Month: June 2017

Here are some more pictures from today.   Yes we tackled the subway on our own today. So easy even though we don’t know Russian. The changing of the guard and the memorial for the unknown soldiers of many cities throughout Russia.  We were actually there at the time...

Here are some photos from today… the Kremlin. We also went to the Armory but weren’t allowed to take pictures.  The old carriages, dresses from the day, and the gold gems and crowns were amazing. Of course we got to see the Faberge eggs, again no pictures were allowed.....

Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the KREMLIN, a city-within-a-city, where you can admire the medieval towers, cathedrals, and palaces. Also visit the ARMORY MUSEUM and see the Bolshoi Theater....

Yes, we went subway hopping to see some adornments.  The subway stations are beautiful. Here are some pictures.  Then we came above ground this is what we saw…. ​ Red square Red square Red square Tomorrow we go to the Kremlin and then back to Red Square during the...

Beautiful poppies in St Petersburg; always reminds me of veterans.  We made it!  The train ride was smoothe, we didnt get pick-pocketed and after traffic, made it to the hotel!   Here are some videos Marriott Grand Moscow traffic Moscow traffic...

Board the high-speed SAPSAN TRAIN to Moscow. Globus Local Favorite Visit the magnificent MOSCOW UNDERGROUND and RED SQUARE....

Beautiful place….  and again, the floors were amazing. At the Hermitage the floors had 6 layers of lacquer; here at Catherine’s palace zero lacquer.  As such, we all had to wear booties and basically swept the floors as we walked through it.  While language was not a problem in...

In Pushkin, visit magnificent CATHERINE PALACE (if closed, visit PAVLOVSK PALACE instead)....

We spent a few hours at the Hermitage museum. We saw some Rembrandts, some DaVincis and more. The place was crazy busy. Here are some photos/videos. Most people would think two hours wasn’t enough and it wasn’t if you wanted to see everything. However, it was plenty long enough...

Guided sightseeing starts with the Winter Palace complex, now home of the world-famous HERMITAGE MUSEUM. Next, drive along elegant Nevsky Prospect and visit ST. ISAAC’S CATHEDRAL...