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Russia
Russia has been one of the West’s most influential empires for centuries; the time to visit is now.
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Russia: St. Petersburg
Dostoyevsky called St. Petersburg “the most abstract and intentional city on earth.”
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Russia: Introduction: Just Back From: Just Back From RussiaBefore I left for Russia three weeks ago a well traveled friend questioned why I was going? “What’s the appeal?” she asked. I was stunned. Aside from the fact that... |
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Russia: St. Petersburg: Member Postcards: Postcard from St. PetersburgFrom TSW, July 2009 An Indagare member recently returned from a birthday trip with her husband, which took them to St. Petersburg and Istanbul. Here she shares her discoveries and... |
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Russia: St. Petersburg: Introduction: Overview“The most abstract and intentional city on earth.” Fyodor Dostoyevsky St. Petersburg, or Piter as it is affectionately known, is a gift of a tourist destination. The city has dizzyingly... |
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Russia: St. Petersburg: Where to Eat: Family Friendly: Stroganoff SteakhousePart of a successful chain of restaurants, Stroganoff offers a break from the gold-leaf glamour of many St. Petersburg eateries with a simple, hearty menu served in an industrial-style dining... |
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Russia: St. Petersburg: Where to Eat: Big Night Out: PalkinFirst opened by the Palkin family in 1785, this famed restaurant, which welcomed Tchaikovsky, Chekov and Dostoyevsky through its doors, is a firm favorite with locals and visitors alike. Today,... |
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Russia: St. Petersburg: Books“But Sasha was from Russia, where the sunsets are longer, the dawns less sudden, and sentences often left unfinished from doubt as to how to best end them.” – Virginia... |
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Russia: St. Petersburg: Where to Stay: Hip: W St. PetersburgVibe: Modern, cool, edgy At a Glance: The hip and sexy hotel option for travelers to St. Petersburg who want to leave the imperial décor to the palaces. Review: This... |
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Russia: St. Petersburg: Member Postcards: Postcard from St. PetersburgFrom Chris Meltesen, New York, NY “Last year good friends from Hamburg, Germany, suggested we all take a trip to St. Petersburg together. We arranged for guides, one of whom... |
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Russia: St. Petersburg: Strategies: When to GoAs the most northern metropolis of its size, St. Petersburg is a city of extremes, hot in the summer and with sub-zero temperatures in the winter. New Year’s Eve can... |
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Russia: St. Petersburg: Strategies: Getting ThereFinn Air, Aeroflot, Air France and Lufthansa all fly from JFK via Paris or Frankfurt to Pulkovo 2, a thirty-minute drive to the city center. Tip: Taxis are not much... |
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| 01 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Russia river trip?I was thinking about doing a river trip in Russia with some friends…but what we found so far was really unimpressive. Has anyone had any experience with any good river... |
| 02 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: MoscowSome tips from our favorite Russia insider: “Note that you need a double entry visa to go into town both times. Not a problem to arrange, but it will be... |
| 03 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Russia river trip?Annemarie Victory, who heads an upscale tour company that frequently takes small groups behind the scenes in Europe, is hosting a Russia trip aboard the Volga Dream this June. Click... |
| 04 | Discussion Boards:Destinations: Washington, DC Recommendations NeededI’ve lived in Washington for decades and to me the most overlooked treasure in town is Hillwood Museum and Gardens (4155 Linnean Ave NW), on Rock Creek Park up Connecticut... |
| 05 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: White Nights in RussiaWe are beginning to plan a trip to Moscow and St Petersburg for Mid June 2010. I would love any thoughts on itinerary, experts, special activities for kids. This is... |
| 06 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: White Nights in RussiaWe have a great operator who covers Russia and will be in touch with you directly to make introductions. In the meanwhile, here is a postcard by another member who... |
| 07 | Ask Advice:Questions and Answers: Shopping and Emerging Artists in Russia: St Petersburg/MoscowWe are taking our children to Moscow, St Petersburg and Vilnius for 2 weeks mid-june. We have a great itinerary, but was hoping to find some advice on great shopping... |
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