Category: Kabardino – Balkaria

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…

National park North Caucasus

7 National Parks & Nature Reserves to explore in the North Caucasus

The North Caucasus mountains are home to an incredibly diverse ecosystem, fauna, glaciers, lakes and so on. If you are a nature lover, you won’t be disappointed by a trip…

Border zone permit russia

Russia : border zone permit, the ultimate guide

After your challenging visa application, here’s the second round of pain in the neck Russian bureaucracy : the border zone permit ! I’m explaning you here all the details to…

Header image template 4

A travel guide to Kabardino – Balkaria, Russian Caucasus

The Republic of Kabardino – Balkaria (Кабардино-Балкария in Russian) is named after its two main ethnic groups, Kabards and Balkars, ethnically and politically divided. Kabards are Circassians and form the…

Header image template 15

Kabardino – Balkaria : travel itinerary suggestions in the North Caucasus

For sure you know one of the biggest attraction for foreign and local tourists in the whole North Caucasus : mount Elbrus ! Yes, the twin peaks is located in…

Header image template 18 1

10 must-see places in the North Caucasus, Russia

The North Caucasus is one of the most fascinating region in the world (at least to me). Home to dozens of ethnic groups, an authentic hospitality and a rich cultural heritage…