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Hostels in Moscow
Posted on Sep 22, 2009, 02:53:38 by moscow_insider
I think hostel in Moscow can be a great solution when you don't want to spend tons of cash on your hotel. There are plenty of sites to choose from, personally, I prefer the All the hostels are well furnished, clean and tidy, and have a flexible ...
 
St. Petersburg, Russia
Posted on Mar 24, 2009, 11:30:00 by littlekate
... everything will look quite good. Something of acceptable quality must cost 100-150USD/ day. Attractions: Once I heard a girl from russian province, who walked along Nevsky prospect, asking: "Is there any non-historical building here?" Sorry, ...
 
Trans Siberian Railway
Posted on Apr 21, 2006, 12:13:26 by peacefrog
... year, apparently it might be necessary to book in advance. Cheapest fare I could find on the net was through russian agencies (see www.waytorussia.net): Moscow-Irkutsk 257 USD. I will post a reply in one month, once I get the price at Moscow train station ...
 
Trans Siberian Railway
Posted on Feb 3, 2006, 09:08:13 by technotrekker
... want to go and tee up an itinerary, as well as an introduction letter maybe from the hotel you start at in Moscow. Note that the docs have to be in Russian. Then you should be able to enter the country and go to the station a few days in advance to buy ...
 
Trans- Siberian
Posted on Apr 3, 2009, 23:51:00 by aopaq
Here is some advice for travelling on the Trans-Siberian from Beijing to Moscow. Option 1: Buy tickets in person at Beijing... The absolute cheapest way to buy westbound Trans-Sib tickets is in person at one of the reservation offices in Beijing. ...
 
Moscow Wiki - the best source on Moscow
Posted on Nov 18, 2008, 07:50:44 by krolick
- Moscow best yelllow pages: Moscow hotels, Moscow restaurants, Moscow nightclubs, Moscow everything where to go out, how to find a job, where to rent a car................ the source is editable like wikipedia check out to be hip to
 
Hostels in Moscow
Posted on Jun 5, 2008, 11:11:12 by cheaptraveller
Does anybody has experience on Moscow hostels? I'm looking for good & cheap one. Moscow hostels are great! The reason for that is there haven't many or any hostels around before the end of the cold war, so all those hostels you ...
 
Russian Vacations
Posted on Dec 22, 2008, 20:03:57 by sshirokov
... you to the list! With pleasure starlagurl. While I am on it, let me give couple insights about Russian travel: Avoid hotel "Izmaylovo" in Moscow by all means. You will pay the rate of 4-star hotel and have only actual "star" to ...
 
Trans Siberian Railway
Posted on Apr 21, 2006, 10:46:26 by robjstaples
... and they took care of that ticket which was probably the hardest one to get hold of. Despite all the official advice about getting a Russian tourist visa and having an itinerary and blah, blah, blah, if you have the time to take the chance, I travelled on ...
 
Hostels in Moscow
Posted on Apr 27, 2008, 04:18:28 by moshereicome
... , but I know there are a bunch of small hostels, some good, some bad. You can try Godzillas, Comrade, Home Hostel, Sweet Moscow. There's also a small hotel Suharevka Hotel. There are also a bunch of web sites which act as guides to Moscow, but most ...
 
Krasnoyarsk.Siberia.
Posted on Nov 24, 2009, 23:35:15 by rusiberia
... the end of the 19th century Krasnoyarsk had several manufacturing facilities, railroad workshops and an engine-house. In the Russian Empire, Krasnoyarsk was one of the places to which political exiles were banished. For example, eight Decembrists were ...
 
Have you ever been in Moskow?
Posted on Nov 16, 2009, 11:20:16 by semi-backpacker
... . I would recommend taking the train to St. Petersburg...it's soooooooo pretty. And so much to see and do. In Moscow, my favorite restaurant was a buffet located in red square...I don't remember the name, but the food was delicious and because of ...
 
Hostels in Moscow
Posted on Sep 29, 2008, 09:09:12 by hotelaudit
Does anybody has experience on Moscow hostels? I'm looking for good & cheap one. My favorite online reservation system is HRS DOT COM and HOTEL DOT INFO I'm sure you can find a lots of quality hotels in Moscow.
 
Travel to Russia
Posted on May 27, 2008, 06:55:28 by itgears
I'm planning a trip to Russia (St Petersburg/Moscow) next year July 2008. Anybody interested in joining in on an organised tour ? Hi! I could advice you a good rental company in Moscow, if you wish..
 
Trans-Siberian in Winter?
Posted on Mar 28, 2007, 19:51:20 by peacefrog
... post in the dodgy stories thread, I think it was eddakath in a transsib full of soldiers going to war in Chechnia) Went Moscow-Irkutsk-Ulan Bataar - Beijing this summer. For what I have seen, the temperature is regulated in the wagons, they have a water ...
 
Trans Siberian Railway
Posted on Apr 4, 2006, 11:37:29 by David
Can anyone who's does the trip from Moscow to Beijing (or similar) tell me the best way to book it? There seems to be lots of different agencies, offerring different packages and a massive price range. Or can you just turn up at the station in ...
 
Trans Siberian Railway
Posted on Mar 31, 2006, 20:02:20 by Mark
... in winter and summer, respectively. From Beijing to Irkutsk and on to Moscow it was just two of us, though the overnight train from Moscow to St. Pete was fully booked both times. Two People in Kupe is pretty decent, you can take a 'spit' shower ...
 
Trans Siberian Railway
Posted on Mar 5, 2006, 06:59:09 by Les
Can anyone who's does the trip from Moscow to Beijing (or similar) tell me the best way to book it? There seems to be lots of different agencies, offerring different packages and a massive price range. Or can you just turn up at the station in ...
 
Trans Siberian Railway
Posted on Feb 3, 2006, 05:58:16 by djg303
Can anyone who's does the trip from Moscow to Beijing (or similar) tell me the best way to book it? There seems to be lots of different agencies, offerring different packages and a massive price range. Or can you just turn up at the station in Moscow ...
 
TransSiberian Railway - September 2008
Posted on Apr 20, 2008, 22:04:06 by bougainville
... ready to compromise on details when necessary & rather experienced with Asian backpacking... also speak some decent basic Russian which's always helpful, I guess. For more details regarding the budget, etc plz contact me at damian30a@hotmail.com Cheers ...
 
Russia Tours
Posted on May 8, 2006, 03:53:11 by Smiley
... question is not understandable. Russia is very large country. What region would you like to visit? Europe (Moscow, Tver, Vladimir)? Russian European North (St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk, Murmansk)? South Western Siberia? Eastern Siberia? Kamchatka? Steppes ...
 
Have you ever been in Moskow?
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 18:23:39 by wisconsin_fan81
We are planning another Europe trip soon, and I was looking at some hotels in St. Petersburg. Tell me how Moscow was when you get back!
 
Hostels in Moscow
Posted on Sep 22, 2009, 08:21:20 by konovay
I think it is better to stay at some apartment - it will be cheper. Hotels are quite expensive in Moscow - minimal 150 $ per night - 3 stars.
 
Trans- Siberian
Posted on Apr 2, 2009, 12:20:50 by starlagurl
... can take a train from Lhasa to Beijing, but then I THINK you'd have to get on another train to go from Beijing to Moscow. I'm assuming that yes, you can book these all online, but you'd have to go to each train company's website and book ...
 
Trans- Siberian
Posted on Apr 2, 2009, 11:18:23 by globetrotter82
... so travelling in india shouldnt be a problem and go to Chengdu via train from Lhasa Then make my way on to Bejing - Mongolia- Moscow in the Trans siberian express One problem , Is it possible to get tickets at the Train station or do we have go through ...
 
Russian Vacations
Posted on Dec 23, 2008, 17:19:16 by sshirokov
Fourth, if you travel outside of Moscow or St Pete, the first thing to do is to find a friendly local (not that hard), who will show you the best places and make sure that no one will rip you off. The best locals to look for are students who ...
 
Russian Vacations
Posted on Dec 23, 2008, 10:54:53 by starlagurl
Fourth, if you travel outside of Moscow or St Pete, the first thing to do is to find a friendly local (not that hard), who will show you the best places and make sure that no one will rip you off. The best locals to look for are students who study ...
 
Trans-Siberian in Winter?
Posted on Sep 8, 2008, 21:54:52 by stemar
... Guys, I'm taking the vodkatrain tour in December, going Beijing - St. Pete's. Actually works out that I'm in Moscow for NYE. Apart from skiing holidays, I've never really travelled in winter, any idea's or advice anyone could give ...
 
All about Russia
Posted on Aug 15, 2008, 06:44:34 by mike_tokarev
Hi all! If you have questions concerning travel to Moscow, please mail to miketokarev@yandex.ru . I will try to answer all your questions, and also to dispel all myths about Russia. I hope that the information which I will give to you will help you ...
 
Trans-Siberian in Winter?
Posted on Jun 8, 2008, 22:50:09 by sleep_kills
For buying the ticket, just do it there! I got my ticket in Moscow through my hostel, easy and cheaper than with tours or online travel agents. I did not try to go at the train station and buy it myself, but you can always try and then have the ...