Cruising Moscow to St Petersburg
Exploring western Russia between Moscow and St Petersburg by cruise boat you'll visit Golden Ring towns like Yaroslavl on the Volga River or Kizhi Island near St Petes.
Nov 23, 2006
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Amanda Kendle
Western Trans-Sib Stopovers
Yekaterinburg or Omsk, Perm or Kazan: what wonderful choices you can make when planning the western half of your Trans-Siberian rail journey across Russia.
Oct 19, 2006
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Amanda Kendle
Buying the Right Matrioshka Dolls
Want to bring some nested dolls home from Russia? Matrioshka doll sets have an interesting history, and we have tips for choosing the best.
Sep 24, 2006
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Amanda Kendle
Dostoyevsky Museum, St Petersburg
Ever read Dostoyevsky's "Crime and Punishment"? If not, grab this literary classic now, then visit the Dostoyevsky Memorial Flat and Museum in St Petersburg, Russia.
Sep 21, 2006
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Amanda Kendle
Russia Travel Guide
Russia's offerings are vast, complex and varied. Whether you're interested in a historical tour of her imperial past or something more modern or even kitchy, read on!
Aug 17, 2006
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Amanda Kendle
Russian Souvenir Shopping
What will you bring back from Russia? From traditional matrioshka dolls through to kitschy Lenin watches, the shopping choices from Moscow to Vladivostok are fascinating.
Jul 6, 2006
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Amanda Kendle
Trans-Siberian Travel Tips
Taking the Trans-Siberian train across Russia is a travel dream of many. Read on to learn how to make the most of your experience.
Jul 1, 2006
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Amanda Kendle
Trans-Siberian Directions
To ride the Trans-Siberian across Russia is a travel dream. If it becomes a reality, exciting decisions must be made about direction and stopovers.
Apr 27, 2006
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Amanda Kendle
Very East: Vladivostok
Eastern Europe and Russia's a big area to cover. Where to start? How about at an eastern extreme, the mysterious long-closed city of Vladivostok.
Mar 2, 2006
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Amanda Kendle