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• Scenic Fall Spots in and Around St. Petersburg

  Though St. Petersburg’s already got the look, there are a few locations in the city and outside it that shine even brighter in fall colors and will hands-down make your social media feed a real killer. Get your camera ready – and yourself camera-ready!

  11.10.2024

• Nature Destinations: Things to Do in Early Autumn

  Summer’s almost gone, but there’s something to look forward to – and that’s early autumn. Many believe it to be the best time to be in St. Petersburg, and for a nature lover like me, this is also the perfect season for making fond memories and truly enjoying the local countryside. Still, there’s one downside: with the end of the holiday season and the beginning of the new academic year, there’s so much to do in the city that it’s easy to miss out on the many cool things you can do outside of it.  Here’s a list of activities for you to consider – and plan ahead, so you can truly make the most of the gorgeous few weeks to come!

  27.08.2024

• Our Team’s Wake-Up Playlist

  Rise and shine! Even though the days are now as short as they can get and the sun is a rare visitor in town, we’re still up and about. What’s the secret? Why, it’s our pep-up playlist, of course! Add it to your morning routine and you’ll be on your feet in no time.

  24.11.2023

• Songs That Keep Us Warm

  Today, we’re sharing our secret weapons in the imminent battle with the cold: the songs that warm our souls during the long fall and winter months. Let them offer you a warm hug, especially if you’ve been craving something to lift your spirits!

  27.10.2023

• The Experiment: Testing Internet’s Top Advice for Beating the Fall Blues

  In this story, I’m saying no to any weather- or season-related sadness with a mixture of tips found in a quick googling session. Do they really work? Find out with me as I brave cold showers and snuggle in wool sweaters. 

  24.10.2023

• Everything You Need to Know to Survive Autumn

  The changing of the seasons can be hard, but you'll surely handle it if you follow our team's advice.

  23.10.2023

• DIY Herbarium or How to Make Summer Last

  The last weeks of relatively warm and dry weather that we’re probably going to enjoy this year are also a perfect chance to assemble a herbarium (a collection of dried plant specimens) that will brighten up the upcoming dark winter days. Here’s how to start.  

  25.09.2023

• What To Do With All the Pumpkins

  The struggle of carrying this enormous vegetable home and then peeling it is well worth it! Pumpkins are versatile, delicious, and filled with vitamins. Here are some ways to make the best of them, while fall – aka pumpkin season – is here.

  24.10.2022

• Apple Feast: Traditional Russian Treats to Try This Fall

  If the apple season left you with too many apples and you’ve already succeeded in reducing all your visits to the doctor, here are some Russian-style recipes that will have you feeling this fall season.

  20.09.2021

• Your Fall 2021 Guide to Life in St. Petersburg

  Fall is here! And although it brings unrelenting rain and bone-chilling wind, it also comes with a slew of upsides, too! Few sights in St. Petersburg can outshine the charm of its auburn-and-yellow parks – or the honey-golden hue of its early sunsets. And there’s so much to explore, both indoors and outdoors. Here are our top choices:

  14.09.2021