I felt a little nervous about my arrival in Moscow. The last time I was here, in 2011, it had […]
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Days 7 and 8: Moscow’s 872nd Birthday Party
If you’re following my Instagram account (phileasfiona) you’ll know that, so far, I update it daily with what I’ve been […]
Day 9: Going Underground! Exploring Moscow by Metro
Most city tours focus on what’s above ground – the buildings, the monuments, the parks – but one of the […]
Day 9: To birch or not to birch? Having a bath Russian style
Moscow is an amazing experience and there is so much I want to write about – the city, the sights, […]
Day 8: Around the World in 80 Cakes #2 Hotel Metropol, Moscow
Despite “having the constitution of an ox”, according to a so-called friend, I was defeated by the afternoon tea served […]
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