It Took 6 Attempts to Get This Country to Let Me Visit
All travelers, even professional ones (ahem, Fodor’s Editors) experience the woes of plans gone awry. In our new column, Travel Fails, we’re highlighting stories where everything went wrong.
Russia
This Is Going to Sound Crazy, But Russia Is Full of Honeymoon Potential*
The world’s largest country is shockingly romantic.
7 Ways to Explore Russia on a Viking River Cruise
Reach for the tsars!
12 Things to Know About Abkhazia, the Renegade Republic of the Caucasus
Yes, you can (and should!) go to this land in limbo.
The 7 Most Mysterious Places in St. Petersburg, Russia
It might not always be what it seems in the stunning city of St. Petersburg.
Tracing the Last Russian Imperial Family as They Marched Toward Execution
Where to find the ghosts of Romanovs past.
10 Strange Can’t-Miss Sights to See in St. Petersburg
Sneak out of your group tour for these top 10 obscure sights in St. Petersburg.
14 Behemoth Soviet-Era Monuments That Will Astound and Perplex You
In the former Soviet Union, these powerful monuments have not yet been forgotten.
15 Places Around the World to See Gorgeous Fall Foliage
This fall, behold the parade of colors that eases the transition into winter.
Moscovite Artist Creates Intricate Sketches on Dirty Cars and Trucks
Using his fingers and paintbrushes, artist Nikita Golubev has been creating works of art on the dirt- and dust-covered vehicles of Moscow.