If you’re planning an Arctic trip that’s raw, remote, and nothing like the typical Russia experience, the Kola Peninsula, also known as the Murmansk Oblast, is one of Europe’s last…
Travel guide to Murmansk in 2026: How to get there, what to see & firsthand tips
Traveling to Murmansk in 2026 might sound extreme, and it is.It’s remote, rather cold, and the largest city in the world above the Arctic Circle. But if you’re looking for…
Visit Teriberka: Travel to Russia’s Arctic village on the edge of the world
Most people have never heard of Teriberka, and those who have likely remember it as the haunting backdrop of the Russian film Leviathan. Located on the edge of the Barents…
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…