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…
Ever tried planning a trip across Russia and felt like you needed a PhD in time travel and a billionaire’s bank account? Same. But guess what—I cracked the code. After a wild ride through the land of vodka, babushkas, and train rides longer than my last relationship, I’m here to Read more…
Alright, travel fam—let’s address the elephant in the passport wallet: you don’t need to blow your rubles (or your savings) to enjoy the heck out of St. Petersburg, Russia. Yup, that’s right. The land of opulent palaces, dramatic skies, and Dostoevsky-level intensity has a sweet, budget-friendly side—and I’ve sniffed it 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…
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…