome to the frosty frontiers where icicles hang like modern art, babushkas reign supreme, and each snowflake has a personality of its own. So grab your Read more…
Picture this: It’s 2:00 a.m., you’re on a dreamy midnight stroll along the Neva River, and the sun is… still peeking at you like a nosy neighbor. Nope, you haven’t time-traveled, nor have you found a broken streetlamp. Welcome to Russia’s legendary White Nights, where darkness calls in sick and St. Read more…
Let’s start with a confession: I once got trampled by a sea of selfie sticks outside the Kremlin in July. My spirit (and my big hat) barely survived. So listen up, fellow wanderlusters—there’s a secret among savvy travelers, and it’s called “Russia’s Shoulder Season.” Trust me, this is the time Read more…
If you think “Russia in summer” means swapping your scarf for a sunhat and dodging babushkas wielding ice cream cones, you’re partially right. But trust me, comrade traveler—visiting Russia in the sunny, warm months might just be the best travel decision you’ll ever make. Or is it? Let’s unravel this Read more…
Ever wondered if Narnia is a real place and if the wardrobe just…opens to Russia? Oh, my friend, bring a mug of hot chocolate (or vodka, if you’re feeling brave), because I’m about to spill the beans on the secret season when Mother Russia doesn’t just look like a fairy Read more…
Let’s get one thing straight: if you think a Russian winter is just a six-month audition for the next season of “Survivor: Subzero Edition,” you, my globe-trotting friend, are in for a frosty surprise (and maybe your best bucket list vacation yet). I traveled to Russia in the winter—twice. The Read more…
Ever seen a photo so dreamy it made your couch look bleak and your wanderlust wild? That’s the magic of the Trans-Siberian Railway. But what’s the real secret behind those envy-inducing, bucket-list-vacation snaps on this epic bucket-list train ride? Grab your babushka scarf and hop aboard, fellow adventure addicts—I’m spilling Read more…