by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | Jun 10, 2018 | Europe, Russia, Travel
Is it safe to visit Russia? Moscow? St Petersburg? We felt very safe walking around central Moscow and central St Petersburg both day and night. As with most major cities around the world, just take the same precautions that you would at home, watch out for...
by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | Jun 4, 2018 | Europe, Russia, Travel
What to See in Moscow Jonathan and Sarah in Front of Saint Basil’s Cathedral Why Visit Moscow? Jonathan and I REALLY loved Moscow, and you know, I didn’t think I would ever actually be saying that. When we first mentioned to friends and family, that we were...
by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | Jun 1, 2018 | Russia, Travel
Is It Safe to Travel on the Moscow Metro? I Don’t Speak Any Russian, Will That Be a Problem? Don’t worry if you can’t speak or read Russian, it’s actually quite straightforward to get around Moscow on the Moscow Metro, and it’s very safe. Are...
by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | May 21, 2018 | Europe, Russia, Travel
Day Two of Our St Petersburg, Russia Tour After such a great tour of St Petersburg, Russia the day before, we couldn’t wait to get out and discover some more of the city’s delights. Rain had been forecast for today, but yes, that was definitely blue sky and sunshine...
by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | May 10, 2018 | Russia, Travel, Travel Tips
Tips for Getting a Russian Visa Make sure you need a Russian Visa as certain countries do not require a Visa to enter Russia. Apply for your Russian Visa as early as possible. We applied 30 days in advance, but as soon as you know your dates and itinerary, apply as...
by Words by Sarah Wilson - Photos by Jonathan Look Jr. | May 3, 2018 | Europe, Hotel Review, Russia, Travel
We knew our stay in Moscow was going to be great, from the moment we stepped into the hotel lobby. Upon arrival we were greeted by Olga, the hotel manager and Igor the bellboy/barman/waiter/comedian with a hearty, “Welcome to Moscow, welcome to the Hotel...