A couple of important travel tips to Russia
The World Cup is around the corner and very soon you will be in Russia. In this blog post I have collected a number of practical travel tips to Russia that are good to know before going here! You can NOT drink the tap water It is probably one of the most important travel tips […]
Get an overview of Russian rubles and prices in Russia
You have ordered a bunch of Russian rubles and now ask yourself how much this money is worth and what you shoyld pay attention to when you pay. In this practical guide, I will give you an overview of Russian rubles and prices in Russia. Russian rubles The Russian ruble is written in Russian as: […]
5 secret bars in Moscow for cocktail enthusiasts
If you are a true cocktail enthusiast who loves to explore the best bars, then this blogpost is for you. I will help you find 5 secret bars in Moscow, all of which are local, well hidden and serve delicious cocktails. Secret bars in Moscow There are tons of bars in Moscow, where you can […]
Where do you grocery shop in Russia?
Buying groceries in today’s Russia is very easy. There are many different supermarkets everywhere with long opening hours. You can find shops that are open 24 hours, and almost all shops are open on Sundays. Let’s review some of them so you can easily recognize them when you travel to Russia. A few ‘nice to […]
Where and how do you meet local Russians?
When I travel, I always strive to meet and talk to the locals as it is the best way to learn about a new place. They can show you places, that you won’t find in the traditional travel guides and tell you stories from the real life. But finding people who are equally interested and […]
10 Interesting and unusual places to see in Moscow
You have probably already planned to visit the Red Square in Moscow, where you can see the Kremlin, the Vatican Cathedral and the GUM department store, but there is much more to Europe’s largest city with a population of 12 million people. In this blog post, I will share 10 interesting and unusual places to […]
15 Useful Russian phrases when travelling in Russia
When traveling, it is always a good thing to know a few words in the local language as it shows respect and interest in the local culture. In Russia, it may also be a necessity, as many do not speak English, which means that you can encounter communication challenges. In this blog post I will […]
Guide: How to get a Russian SIM card
I would definitely recommend purchasing a Russian SIM card if you travel to Russia as it has a lot of benefits. In this blog post, I will tell you how to buy a Russian SIM card, describe the most interesting deals from the biggest Russian mobile service providers, as well as the benefits you obtain […]
10 Russian dishes you have to taste
The Russian cuisine is very diverse and is characterized by the many different cultures within the country and the extreme changing seasons. Bread, potatoes and cabbage are some of the most common groceries on a Russians shopping list and Russians are world champions in transforming these very basic ingredients into delicious rich dishes. In this […]
5 important things to know when going to Russia
Are you planning a trip to Russia, perhaps in connection with the FIFA World Cup? Russia is a great place with lots of things to do and lots of places to explore, but what are the customs for giving tips and why should you always have your passport with you? In this blog post, I […]
St. Petersburg joins Boris Nemtsov commemoration
In -15 degrees and a changing weather between snow storm and sunshine hundreds of people met on February 25th in St. Petersburg to commemorate the assassinated Kremlin critic and former Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov. The text says: Boris 09.10.1959-27.02.2015 You can kill a person, but not an idea Boris Nemtsov was co-founder of the political […]
Meeting two Danes in St. Petersburg
In a small beautiful yard in St. In Petersburg you will find the Laboratory Distillata bar, a really beautiful place with high quality alcohol from around the world and a great atmosphere. It turned out that this bar also had gin from a family-owned distillery called Nordisk Brænderi in North Jutland. I met Anders Bilgram, […]
A hostel in Kazan that brings the whole world together
There are probably some people who wonder what I spend my time with in Russia. Do I just relax and go for long walks in a fairytale snow landscape and eat delicious Tatar food? I do that too. No doubt about it. But I also work as a volunteer in a hostel and teach English […]
Optimus Prime is cleaning snow in Russia
It’s more than 140 years ago that there has fallen as much snow in 1 day in Kazan as it has done this past few days. The city is covered with snow and you constantly see people clear snow everywhere. On the main shopping street ‘Baumana Street’ you have a very special snow cleaner: Optimus […]
An ice-cold dip to celebrate the baptism of Christ
The temperature is -17 degrees celsius and the ice is measured to be 30 cm deep. A giant cross is cut out in the ice on the lake and the water doesn’t exactly look inviting. About 100 people stand in the cold in a long queue. They are all waiting to come out to the lake where the […]
Going back to my russian roots
2018 starts out with a new adventure ladies and gentlemen: I’m moving to Mother Russia! Had you told me a couple of years ago that I would move to Russia, I would probably have laughed and said it would never happen. But I guess there is something about that saying…never say never. The last 1,5 […]
