THAT ONE TIME WE WERE CANADIANS Should we go to Russia or not? It was a dream of ours to ride on the Trans-Siberian and it was something we had always planned to do on our trip....
3.5 BANANAS HOSTEL IN MOSCOW We arrived at the Bananas Hostel tired and weary after canceling our other disappointing accommodation in Moscow. Right on our arrival we were happy...
2.2 RUSSIAN DREAM HOTEL IN MOSCOW Well it sure sounded nice, but our stay at the Russian Dream Hotel in Moscow turned into a nightmare that we're still trying to sort out. Certain...
FAVORITE CHURCHES OF RUSSIA While passing through Russia it's hard to not notice the many spires of Russian Orthodox Cathedrals scattered throughout the country. Each one is...
RED SQUARE Being an 80s baby that grew up in the west, my perception of Red Square was always a rather gloomy one: a dark, cloudy sky over dingy brick buildings...
LESSONS LEARNED ON THE TRANS-MONGOLIAN Stepping off the train in Moscow, we officially ended our journey on the Trans-Mongolian Railway. What started in daydreams — staring at maps and...