Let’s get one thing out of the way — Russia isn’t just vodka, bears, and icy stares. Nope. It’s also a steaming bowl of… mystery mush that locals swear by and tourists tactfully dodge. Intrigued? Good. Strap in, wanderlust warrior. We’re diving fork-first into the strange, soul-warming world of Kasha Read more…
You know those places that sneak up on your soul, punch you right in the feels, and then somehow leave you smiling through tears? Yeah. That’s exactly what happened to me in Russia’s most emotionally powerful museum — and I wasn’t ready for it. Welcome to the Museum of the Read more…
Let’s face it — Russia isn’t exactly the land of budget travel unicorns. When I first looked at ticket prices to places like the Bolshoi Theatre or the Hermitage Museum, my wallet whimpered audibly. But I’m a stubborn wanderlust-fueled traveler with a deep fear of overdrafting. So I said, “Nyet!” Read more…
Let’s get this out of the way: if you think Russian train travel is all frozen vodka shots and fur hats, you’re only half wrong. The other half? It’s hot tea, bunk chats with babushkas, and—believe it or not—free food. Yes, free meals on Russian trains are a thing, and Read more…
Let’s be honest—if you’ve ever dreamt of riding the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, you’ve probably imagined sipping vodka while staring out at endless pine forests, your soul expanding with each chug of the train. Same. But also if you’ve ever tried booking a ticket, there’s a good chance your bank account Read more…
Let’s be real for a second—Moscow and “budget travel” don’t exactly sound like BFFs. When I first Googled best travel destinations in Russia, my wallet actually flinched. But then I cracked the code—the glorious, glamorous, get-your-caviar-on-a-budget code—and I’m about to spill the beans (or should I say borscht?) so you 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…