I know some people aren’t really into visiting art galleries when they travel, but I have to say that everyone should make an exception for The Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg. It’s not only a Russian icon but it’s also a truly breathtaking place to stroll around – whether art interests you or not, even [...]

I read a headline that tourist are “afraid to visit Russia“. Reading the article I’m not sure that afraid is the correct term I’d say more deterred by high hotel prices, the hassle of obtaining a visa, the language barrier and lack of cheap flights. Moscow has the highest global hotel prices which would certainly [...]