One of the first things I do when I’m planning a trip is to research the entry requirements for the destination. The procedure to obtain an entry visa can factor into my decision so I want to know what’s involved before I book the trip. For Canadians, the first place to go would be the government Travel Advice and Advisories and then to the website for the destination’s embassy in Canada. Continue reading “The Entry Visa Experience”
Tag: Russia
Scandinavia and Russia by Train
Trafalgar Tours’ Contrasts of Scandinavia and Russia – May/June 2010
This tour is no longer offered by Trafalgar but follows very closely to the current Capitals of the North tour. The major difference is that Contrasts of Scandinavia took the train between the cities whereas the Capitals of the North goes by bus. I notice many of the hotels are the same. Continue reading “Scandinavia and Russia by Train”
Travel Shorts: Saint Petersburg, Russia
While I’m working on getting my travel pages up, I thought I’d tease with a few humorous anecdotes from my travels.
Today is Saint Petersburg, Russia.
I visited Saint Petersburg in June, 2010, having just missed all the craziness that resulted from the eruption of Bob, the Icelandic volcano. The train tour ran from Copenhagen to Moscow via Stockholm, Helsinki and Saint Petersburg. Continue reading “Travel Shorts: Saint Petersburg, Russia”