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Travel Guide To Moscow

Everybody knows exactly where Russia is. With Moscow as its capital, this country has become an even much more amazing place to go to. There are countless journeys you can accomplish with your relatives and buddies here. You'll find well-known attractions from all perspectives of the area. The moment you're in Moscow you can connect with history by visiting in its a lot of wonderful sights such as the Kremlin and the Red Square. Some other famous infrastructures which are around the city of Moscow include St. Basil's Cathedral, The Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Novodevichy Convent, Bolshoy Theatre, and the State Tretyakov Studio.

Just what creates Moscow a fantastic and surprising place to see is that it is also showered with several educational and methodical establishments as well as a bevy of sports features. In relation to dining and drinking, this place gets the best dinning establishments and the most memorable Russian delicacies. As being a major town has its positive aspects for the reason that food choices here are varied. From Chinese to French cuisines, Moscow has almost all the kind of food that can gratify any traveler's palette. Aside from awesome dining establishments, it also has top class accommodations that can provide you with the most effective and most comforting amenities and services.

Climate: Moscow has a humid continental climate. It has warm and humid summers and long cold winters. June, July, and August are the warm months. Snow starts to cover this amazing city on November and starts to melt in March. Whatever the weather is in Moscow you will still enjoy its wonders and beauty.

Transportation: Getting to Moscow or going around it is no big deal. The moment you arrive in the airport you can choose from a variety of cars in the facility. There are standard, business, and VIP vehicles. You can even choose to ride in the minibus for an even more socialized journey to the wonderful city. You can also avail of tour packages that offer you transfer within Moscow. Whether you tour the city by train or by car, you will surely have a great time enjoying the sites and the people of Moscow.

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Moscow Travel Guide

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Visa to Russia with invitation letter. How to process in Dubai?

I am filipino working in Dubai wants to visit Moscow, Russia. MY russian friend invites me to visit Moscow next year. He will just send me an invitation letter then ill be the one to process the visa in Russia Embassy in Dubai. I just want to know what are the steps of visa processing with invitation letter? I think the processing is diffferent if u have travel agency or Hotels in there... Pls guide me... I want to know also what are the pros and cons of visiting Moscow especially that im a stranger of that place though i have russian friend there who will sponsor me. Do the immigration officer asks how much money i have in the bank? Please help me... Are locals very nice to foreign people?

Required docs:
Your original passport with at least 2 blank visa-designated pages (passport must be valid for at least 6 months after intended departure date from Russia).
Two copies of Russian visa application form, completed and signed.
ONE passport-size photo signed on the back.
Visa entitlement certificate (IZVESHENIYE) from the local OVIR in Russia. Your host must obtain this certificate for you and send the original certificate to you. Your host will need to know:
Your Full Name;
Address;
Nationality;
Passport Number and Date of Birth;
Your Date of Arrival/Departure in Russia.
(The cost of OVIR application is about USD35. Allow 4-6 weeks for OVIR's approval).
http://www.visatorussia.com/russianvisa.nsf/visa_requirements.html

It's always a pro to visit a foreign country and to learn about a different culture. Con may only be that you will freeze depending on the time you want to visit Russia. I don't think that the Immigration officer will ask anything about your financial situation because the invitation letter has to contain that your friennd will take of all costs regarding you which may appear.

I don't know how Russians act in Russia forwards foreigners, but you have Russian friends, I have Russian friends - what should go wrong? As a Philippina you are a stranger in Dubai also, right?

Take care end enjoy your trip.

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Odessa Travel Guide

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Beaches of Odessa Ukraine. Odessa Travel Guide

Odessa's beach, which actually is made up of several beaches running some 40 km or more, possesses a sea wall and small-scale eating and drinking establishments. Below please find a mini guide to main beaches of Odessa:

 

Arkadia (or Arcadia) Beach

 

Arcadia (Arkadia) is not central located beach (about a 15 minute ride from the center). It’s the largest, the most developed and the most expensive beach of Odessa. The main entrance is clearly labeled by two pillars holding an Arkadia sign. Behind the sign is a long, shaded boulevard which boasts dozens of entertainment options. Along this path, you will also notice dozens of cafes, restaurants and kiosks. After about a 200 meter walk you’ll see a nightclub “Ibiza” which sits slights before the entrance to the beach. From here you can choose to either go downstairs onto the main Arkadia (Arcadia) beach or take a left or a right and choose numerous surrounding stretches of sand that all fall within Arkadia's premises. Night clubs “Itaka", “Akapulko", “Assol", “Pago" and “Stereo" are located in Arcadia (Arkadia).

 

 Otrada Beach

 

Steep walk downhill is required to access most of Odessa beaches. However, this is not the case with Otrada Beach which is known by constructed cable cars. You may take one of these cable cars down to the water. Enjoy the beautiful view of coast from atop of the ride. Otrada Beach consists of numerous small beaches - almost all of which are fully equipped with bars, waiter service, changing rooms, showers, kid play rooms and various other facilities. Some of the more popular beaches / night clubs here are Riviera and Treasure Island. Here you can also try out Wind Surfing or Jet Skiing.

 

Lanzeron Beach.

 

Lanzheron is central located Odessa beach (about a 15 minute walk from Deribasovskaya Street) and the most preferred by tourists. Located next to Park Schevchenko, one can enjoy the greenery of the park and take a dip in the warm Black Sea at the same time. Lanzheron Beach stretches over many different beaches, each with its own unique Odessa flavor. Some are fully equipped while others were left alone in their natural state. There are even numerous water slides available for your entertainment along the water, just in case you get bored while in Odessa. If you get bored, you can visit a large newly built Dolphinarium which will also allow you to either watch a show or swim with the dolphins. Other popular entertainment options include Jet Ski Rentals, speed boat rides and various other water related activities.

 

Delphin (or Dolphin) Beach

 

Delphin (Dolphin) Beach is located just further south of Lanzheron and Otrada beaches. Few minute walk down the steep stairs brings to all of Delphin (Dolphin) beach. The sand quality on this beach is one of the better ones in Odessa. Overall clean quality beach and relatively great service make this a recommended summer visit on a hot summer day while in Odessa Ukraine.

 

Luzanovka Beach.

 

Luzanovka is not central located beach (about a 15 minute ride from the city center). Few years ago it was one of the backward beaches of Odessa. Today it makes competition to Arkadia (or Arcadia) Beach. Night Clubs “Nirvana”, “Vzmorye”, “Gofstream” and beach club “Malibu” are located here. Here you can try out Wind Surfing, diving or Jet Skiing.

 

Fountain Beach (Bolshoy Fontan or Chaika).

 

This Odessa beach, which is located just south of Arkadia (Arcadia) is a standard beach offering various facilities, and small cafes alongside. Most beaches offer surprisingly good food options along with full bar servings.

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St Petersburg Travel Guide

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Budget Travel to St. Petersburg, Russia

Do some pre-arrival planning - There is a wealth of information available online about St. Petersburg and the wonderful attractions the city has to offer. Not only can you choose a hotel and sites you want to see, you can read additional information about St. Petersburg and the history of the city to enrich your experience. You can even do some shopping in advance to buy some of the best souvenirs. Not only can this save valuable time, but can save space in your bags and save money as you won't have to bargain for souvenirs in the city. A great resource for tours, excursions, and online souvenirs is TJ Travel. All this research in advance will give you an idea of the prices in St. Petersburg and allows you the chance to shop in advance for the best prices for hotels, tours, and souvenirs.

Bigger is not always better – This is particularly true of where you will stay in St. Petersburg. Budget travelers will be particularly interested in the smaller boutique hotels in St. Petersburg that offer exceptional value at a price that will keep you on a reasonable budget. Hotel prices can be very high in both Moscow and St. Petersburg and the boutique hotels can surprise with their personal service and attention to guest needs. An example of a boutique hotel in the center of St. Petersburg that offers exceptional value is Hotel Vera.

Take a boy scout approach and be prepared - As a budget traveler the last thing you want is to be unprepared. For example, buy water in advance of an excursion or tour in the city so you don't have to buy it during your tour. Usually the price is much higher when you are at a popular tourist destination. Ask questions to your guide or hotel reception about the best value restaurants in the city. Again, use the Internet to find restaurants, museums, and attractions that are within walking distance. Rather than buying a guide book, you can simply print the most useful information from the Internet and bring a map with you. The official St. Petersburg Government website can offer useful information for tourists.

Avoid unnecessary expenses - Often you can walk to a restaurant or café that is near your hotel and avoid costly taxi rides. An official taxi in St. Petersburg can be very expensive. If you are arriving by plane, have your hotel arrange a taxi to greet you at the airport. Exchanging money can also be another expense you can minimize. For example, the most expensive place to exchange money is in the airport. In addition, you should always have your passport and VISA with you at all times, or at least a color copy. The police can fine you for not having any documentation and with some advance planning this expense can be avoided. Russian law dictates that all persons have identification (in the case of tourists, Passport and VISA) with them and the police have the right to check your documents at any time and for any reason. Although this is not such a common occurrence, it is better to avoid such unnecessary problems.

Ask a local – Don't be afraid to ask people around the city for help, advice, and recommendations. "When in Rome, do as the Roman's do" and this also applies to St. Petersburg. The locals can tell you about the best sites, hidden budget restaurants, discounts, specials, and tips to save you money. Many people in cosmopolitan St. Petersburg speak English and are ready to help make your experience in St. Petersburg unforgettable while still being budget conscious.

Business lunch – Most restaurants offers special prices in the day and it is the most cost effective way to eat out while keeping on a budget. For example, on Nevsky Prospekt tourists can find a myriad of restaurants for tourists and most offer business lunch specials.

Take advantage of airline specials – Some airlines offer last minute discount flights and this can also include flights to St. Petersburg. Lufthansa, KLM, and British Airways are among the many International airlines offering flights to St. Petersburg. Check their websites to see if they are offering any special discounts on travel to St. Petersburg and plan your trip around these times.

Arrive at the beginning or end of the tourist season – From the middle of May until the end of August is the peak Season for tourists arriving to St. Petersburg. Planning your travel just before or after these dates can bring significant cost savings on airline tickets and hotel prices to make your trip more budget friendly.

 

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