A guide to Mordovia

Statue soviétique de la mère et du soldat devant l'église orthodoxe de Saransk en Mordovie en Russie

Long before being the so-called home of Gérard Depardieu (3 days in Saransk, a Russian passport & a panar tunic and he became the ultimate citizen), the Republic of Mordovia…

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Special diet on the Trans-Siberian (halal, vegeterian … )

You follow a special diet and worry to travel on the Trans-Siberian and starve ? Have no fear, feeding yourself in Russia or on the train won’t be an issue….

Un panneau de direction Booking.com avec ruban de mise en garde contre les sanctons et les locaux des systèmes bancaires visa et mastercard en Russie

The best alternative to Booking.com & Airbnb in Russia (+ Crimea)

What is the best alternative to Booking.com and Airbnb in Russia ? Among the many Western sanctions in Russia, the world famous Booking.com suspended their operations in the country, meaning…

A russian tran stopped at sunset at a station on the Trans-siberian railway in Russia

A beginner’s guide to the Trans-Siberian

The ultimate beginner’s guide to travelling the Trans-siberian ! Everything you need to know to plan your trip in 2023 including the latest updates

The green and hilly mountains between Aerbaijan and Dagestan in Russia with the Samur border crossing in the Caucaus

Across the Samur border between Russia & Azerbaijan

You’ve visited the stunning mountains of Northern Azerbaijan and now dream to cross the border into Russia and explore unknown Dagestan ? Here is a guide to help you cross…

Dargavs, the City of the Dead is a medieval necropolis with ancient crypts in the mountains of Ossetia in the North Caucasus

Dargavs, the City of the Dead in the Russian Caucasus

Before rushing either way to Vladikavkaz or Kazbegi/Tbilissi, take a detour in North Ossetia to visit one of the many hidden gem of the North Caucasus : Dargavs, also known…