If you're going to Sochi, Russia check out my Sochi Travel Guide to find tips on the best things to do, how to get around the city, and where to stay. Sochi...why does that sound so familiar? If that sounds familiar it is because this Russia city hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics. But even if you're not a fan of the Olympics, Sochi should be on your list of cities to … [Read more...] about Sochi Travel Guide: 10 Best Things To Do At This Black Sea Resort Town
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9 Best Things To Do In Yalta: Crimea Travel Guide
Yalta is not a place most people have even heard of...at least in the western world. However, it is a big vacation destination in Russia, especially for families. Ever since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, uttering the name "Crimea" is kind of taboo in the states. However, I decided to visit Yalta in July of this year and was pleasantly surprised with what I found. … [Read more...] about 9 Best Things To Do In Yalta: Crimea Travel Guide
12 Non-Touristy And Unusual Things To Do In Saint Petersburg Russia
Here are 12 Non-Touristy And Unusual Things To Do In Saint Petersburg Let's face it, Saint Petersburg is the cultural heart of Russia. And there's so many things to do here from museums to palaces to the opera. But despite Russia's stringent (and expensive) visa process, there are still a lot of tourists - namely Chinese tourists. As a result, some sightseeing … [Read more...] about 12 Non-Touristy And Unusual Things To Do In Saint Petersburg Russia
11 Historic Things To Do In Saint Petersburg Russia (7 Day Itinerary)
Thinking of visiting St. Petersburg? This post will go over 11 of the top historic things to do in Saint Petersburg Russia! Saint Petersburg Russia is probably one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been in. In fact, I think it gives Paris a good run for its money. In some ways, Saint Petersburg beats out the "City of Light". There are 3 main reasons why I think … [Read more...] about 11 Historic Things To Do In Saint Petersburg Russia (7 Day Itinerary)
8 Things That Surprised Me About St. Petersburg Russia
8 things that surprised me about St. Petersburg Russia - my first time in Mother Russia! I have been in St. Petersburg Russia for about 3 weeks now and I've had a blast so far. In fact, I've had so much fun in Russia so far, that I think I want to visit all the former Soviet Republics at some point. Going to Russia as an American is an interesting experience because … [Read more...] about 8 Things That Surprised Me About St. Petersburg Russia
Cost of Living in St. Petersburg Russia 2019
St. Petersburg is a super interesting city to live in for an extended period of time so I wanted to break down the cost of living in St. Petersburg Russia This past summer, I lived here for about 21 days (3 weeks), so I had a ton of time to check the prices on pretty much anything. If you want to live in Eastern Europe for an extended period of time, St. Petersburg is a … [Read more...] about Cost of Living in St. Petersburg Russia 2019
How Safe Is St. Petersburg Russia For Americans?
When I told my friends and family that I was going to Russia, some people thought I was going to die or worse... St. Petersburg (and Russia for that matter) is not safe! Overall, I'm glad I came to Russia, even though the visa process was long and expensive. I'm kind of a weird person. The less people want to travel somewhere, the more I want to go there. Reverse … [Read more...] about How Safe Is St. Petersburg Russia For Americans?
Getting A Gym Membership In Russia – What You Need To Know
One of the first things I did when I arrived in St. Petersburg was get a gym membership. Since I am staying for about 3 weeks I figured I'd need to work out a little given the amount of eating I'd be doing! Overall, I found the gym membership in Russia to be pretty interesting. There are some slight differences over the U.S. (nothing too crazy), but just fun to notice as … [Read more...] about Getting A Gym Membership In Russia – What You Need To Know
How To Obtain A Russian Visa As An American
One thing I'm super excited about is going to Russia this summer. You can read about why I'm going to Russia in this blog post. Without a doubt, the hardest part of going to Russia is getting your visa approved. Yep, U.S. citizens are required to get a Visa to get into the country. By the way, here's a fun fact...Cubans don't need a visa to go to Russia! Anyways, … [Read more...] about How To Obtain A Russian Visa As An American
Why I’m Visiting Russia This Summer
For a while I have thought about going to Russia. But I've procrastinated the trip for a long time. And it’s not because of the “tense” relations between the U.S. and Russia in recent years. I could care less about the politics. In fact, the politics really bore me. No, my hesitation was merely due to the visa application process. I don’t like paperwork, so … [Read more...] about Why I’m Visiting Russia This Summer