Overnight train from Moscow to Velikiy Novgorod – the birthplace of mother Russia. Prince Rurik, from the Varangian tribe, came here with his troops in the 9th century after being called in by the Slavs to rule. He started the … Continue reading →

More than just a means of transportation, the Moscow metro is a masterpiece of art and architecture! All stations have stairs (some escalators), so to visit, its mostly a great work out for a number of muscle groups in the … Continue reading →

Today the ‘oh so expensive’, but in my view, ‘oh so worth it’, Grand Kremlin Palace tour…..it was built over a 12 year period, 1837 to 1849. Commissioned by Nicholas 1 and designed by a team of architects under the … Continue reading →