Your ultimate North Caucasus travel guide

The medieval necropolis of Dargavs in the foggy mountains of North Ossetia Alania in the North Caucasus of Russia

Many people know about the South Caucasus and/or have visited Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan – But what about the North Caucasus ? If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for…

Saint Basil church on the Red Square in Moscow, Russia

Russia 2024 Travel Guide : ALL basic stuff you must know !

Russia streatches from the European Union’s borders all the way to the Pacific coast, 9000+ kilometers from Moscow. The largest country in the world still fascinates travellers in 2024. Despite…

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Travel journal: From Kaliningrad to the Kola Peninsula. Part 3

This is part 3 of my journey from Kaliningrad to Teriberka : the Kola Peninsula AKA Murmansk region. Click to read the previous :part 1 : Kaliningradpart 2 : Karelia…

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Travel journal: From Kaliningrad to the Kola Peninsula. Part 2

This is part 2 of my journey from Kaliningrad to Teriberka : Karelia Click here to read part 1 about Kaliningrad Day 9 : Petrozavodsk, capital of Karelia The day…

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Travel journal: From Kaliningrad to the Kola Peninsula. Part 1

Travelling from Kaliningrad to Teriberka in one month. My plan is simple : go from the exclave of Kaliningrad in the heart of Europe to the village of Teriberka by…

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How I Successfully Obtained My Russian Tourist Visa in 2024: Report

Planning a trip to Russia in 2024? I know navigating the visa application process might seem daunting, but with the right guidance, it’s entirely manageable. In this post, I’ll share…

The Aya cape in Sevastopol Crimea overlooking the Black Sea

The Great Sevastopol Trail : My Guide & Tips for Hiking in Crimea

The Great Sevastopol Trail is Crimea’s only long distance trail. Known in russian as the Bolshaya Sevastopolskaya Tropa, It’s an 117 kilometers long trail around the Sevastopol municipality from the…

Ancient stone towers in the mountain village of Tsimiti in North Ossetia

Top 10 Must-Visit Places in North Ossetia : City of the Dead, Nart Legends & Epic Mountains

North Ossetia – Alania is a stunning and culturally rich region along the Georgian military highway leading to the border with the South Caucasus. With its mix of Christianity, Uatsdin…