Ever wondered if Narnia is a real place and if the wardrobe justâŚopens to Russia? Oh, my friend, bring a mug of hot chocolate (or vodka, if youâre feeling brave), because Iâm about to spill the beans on the secret season when Mother Russia doesnât just look like a fairy Read more…
Ever seen a photo so dreamy it made your couch look bleak and your wanderlust wild? Thatâs the magic of the Trans-Siberian Railway. But whatâs 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 addictsâIâm spilling Read more…
Let me guessâyouâre standing in front of St. Basilâs Cathedral, camera in one hand, confidence in the other, and thinking, “This is going straight to Instagram!” But hold up, ŃОваŃĐ¸Ń (thatâs Russian for âbuddyâ), before you click that shutter, letâs make sure you’re not committing one of the 7 deadly Read more…
Okay, letâs get one thing out of the way: if youâve ever looked at a Russian travel photo and thought, âHow is this real? Did they Photoshop in heaven?â, you’re not alone. I used to think the same â until I discovered Russiaâs not-so-secret golden hour sorcery. Yes, my fellow Read more…
Let me start with a confession: I once cried in a grocery store in Franceâtears of confusion, not joy. Rows of mysterious cheeses mocked me, and a snobby baguette smacked me in the face (okay, metaphorically). But in Moscow? Oh, baby. At Danilovsky Market â AKA The Flavor Olympics of Read more…
Letâs be honestâmost of us start our mornings like slightly confused penguins in pajamas, shuffling toward the kitchen in search of caffeine and meaning. But what if I told you there’s a breakfast ritual out there that might just change your whole vibe? Welcome to Russia, my wanderlust-filled friend. The Read more…
Okay, donât throw your croissants at me just yet. I know France gets all the sugary spotlight with its macarons, mille-feuille, and those flaky, buttery wonders we call pain au chocolat. But let me tell you â Russia? Russia is the dark horse in the dessert Olympics. These sweet delights Read more…
Letâs get one thing out of the way â Russia isnât just vodka, bears, and icy stares. Nope. Itâs 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. Thatâs exactly what happened to me in Russiaâs most emotionally powerful museum â and I wasnât ready for it. Welcome to the Museum of the Read more…
Ever looked at your house and thought, âMeh, I could trade this for a golden toilet in Siberia?â No? Just me? Well, buckle up, comrade, because Russia is not just the land of vodka, bears on unicycles (probably), and onion-domed palaces. Itâs also home to some jaw-droppingly extra luxury experiences Read more…