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Aurora Train Between Moscow and St. Petersburg: Our Test Ride

11.11.2025
Aurora Train

On my latest return trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg, I had the chance to ride the new Aurora train. My recent experiences with Russian Railways’ new offerings have been mostly positive, and this one didn’t disappoint either. Background Aurora is a high-speed, double-decker signature train that has been operating on the Moscow–St. Petersburg...

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Moscow , Sapsan , trains , traveler's advice

Horseback And Stagecoach Rides In The Streets And Parks Of Peterhof

10.11.2025
The stagecoach

What is Peterhof apart from the famous Upper Garden, the Lower Park with its fountains and the Grand Peterhof Palace? It is gothic castles and cottages, as well as temples built in this style. It is Alexandria Park, which has a lot of amazing buildings and pretty bridges and paths. Created at the beginning of the 18th century, Peterhof was a place for...

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excursions , Peterhof , places of interest , suburbs

Top 10 Best Hotels in Russia

09.12.2024
A room in a hotel

We present to you the ranking of the best hotels in Russia that have received the WHERETOTRAVEL HOTELS AWARD — an annual nationwide award given to the best hotels in the country. Any hotel in Russia can receive this award. The number of «stars,» size, availability or absence of additional services, and location do not matter. What matters...

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hotels , Moscow

Economically in an RV — How to Collect and Save Resources?

19.09.2022
RV

Rising electricity, gas, and fuel prices are affecting everyone. Many people are forgoing exclusive vacations for this reason and choosing cheaper vacation destinations. Because of inflation, each of us has had to reduce our current expenses: we tend to buy cheaper products, we have given up some, and there are fewer amusements and attractions of all...

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outdoor , traveler's advice

How to Upgrade Your Car for an Improved Travel Experience?

09.02.2022
Engine

Are you looking to upgrade your car in order to improve your travel experience? If so, you’re in the right place! In this blog post, you will learn about some of the best ways to upgrade your car and make your travels a bit more enjoyable. Swap The Radiator Hoses At some point in time, every vehicle will need to get its radiator hoses changed,...

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outdoor , traveler's advice

A Trip From the US to Saint Petersburg — What Should You Not Miss As Per The Locals?

25.11.2021
Basin`s House St Petersburg

One of the most beautiful cities in Russia that many people admire is Saint Petersburg. You will surely have a great time, and this article can come in handy to outline the things to do in Saint Petersburg. However, if this city is still not on your bucket list, you should add it right away. People traveling from the US often get confused with St Petersburg,...

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bridges , churches , Hermitage , palaces

Where You Get Vaccinated With Sputnik Light In St. Petersburg

09.11.2021
Vaccination

Any non-Russian national can have a shot of the Russian anti-COVID vaccine Sputnik Light, a one-shot version of the leading Russia-designed medicine Sputnik V. It gives you a right for a QR-code that is necessary for using much of the city’s facilities, including entertainments, most of the shops, cafes, and restaurants as well as visiting sports...

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medical aid , prices

How to Equip Your Small Class C RV with the Best Amenities?

02.11.2021
Small Class C RV

Travelling in style and with maximum convenience is everyone’s dream. With a wide range of RVs available in the market, this dream is now open for everyone and anyone to realize. For those considering purchasing a small class C RV, the questions about the best options and features to look for when it comes to equipping this type of vehicle always...

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outdoor , traveler's advice

Toilets in Saint Petersburg

19.06.2021
Stationary public toilet

Many websites write about the beauty of Saint Petersburg, the White nights, the Hermitage, the magnificent suburbs – Pushkin, Petrodvorets (Peterhof), Pavlovsk, Vyborg, etc. Who will provide travelers with regularly updated information about the toilets? Judging by the letters we receive, potential guests of the city have got a lot of questions on...

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airport , cafes , essentials , metro , museum , trains , traveler's advice

How To Get To The Saint Petersburg Stadium (on the Krestovsky island)

09.06.2021
The Saint Petersburg Stadium

There are various options to get to the stadium of St. Petersburg (also known as the Krestovsky stadium or Gazprom Arena, or Zenit Arena) from the city’s downtown, the Moskovsky vokzal railway station (Moscow station on Google maps) and St. Petersburg Pulkovo airport. We list all of them with their pros and contras and recommend the most convenient...

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buses , competition , football , Krestovsky stadium , metro , parks

Boat Trips And River Excursions In St. Petersburg 2021

01.04.2021
boat trips

It’s one of the best experiences you can have in St. Petersburg. The city offers a few kinds of boat excursions along its canals and rivers varying in price and duration, but the result is always the same: quite a different view of Saint Petersburg, which you cannot get from the ground. We defined seven different kinds of river excursions and...

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boat trips , bridges , excursions , free time
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