6 places in Russia you may have never heard of

Mammoth horn in a river in Chukotka in the far east of Russia

Russia is huge, stretching from Europe all the way east to the Pacific coast, and yet is it fairly unknown to most foreign tourists. Outside of Moscow, Saint Peterburg and…

Yellow Komsomolskaya metro station in Moscow in Russia

Moscow metro : a self guided tour (includes map)

The metro of Moscow is a monument in itself and the most beautiful in the world in my opinion – An underground museum you could explore for days and not…

The Orthodox Monastery of Novy Afon in Abkhazia, Georgia in the South Caucasus

Abkhazia : travel itinerary in a country that doesn’t exist

Abkhazia is a small country unrecognised by the majority of the world, yet it really exists. This small territory on the coast of the Black Sea, bordered with palm trees…

Russian study books and dictionnary on a traditional russian scarf

Do you really need to speak Russian to travel in Russia ?

Do you really need to speak Russian to travel in Russia ? This is probably the main concern when thinking about travelling to Russia, along with safety and the idea…

The medieval city of the dead Donifar Necropolis in the mountains of North Ossetia in the Caucasus

Complete travel guide to North Ossetia in 2025: Visa, safety & tips

The Republic of North Ossetia – Alania (Северная Осетия-Алания in Russian) is sadly related to troubles, conflict and deadly attacks. Often described as proviliged and under the protection of Moscow compare…

aratchaiévo-Tcherkessie

Complete travel guide to Karachay – Cherkessia in 2025: Visa, safety & tips

The Republic of Karachay – Cherkessia (Карачаево-Черкесия in Russian) located in the center of the North Caucasus is a paradise for hikers ! It is named after its two main…