Moscow in Photos – Around and about
Most travellers would probably be familiar with Moscow’s towering skyscrapers and ancient buildings rich in history. But in any city, beyond the …
Shopping at a Russian supermarket in Moscow
This is a continuation from my previous post on: A Recommendation: Affordable accommodation in Moscow, Izmailovo Gamma Delta There was a supermarket near …
Recommendation: Affordable accommodation in Moscow, Izmailovo Gamma Delta
If you’re looking for affordable accommodation in Moscow at a safe location, here’s the place. We stayed in Izmailovo Gamma Delta during …
Six easy steps to book Russian Railways tickets online
Our first time purchasing a ticket from the English Russian Railways site was quite a hassle. While the website was in English, we …
Trans Siberian Tickets and Pricing
I’m writing this post based on our personal experience on the westbound Trans Siberian trip (Beijing – Moscow) we made in Oct …
Moscow’s State Historical Museum in Photos
Take a walk to the Red Square and you will notice a stately dark red building, which looks like a castle among …
The Travelling Squid 2013 People in Pictures
2013 has been quite an eventful year for The Travelling Squid. We have been to several places around the world, and they …
Home-cooked Russian food in Moscow, Mari Vanna
Home-cooked Russian food in Moscow, Mari Vanna We learnt about the existence of this restaurant, Mari Vanna, through Lonely Planet’s recommendation. The …
How to apply for a Russian visa in Singapore
How to apply for a Russian visa in Singapore ? NOTE: As of 6 July 2015, applications for visas (except Diplomatic and Service …
Off the beaten track – Moscow’s Danilov Monastery in Photos
Moscow’s Danilov Monastery is quite far off the beaten track, that I could safely say, only 1 in about 50 tourists who …