Russia

End of an era the old Moscow circus

The Moscow Nikulin circus brought gasps of “oohs” and “ah’s” from me and my friends. It must have been a sight to see four grown men with smiles from ear to ear clapping…
Ian Yacobucci

Travel Photo| St. Basil's Moscow, Russia

Tetris: I know what you're thinking, "Tetris".  In reality, one of Moscow's most famous and recognizable cathedrals is a monument to the religious devotion of the Russian Orthodox. This…
Ian Yacobucci

Travel Photo| Red square selfie Moscow, Russia

Smile for the camera: This sight is a familiar one for those who frequent the Red Square.  Everyone poses for a pic when visiting the centre of Moscow.  I think she's facing the…
Ian Yacobucci

How to get from Russia to Kazakhstan traveling the Trans-Siberian

  If you’re traveling on the Trans-Siberian, the easiest way to get from Russia to Kazakhstan is to take the bus from Omsk to Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital city. It…
Ian Yacobucci

Stopping on the Trans-Siberian to spend the day in Irkutsk

Read about my experience stopping in Irkutsk while traveling the Trans-Siberian from Beijing to Moscow. I arrived in Irkutsk early morning after a two evening journey by train…
Ian Yacobucci