Thursday 13 December 2012

This Summer Make Your Trip to St Petersburg

Neither I am familiar with the word nor with the pronunciation of Belye nochi. Russians call them most of the time. It is white Nights, what a mesmerizing adjective one can give to a night. A dark night is said white. All this is because incredible, luminous north midsummer evenings when high latitudes are dispersed with pearlescent night glow lights. The white nights and sun-filled summer morning in St Petersburg are off-course an intoxicating time to enjoy. What else you want locals revel in heat, beautiful outdoors; light-washed night, festive mood, concert, night partying just everything for kids to teenagers and bachelors to adults. St Petersburg, if defined in one word is most lustrous, peculiarly irresistible.

You can join the trip to Russia in May when city is finally prepared to welcome spring and the entire parks in the city are filled with flowering trees, beautiful herbs and some attractive shrubs. These are some white night experience not to miss in St-Petersburg 

The tours to Saint Petersburg will be full of enjoyment. I am especially mentioning summer here because of Russians unique and extra ordinary ability to prepare ice-cream making. They take it very seriously. Needless to say about taste, as the taste are not only delicious and creamy but healthy and tasty too. You can say it an ideal eating stuff to try out in this ubiquitous mid-summer. For these ice creams you will need not to visit any departmental store just buy it from ice-cream cart and wander around on the breezy riverside embankments. This is called enjoying summer in St Petersburg-style. Apart from ice creams you have something more health in the hot summers of Russia, yuppie, I am talking about juicy watermelons which can be enjoyed in many shady park of the city. You can also enjoy summer at summer gardens and have refreshing sunbathe at Neva.

St Petersburg’s Summer Garden is specifically designed for strolling during summer days. Walking along in and around shady avenues festooned with cool white statues of marble and soothing fountains is a archetypal at St Petersburg, all these is sure to make tour at St Petersburg a favorite hangout. No matter you like swimming or night life, the city has answers to all your desire. Lake Ladoga is a perfect summer destination, just a short train ride away, similarly for night lovers you can stroll at midnight.

There are many Hotels in Saint Petersburg that are providing you a decent accommodation. The locations of these hotels are perfect and close from destinations like Neva bridges, summer garden etc. And to ensure proper commutation you will find pick and drops to airports, railways stations and Bust stops. What else you want from a travel spot. This summer make your trip to St Petersburg. And see the Stars of the White Nights and artists performing their unique ability to convince spectators to enjoy their heart out. Operas, classical concerts and Ballets, there all lot to enjoy, don’t miss to be a part of Russia’s biggest celebration. The city will give you long to cherish and enjoy.

Wednesday 12 December 2012

Going Around Russia Travel Tips For you

Traveling has always been a great fun. And when this travel is beyond countries and to the beautiful destinations like Russia, expressions and words seems limited. It turn an abstract feeling that is hard to describe just can be felt around.

Being in the travel journalism since last 5 years, I often get a chance to interview travelers around the world. In the same process, I get a chance to interview a Russian traveler and the winter description that he described was something beyond expectation. It seemed as if I am in Russia and enjoying the winter. I have tried to present here as it was for all my readers. Just check out

Sweeping of snow in and around the capital city of Moscow while roaming, will give you a feeling of walking in freezer of refrigerator. Don’t forget to bring some good winter shoes. You need to always watch your step because even the steps in building are uneven and prone to unexpected changes. You will find your cars overheated but you will fail to find out ways to adjust the temperature in the rooms
  • If it is your first tours to Russia, than it is obvious that you will face problem in understanding and communicating with people. You will also find all non verbal signs on roads in Russian language. The suggestion here goes to familiarize yourself with the Russian alphabets to some extent. It will not let you fail lost.
  • Be careful while crossing roads, just similar to other countries, it is very rare that crosswalks are respected
  • English is a global language, you will find many people speaking the same but there will be some in the tourist cadet who will not speak it. So better have knowledge of English.
  • Enjoy your trip at Russia, and while leaving the Hotels in Moscow don’t forget to take your passport and the business card from the Hotels. It will help you to reach safely to the hotels in the case if you get lost. Just show the business card to your Taxi driver and he will take you to the Hotel. And also the camera to collect sweet memories of Russia.
  • How can one forget the food of Russia? You will find food in plenty all delicious and home cooked. You can taste soups, bread etc. Some ready made foods at super markets are also tasty and delicious. Prices too are reasonable. If you are fond of beverages, Russia is a place full with teas, chocolates, candies, vodka and dairy products.
  • While traveling abroad it is suggested to be with sufficient cash. You will not find SWAP machine everywhere. In small departmental store and taxi drivers will prefer paid in cash. Also be with some coins as it may help you to use public toilet.
  • You should also carry toilet papers, soap etc with you. Towels should also be kept with you.
  • You will easily get SIM card with the help of Russian associate. You can easily recharge these cards. ISD calls may prove expensive; you can take help of local phone store.
  • While returning keep some time in extra for Airport, there are lot many formalities to be conducted.