I just returned from St. Petersburg. The city is changing and my experiences were quite different then tourists 2 years ago. I used a guide recommended by a message from Marc David Miller and one other writer, named Olga. I would highly recommend her. She was very very good. Her email is [email protected]

A have a question about Olga: does she answer e-mails? She answered my e-mail once to tell me that our guide can be arranged, and I asked her for a phone number where I can call her to work out the details - never heard from her since. I am not sure whether to consider her booked or look for someone else (although I understand she is excellent). Marc or Kam, please comment.<BR><BR>Thanks a lot!<BR><BR>Olga (not Stepanova)

Olga, I would call. If you write me privately I will give you Olga Stepanova's number (I am not sure your address is valid).

I used Olga's services in late May and found her to be responsive in advance of the trip. I have communicated with her since I returned and I know that she is pretty busy right now, but does attempt to return messages.<BR><BR>Olga, I would stick with it. She is a great guide and a very nice personality.

Thanks!<BR>I got in touch with Olga and we are looking forward to meeting her.<BR><BR>Olga