Best Cocktail Bars in Russia: Trans Siberian Edition
Hello, your girl did not go all the way across on the Trans Siberian and not try every single cocktail bar she could edge her way into. Cultural and natural sights were dutifully attended to during the…
Practical Trans Siberian Tips
I had never dreamed of this trip, wasn’t even considering it when I first moved to Moscow, but a few months in the seeds had been planted — sliding through Russia on the Trans Siberian train, one…
Alternative Places to Learn Russian
After my long rant about why people should stop asking about learning Russian in Kyiv and instead just make their plans to go to the Motherland, you might find it odd that I’m encouraging you to think…
The Best Cocktail Bars in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Listen, it wasn’t my plan to make it a boozy weekend in Saint Petersburg. I booked my train tickets with two intentions—One, to see Firebird at the Mariinsky Theatre because this girl loves a weird-o ballet. And…
How to Get a Russian Work Visa for US Citizens
Getting a work visa for any country is (not without justification) an exercise in jumping through hoops, as is getting a Russian visa in general. So when I decided to apply for jobs in Moscow, I was…
Things I Wear that Fashionable Russian Women Do Not
I’m not the kind of girl who reads those blog posts about “What to Pack for Afternoon Tea in Paris” or “Perfect Spring Fashion for Hiking in Central America.” Instead I look in my closet, pick out things…
The Opulence of Architecture in Saint Petersburg
It takes a lot to impress me. I’m not trying to be a snob, but with growing up in New York City I developed a skewed sense of size. Everything is supposed to be big and cities…
Awesome Things to Eat and Drink in Saint Petersburg
Spending time and money on food when I travel is a new thing for me, and to be honest – I’m still a little awkward at it. It’s easy when you’re traveling with someone and you can…
Things to Know Before You Go to Saint Petersburg
I like to think I’m an organized person. At least when it comes to traveling. In my mind I have all the routes to and from the airport figured out, my collection of essential phrases memorized, my…
What I’ve Been Doing and Where I’m Going
Things have been crazy. I’m not sure I’ve ever had a time in my life when I’ve had so many things going on in so many different directions – it’s all good, but at the same time…
