You can’t go to Romania without visiting castles. Or that’s what I’ve been told. So, after finding ourselves randomly in Romania, as you do, we came across a sign for a bicycle and tour company in Bucharest. I took this photo so I’d have the link for the company to ask them about a tour […]
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5 Minute Guide to Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia From the airport I’ve only arrived in Kazan by train, which is conveniently located in the centre of town, so I can’t be 100% sure of the airport arrival information I’m about to give you. Kazan International Airport (KZN) is 30km to the southeast of the city centre. There are […]
Delayed Flight – Our Quest for Compensation
Back in January (2019), we went to Germany for a little holiday. We left Moscow on 1st January, and came back on 6th January. The reason for going to Germany? To see friends and attend a couple of their concerts. We often travel to their concerts. It’s always great to see them, and we get […]
5 Minute Guide to Moscow – part 2
In part one of our 5 Minute Guide to Moscow we found out about airport transfers, hotels and public transport, shopping and sight-seeing. In part two we’re going to look at parks and squares, and the Kremlin. Parks and squares Moscow has many beautiful green areas in the centre and surrounding areas. Squares In the […]
Berlin, I love you, really, but…some things have to change
I’ve just counted, and Olivier and I have been to Berlin 7 times now. It helps that we live in Moscow, and it’s not really too far, or too expensive, to pop over there for a wurst or two, and some good beer, from time to time. We’ve always stayed in the east of Berlin. It […]