Sunday morning So, there we were six of us in the very civilised Sky Team Lounge at Terminal 4 – travelling in mid-Winter to Moscow – for a quick taste of what the city has to offer in 24hrs! Four of them were travelling onward to the Maldives (so definitely a slight packing dilemma!). Aeroflot departed on the dot, a lovely brand-new aircraft, very attentive…
Russia – this has to be put on your bucket list. If you love history, romance, architecture and culture then Russia (especially Moscow and St Petersburg) does not disappoint. St Petersburg with its ‘palace’ lined streets and epic beauty in terms of architecture, I couldn’t help but marvel at the buildings as we strolled around. The canals throughout the city also provide a really romantic…
Seated on the train for St Petersburg, heading to what I thought would be the ultimate highlight of my trip I can’t help feeling sad to leave Moscow. This came as a total surprise to me. I discovered Russia whilst I was a child growing up in Argentina, as I loved daydreaming about travelling and used to sit in front of the TV and watch…
The Golden Ring is a collection of historic Russian cities, northeast of Moscow and southeast of Saint Petersburg. They are close enough to each other to make travel easy and their architecture and traditional crafts make them popular for tourism and I was fortunate enough to experience this on my recent trip. These ancient towns, which also played a significant role in the formation of…
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Russia exceeded my expectations by a mile. Moscow and St Petersburg are vibrant & full of history at every corner, the metro is by far the most beautiful underground system I’ve ever seen. It was like walking through a museum. The high speed train called the Sapsan was amazing, we travelled in Business class from Moscow to St Petersburg in 4 hours. The service was…
Beijing to Moscow 31 August 2015 – 14 September 2015 14 Nights / 7 Time Zones (Beijing 3 nights, Mongolian ‘ger’ 1 night, Train 9 nights, Moscow 1 night) For most people, this a big Tick on the Box and possibly a Trip of a Life-time. For me it was both, but from a work-related view, it gave me the opportunity to assess the ‘marketability’…
The MS Volga Dream is an elegant vessel designed with classic decor with a slight Russian touch and accommodating just 100 passengers. It offers a truly intimate cruise experience and personalised service. In addition to 6 nights hotel accommodation and 6 nights onboard this magnificent vessel, you can also experience 4 fascinating lectures by Russian professors about Russian history and politics, a diverse range of cultural…
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