If you’ve ever dreamt of sunbathing at midnight or finally unlocking the secret to staying up all night without even realizing it, hang onto your ushanka—because Russia’s White Nights are that one bucket list vacation where sleep is totally overrated and wanderlust is practically mandatory. The Curious Case of Never-Ending Read more…
Ever dreamt of wandering the cobblestoned streets of Moscow, only to be photobombed by a sea of selfie sticks? Or walking into St. Petersburg’s Hermitage, only to discover you’re sharing the Mona Lisa’s long-lost cousin with half of Europe? Oh, Russia – you beautiful, overwhelming, bucket list vacation heartbreaker! But Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…