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Hello reader, as you have surely noticed, this blog contains few ads and even fewer affiliated links, it is also very niched and there’s not enough traffic to make much…

Russia e-visa application guide

Russia e-visa 2023 : the ultimate guide

From the 1st of August 2023 the russian government lauchned (or relaunched) its electronic visa AKA the e-visa, for citizens of 56 countries. It’s an easy, cheap and great opportunity…

Best SIM card Russia

Best Russia SIM card : everything you need to know (2023)

Visiting Russia soon and looking for the best SIM card to get on arrival ? There are plenty of mobile phone operators in the country and it can be confusing…

Sovavto bus between Europe and Russia

How to travel from Europe to Russia : 3 bus companies

Looking to travel from Europe to Russia by bus ? You’re at the right place ! The bus is the cheapest way to get to Russia from the EU and…

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I’ve got a Youtube channel

Dear fellow traveller, I’ve got a Youtube channel ! I mean, sort of, not quite. Youtube is by far my most favourite app on my phone, I think it’s a…

Best places to visit in Saint Petersburg, Russia

The 19 essential places to visit in Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg is no doubt Russia’s cultural capital. The second largest city in the country is full of mindblowing colorful palaces and buildings dating from the Russian Empire, canals, onion…

8 must-see places in Kabardino - Balkaria, Russia

The 8 best places to visit in Kabardino – Balkaria

Kabardino – Balkaria is a republic right in the middle of the North Caucasus and home to Europe’s highest peak mount Elbrus as well as 6 mountain peaks above 5000…