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  • Nic and Finn

    Blynies, Furry Hats and Dancing Bears | Oct 30 05'

    by Nic and Finn a real traveler, on vacation in St. Petersburg

    St Petersburg has to be one of the most beautiful cities I've ever been to. In the centre, around Nevsky Prospekt (the main street) nearly every bu... Continue reading »

  • sin_city79

    Russia | Jul 25 04'

    by sin_city79 a real traveler, on vacation in St. Petersburg

    Dad, Sara & I leave arrive in St Petersburg. Sara had a much earlier flight than Dad & I, and had to wait for about five hours in the airp... Continue reading »

  • ihdescholl

    From Russia with Love... | Jan 05 02'

    by ihdescholl a real traveler from United States, on vacation in St. Petersburg

    The train left Helsinki at 5:45 a.m. We left the city in the dark. Enveloped in white landscapes and gray skies we made our way toward the Russian... Continue reading »

  • hulett

    The other Capitol of Russia | Sep 01 02'

    by hulett a real traveler, on vacation in St. Petersburg

    Hard to know exactly what to write today. My head is filled with domes, sculptures, paintings, facts, legends and figures! We spe... Continue reading »

  • Tracer1

    What a difference a day makes | Nov 11 06'

    by Tracer1 a female from Minneapolis, on vacation in St. Petersburg

    "I woke up this morning with great determination"

    This experience falls under the life lesson of 'count to ten and walk away'. My first day and a half in St. Petersburg were like a life sentence in... Continue reading »

  • TravelZen

    Russia | Jun 30 08'

    by TravelZen a female, on vacation in St. Petersburg

    "Wodka anyone?"

    I have always wanted to visit Russia, at least to see St. Petersburg and Moscow. It's one of those places that is changing so rapidly that everytim... Continue reading »

  • Tassie Jim

    Last day in St Petersburg :( | Feb 10 08'

    by Tassie Jim a 25 year old, on vacation in St. Petersburg

    Waking up the next morning feeling the effects of beer and vodka the night before, i wasn't too happy about getting up.  But after a show... Continue reading »

  • Kerry Taylor

    St Petersburg (Day 2) | Aug 05 06'

    by Kerry Taylor a female from Newbury, on vacation in St. Petersburg

    "My impression of the priest is then shattered … as he gets out his mobile phone"

    It’s just a short trip across town and we soon arrive at the Hermitage and enter the magnificent Winter Palace. Once we have sorted out who needs t... Continue reading »

  • Nathan77

    City of Palaces | Aug 21 06'

    by Nathan77 a 32 year old male from Perth, on vacation in St. Petersburg

    "Around every major restaurant or nightspot you would see a black BMW or Mercedes which our tour guide explained were mafia cars"

    The Russian border wasn't as hairy as I feared. Sure, it took a little while to get in - an hour or so, but it wasn't so bad. Mind you it's the Bel... Continue reading »

  • Elena and Richard

    St Petersburg | Aug 30 07'

    by Elena and Richard a traveling as a couple from Sydney, on vacation in St. Petersburg

    We spent 6 days in St Petersburg, and could have easily spent more time - there is so much to see. On our first evening, I went to the ballet with... Continue reading »

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