I went to Norway on a FAM in June 2016, so I decided to visit Moscow afterwards since Russia is nearby. In Moscow, my hotel was located five metro stops from the famous Red Square. The hotel gave me directions…
We’re all missing out on the culinary delights of travel right now as globetrotting takes a pause. Luckily, grocery stores are still open and we can stock up on ingredients to try out some delicious recipes in our own kitchens.…
Moscow and St. Petersburg have survived revolutions, world wars, and economic changes, but their appeal is enduring. On a Russia vacation, both cities are outstanding treasure troves to be opened and enjoyed. I first visited what was then the Soviet…
When I was travelling through Eastern Europe with my wife (then girlfriend), we’d comment on how our trip could be mistaken for a pilgrimage due to all the churches we were visiting. Every day brought with it some new medieval…
The most outstanding sites on a Europe vacation are numerous and should not be missed. What’s on your bucket list? My intention here is to highlight the top 10 iconic sites in Europe, natural or otherwise, that are my favourites…
Taking place only once every four years, and unquestionably the biggest sporting event in the world, football (soccer) is truly demonstrating its supremacy in world sports. The month-long quest for the Cup sees 32 countries vie against each other in…
How to find free things to do and see is often a question of research. However, perhaps the following will shed some light on what is available on European vacation packages, to guide you in the right direction. Free? Air…
If you are a music fan, what can be better than attending a concert or performance to add to your enjoyment while on a Europe trip. And when the venue is special, you tend to remember the event even more. …
A hundred years might be a blink of an eye in terms of the life of the Earth, but a lot can happen in that short a time period. In Russia, the world’s first communist empire rose from the ashes…
The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest rail journey in the world and undoubtedly one of the most famous. It’s an iconic journey that attracts Globetrotters the world over, much the same way as the Orient Express or the Trans-Pacific Railway…
Previous: Add a Festival to Your European Vacation (Part 1) If you are heading on a European vacation, why not check out what special events are taking place during your time there. With countless events to be enjoyed on a…
Borscht is one of those dishes that has many variations. Originating in the Ukraine, this sour soup is also served in neighbouring Eastern European countries like Russia, Lithuania, Romania, Poland, and Latvia, to name a few. The most common variation…
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