Moscow Travel Tips: What I Wish I Knew
Planning a trip to Moscow? Here are practical travel tips on navigating the subway, ordering food, finding hotels, and taking the train to St. Petersburg.
Moscow (May 2016)
Moscow Subway Stations Photo Tour
A photo tour of the beautiful and historic subway stations I visited in Moscow, Russia, including Komsomolskaya, Ploshchad Revolyutsii, and more.
Moscow Subway Stations: Russia's Underground Palace
Discover the history, stunning architecture, and practical tips for riding the Moscow subway, famously known as Russia's underground palace.
Moscow to St. Petersburg: A Rough Train Journey
Join me on a chaotic travel day from Moscow to St. Petersburg, featuring heavy backpacks, wrong subway stations, and bonding on the overnight train.
Kangaroo Hostel in Moscow, Russia
A personal travel diary and review of Kangaroo Hostel in Moscow, covering the facilities, friendly roommates, and the challenging walk to find it.
Novodevichy Convent: A Peaceful Visit in Moscow
A peaceful visit to the UNESCO-listed Novodevichy Convent in Moscow, exploring its beautiful Russian Orthodox architecture and finding quiet reflection.
Teremok in Moscow: Trying Russia's Famous Blini
A visit to Teremok, a famous Russian franchise in Moscow serving delicious sweet and savory blini, plus a daily travel expense breakdown.
Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery & Russian Clock-Out Culture
A visit to Moscow's Tretyakov Gallery reveals not just great art, but also Russia's strict and hilarious clock-out culture at closing time.
Karavaev Brothers Cafe: A Great Moscow Brunch
Discover Karavaev Brothers Cafe, a popular Moscow franchise serving delicious Russian food, blini, and more in a casual deli-style setting.
Unboxing a Russian Military Ration Pack
I unboxed and tasted a Russian military ration pack I got on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Some items were okay, but others almost made me throw up!
Lost in Moscow: Reissuing an Immigration Card
Navigating Moscow's police stations and bureaucracy to reissue a lost Russian immigration card is a five-hour nightmare. Here is how I survived it.
Moscow State University and Sparrow Hills
A rainy day exploring the grand architecture of Moscow State University, one of the Stalin Sisters, and taking in the views from Sparrow Hills.
Radisson Royal Hotel: Stalin's Sisters in Moscow
Join me as I explore Moscow's historic Radisson Royal Hotel, try local supermarket eats, and navigate the tricky Russian river cruise refund process.
Inside the Moscow Kremlin: Towers and Cathedrals
Join me as I explore the Moscow Kremlin's stunning red walls, historic towers, and beautiful cathedrals. A must-see UNESCO World Heritage site in Russia!
Moscow Kazan Cathedral: Russian Orthodox Service
I visited Kazan Cathedral in Moscow's Red Square and was lucky enough to observe a Russian Orthodox service, noting its similarities to Catholicism.
MyMy in Moscow: A Tough Buffet for First-Timers
A review of MyMy (Mu-Mu), a cafeteria-style Russian chain in Moscow. Find out why this seemingly cheap buffet is actually quite difficult for tourists.
Russian State Library in Moscow: Mimicking Dostoevsky
Exploring the Russian State Library in Moscow, admiring the Dostoevsky statue, and taking in the unique Soviet-era architecture near the Kremlin.
Alexander Garden in Moscow: A Great Lunch Park
Discover the beautiful Alexander Garden in Moscow, a relaxing spot filled with flowers that's perfect for enjoying a picnic lunch near Red Square.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier & Zhukov Statue in Moscow
Visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Eternal Flame, and the Marshal Zhukov statue in Moscow, plus watching the changing of the guard.
Red Square in Moscow: Witnessing a Communist Rally
Exploring Moscow's Red Square during a communist rally, missing Lenin's tomb, and reflecting on the remnants of Soviet ideology in modern Russia.
The Massive GUM Department Store in Moscow
Exploring the massive GUM Department Store in Moscow, admiring the European architecture, and experiencing some serious sticker shock at the souvenir shop.
Trying Shake Shack in Moscow
Trying a New York Shake Shack burger in Moscow, Russia. Read my honest review of the food and a breakdown of my daily travel expenses in the city.
Pushkin House Museum in Moscow: A Russian-Only Experience
Explore the Pushkin House Museum in Moscow, where I discovered the fascinating story behind the famous poet's fatal duel over his beautiful wife.
Arbat Street in Moscow: Haven for Street Artists
Explore Moscow's Arbat Street, a vibrant hub for street performers and artists, featuring diverse acts and the famous Viktor Tsoi memorial wall.
Moscow's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Exploring the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow, one of the imposing Seven Sisters that perfectly captures the power and dark history of the Soviet era.
Izmailovo Market & Kremlin: A Moscow Guidebook Fail
Join me as I explore Moscow's Izmailovo Market for amazing shashlik, only to be hilariously disappointed by the bizarre Izmailovo Kremlin theme park.