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Climbing Kazbek and Kilimanjaro: Comparing two 5,000 meter peaks
In our experience, many trekkers & climbers with any international experience have likely summited Africa’s Mt. Kilimanjaro, based on its relative accessibility and the mountain’s reputation for being the “easiest” of the Seven Summits. Following a successful summit of Kilimanjaro, most climbers will turn their attention to more technical peaks to gain more high-altitude experience & skills. Enter Mt. Kazbek. Despite Kazbek being several hundred meters lower than Kilimanjaro, there are a lot of reasons why this “Pearl of the
4 Myths about Travel to Russia in 2019
This is the year. 2019. It’s the year to get over the hump and travel to Russia. You’ve considered it for years. There are so many “Yes, but…” moments that have been holding you back, though. Here are 4 commonly-held
Best Season For Travel
When is the best time of year to come to Russia? Russia has four seasons and each of them have their pros and cons for travel. When most people imagine Russia, they think of fur hats and coats and year-round
Traveling Russia On A Restricted Diet
WHAT IF I’M GLUTEN-FREE? More and more often we meet travelers who are on a restricted diet: no sugar, gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, keto or vegan….and the list goes on! FOREIGN CONCEPT For the most part, a restricted eating lifestyle is
Appropriate Dress In Russia
DRESSY OR CASUAL? What you wear in Russia really depends on the season you’ll be coming in, and what part of Russia you’ll be visiting. Here are some general tips: IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SHOES Russians walk a lot, and
5 Best Foods In Russia
TEMPTINGLY TASTY Whether or not people want to admit it, the cuisine they often associate with Russia is quite bland and laced with stereotypes: potatoes, beets, bread, and a shot of vodka. This couldn’t be further from the truth! The
Best Ways to Travel Around Russia
ONCE I GOT THERE, HOW DO I GET AROUND? Russia is the largest country in the world, and as a result, inter-city travel can eat up a lot of your time while there. Here’s some advice for how to make