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• City of Superlatives: Largest Sites in St. Petersburg

  Welcome to the next installment of our series where we explore St. Petersburg through its extremes. We’ve finally made it to the episode about the city’s most prominent, hard-to-miss landmarks, so get ready to be impressed! 

  22.08.2025

• Field Report: St. Petersburg’s New Open-Air Swimming Pool

  In the summer, when most indoor swimming pools close to prepare for the new season and figuring out the logistics of swimming outside can be complicated; so, where do you go when you’re craving a swim? Great news: there is now an Olympic-size open-air swimming pool just a short metro trip away from the city center. We went to explore this new attraction and are happy to report back in this article.

  01.08.2025

• Discovery of the Month: Long Walks, Saving Tips, and More

  As temperatures steadily rise, some of us take to travelling, some go exploring, and some – slow down. What brings us together are the discoveries we make along the way and share in this monthly article. Enjoy!

  25.07.2025

• St. Petersburg’s Architectural Gems: Russian Revival

  Hardly a day goes by without the Northern Capital being praised for its European charm or compared to grand cities like Paris, Rome, or Prague. But among this resemblance, there is something that reveals a distinctly Russian identity. In this story, we’ll explore the gems of an architectural style rooted in authenticity.

  18.07.2025

• Unexplored St. Petersburg: Children's Railway

  Would you voluntarily hop on a train driven by a teenager? We did – and loved it! Read more about our trip to the Children's Railway, and why you should include this activity in your summer to-do list, too.

  11.07.2025

• 7 Advantages of Summer in St. Petersburg

  We know: sometimes, you look out the window at the St. Petersburg version of summer and ask yourself, “Where is the warmth and sunshine I was promised on the tin?” Yes, the weather forecast isn’t something we can always rely on, but there are at least seven solid reasons to love summer in our Northern Capital. Let’s go through them down below. 

  04.07.2025

• Discovery of the Month: Teen-Ruled Railway, Traveling Redeemed, and More

  It’s summer and there’s no time to waste – this month, we’ve been crossing off to-dos left and right, venturing out of our comfort zones, and spotting wonders in the most unusual places. Read on to get inspired!

  27.06.2025

• The 9 Towns of St. Petersburg

  Being a city of many layers, St. Petersburg includes nine suburban towns that make excellent weekend getaways. Each with their own character and must-see attractions – but all equally worth visiting. Here’s why.

  24.06.2025

• A Day in St. Petersburg for 500 Rubles: Ideas for Active Leisure

  What can you buy for 500 rubles ($6.4 or €5.6) in Russia? Some might rightfully say “not much” – maybe some groceries or a simple homemade meal. In this article, we’ll flip this idea and show you how this sum can pay for a day full of new experiences. 

  23.06.2025

• City of Superlatives: Quietest Spots in St. Petersburg

  As we continue exploring our city through extremes in the dedicated series, we decided to turn to something unexpected: St. Pete’s quietest places. Where do you go when you need some calm among life’s many storms? Read on to add some pins to your map.

  13.06.2025