Category: North Caucasus

Krasnodar city guide, Russia

Krasnodar, capital of the Kuban Cossacks

Krasnodar, the capital of the region bearing its name is often only seen as a transportation hub for russian tourists on their way to the Black Sea beaches of Sochi…

Abrau Durso travel guide

Abrau Durso : Russia’s best wine with a splendid view

When one thinks of Russia’s famous drink, the first thing that comes to mind is vodka (or novichok), but did you know Russia’s South is a wine region ? Have…

Novorossiysk travel guide, russia

Novorossiysk, the Soviet Hero City on the Black Sea

Novorossiysk, a Soviet Hero City most never even heard of, is located in the Krasnodar Krai, between the popular resort towns of Anapa and Gelendzhik in the Tsemes bay. It’s…

Mount Argun, Krasnodar Krai

A travel guide to the Krasnodar Krai

The Krasnodar Krai located along the Black Sea is an all in one region. It’s home to Russia’s famous beach resort town Sochi as well as Krasnaya Polyana the best…

Krasnaya Polyana hiking guide, Russia

Hiking in Krasnaya Polyana, Sochi

Krasnaya Polyana is the mountain resort of the North Caucasus. Openned all year round, you can enjoy skying in the winter and hiking in the summer only 50 kilometers from…

North Caucasus must see places - Russia

The towers of Ingushetia, Russia’s best kept secret

Better than Svaneti in Georgia, here is the Republic of Ingushetia! The mountains of Russia’s smallest republic in the heart of the Great Caucasus hide a huge cultural treasure :…