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• 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

• Nature Destinations: Paddling Down the Oredezh River

  Truth be told, paddleboarding is a new thing for me. It’s not that I don’t like water (quite the contrary), I just never liked to plan my adventures well in advance, which is essential for serious paddling trips. So, until recently, all I could do was envy my more organized friends and stick to hiking. A lot changed for me with the growing popularity of paddle boards, or SUP boards, as they are commonly known in Russia. These are easy to move around and set up, making them great for easy one-day trips – and one of such routes is on the Oredezh river.

  02.08.2024

• A Guide to Winter Trips from St. Petersburg

  Having reached the long winter holidays, you are expected to pick, just like a festive outfit, one of the personalities: a couch potato or a go-getter. We totally feel both of them, but in case you find yourself on the active side of this choice, take a look at our digest of travel destinations to explore during your vacation.

  20.12.2022

• Exploring St. Petersburg: Nature Destinations

  With the end of June comes the time to enjoy the rare warmth and (hopefully) good weather in St. Petersburg. For a nature lover like myself, this means just one thing: leaving the city at every opportunity and escaping from the hectic urban tempo in the surrounding Leningrad Oblast. And here’s some advice on how to do that.

  28.06.2022