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Moscow's a cappella festival gala concert - part of Moscow Seasons

By Paul Johnson on May 15, 2018 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Featured, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany

As you may have already read, I was in Moscow recently for the second ‘Moscow Spring A Cappella‘ festival, an event put on by the Government of Moscow as ‘Moscow Seasons‘ to celebrate some of the best a cappella singers from around the world. And the grand finale for this 12-day singing extravaganza was a

Moscow's open air a cappella festival - part of Moscow Seasons

By Paul Johnson on May 14, 2018 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Russia, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Moscow for the first time to attend the second ‘Moscow Spring A Cappella‘ festival, one of the largest a cappella events in the world, and part of a series of seasonal street events across the Russian capital known as ‘Moscow Seasons‘. Moscow Seasons is a comparatively new initiative

8 essential Russian Revolution sights in St Petersburg

By Ala Osmond on Oct 22, 2017 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Russia

Next month is the centenary of the Russian Revolution, an event that continues to shape the world we live in today. At that time the St Petersburg of today was named Petrograd and was the capital of Imperial Russia. Visit these key sights in St Petersburg today to travel in the footsteps of the Russian

6 excellent, independent restaurants in St Petersburg

By Ala Osmond on Oct 17, 2017 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Russia, Travel Miscellany

Russia is experiencing a food revolution due to food sanctions that have been in place for the last three years. We have selected just six of our favourite independent restaurants in St Petersburg to showcase how creative and forward thinking the Russian food scene is today. EM Olesya Drobot is a rare find – a

5 of the best modern Russian cuisine restaurants in St. Petersburg

By Hilary Stockton on Aug 20, 2017 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Russia, Travel Miscellany

If you’re intrigued by a visit to Russia but assume that restaurant food will be unappealing and revolve around potatoes, cabbages and beets, think again. There’s a new generation of young and talented chefs at work, who make the most of locally sourced produce, seafood and meat. They draw not only from traditional Russian cuisine

10 reasons why everyone should travel to Russia at least once

By Ala Osmond on Jun 15, 2017 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Russia

With a page turning history, incredible architecture, art and culture, not to mention, world-class restaurants and hotels, plus warm and welcoming people, the largest country in the world has so much to offer the luxury traveler. Moscow and St. Petersburg are the perfect places to start. Allow a minimum of one week if you are

Corinthia Hotels offering 50% off annual sale!

By Paul Johnson on Jan 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Hungary, Malta, Portugal, Russia, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Yes, you read that right. Corinthia Hotels is back with their superb annual sale so if you’re looking to book your next European getaway, look no further. If there’s one collection of European hotels that never fails to deliver a sense of luxury and wonder to its guests, it has to be Corinthia Hotels. Located

3 must-try restaurants in St. Petersburg, Russia

By Hilary Stockton on Aug 18, 2016 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia may not come to mind when you’re thinking of foodie destinations, but this “Venice of the North” has come into its own recently, with gastropubs serving new Russian cuisine popping up, in addition to a number of stalwarts serving excellent classics, not to mention restaurants serving the justly popular dishes of the

Bottlenose dolphins off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal

The best places to travel to this season

By Craig Burkinshaw on Apr 24, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, California, Caribbean, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, India, Indonesia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Russia, Saint Lucia, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Worldwide, Wyoming

Whether you’re seeking wildlife spectacles, otherworldly scenery or the buzz of a festival, there is a wide range of options for travelling to a new destination this season. We’ve listed ten of the best places to visit at this time of year to help you plan your next spring-summer adventure. Australia’s Ningaloo Marine Park While

Great deals to be found in Corinthia Hotels' Annual Sale

By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2016 in Accommodation, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Hungary, Malta, Portugal, Regions, Russia, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Corinthia Hotels’ Annual Sale goes live this week, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a luxury five-star stay at just half the usual rate. 50% discounts on the Best Available Rates can be enjoyed at the group’s hotels in Malta, Budapest, Lisbon, Prague and St Petersburg. And at the flagship Corinthia Hotel London, you can

Top 5 adventurous holidays

By Colin Matthews on Nov 05, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Antarctic, Asia, Brazil, Colombia, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Guyana, Leisure Travel, Myanmar, Peru, Polar Regions, Rail Travel, Russia, South America, Speciality Travel, Venezuela

For those looking for something a bit different to your typical beach holidays, we have compiled our favourite adventurous holidays, perfect for those wanting to experience something unique. From an exploration of the South eastern nation of Burma, the depths of the vast Antarctica to an epic rail journey across several countries and a trek

5 tips for a perfect weekend in St. Petersburg, Russia

By Hilary Stockton on Oct 16, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Russia

St. Petersburg, Russia is a romantic destination, especially during the White Nights of May-June, when it never gets completely dark. It’s no wonder this former capital of Russia built by Peter the Great has been nicknamed the “Venice of the North” for its many canals and the beautiful European facades that line its main street,

Photograph of the week: A stormy evening in Moscow's Red Square

By Paul Johnson on Oct 07, 2015 in Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions, Russia

Located in the heart of the city and surrounded by four of its most iconic buildings: namely the Kremlin, GUM Department Store, the State Historical Museum and St. Basil’s Cathedral, nowhere epitomises Moscow quite like Red Square. Established in the 15th Century and originally known as Trinity Square after the cathedral that stood on the

5 top tips for a perfect weekend in Moscow, Russia

By Hilary Stockton on Sep 17, 2015 in Accommodation, Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Russia, Travel Miscellany

Moscow, Russia is sometimes skipped by visitors focused on the European charm of St. Petersburg. But that would be a mistake. Even if you only have a couple of days, don’t miss the vibrant blend of the old and new in Russia’s cosmopolitan capital, home to nearly 12 million. Here are my tips for a

72 hours in St Petersburg

By Katie Cosstick on Jul 17, 2015 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Russia

Russia’s second city has been known as St Petersburg, Petrograd, Leningrad and finally became St Petersburg again when it was renamed in 1991. It is the most northern city in the world and whilst winters are long and cold, the short summer is warm and with almost 24 hours of daylight. Both times of year

7 ports for a superyacht charter in the Baltic Sea

By Carl Sputh on Feb 24, 2015 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Estonia, Europe, Leisure Travel, Norway, Russia, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

From the illuminations of the Auroras Borealis to picturesque fairy-tale villages steeped in snow, the Baltic Sea is home to a plethora of rare wonders to delight and inspire. When planning a summertime holiday, consider chartering a superyacht to take you on an exploration of nature’s finest playground. With sumptuous surroundings out at sea, a

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