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RE: Dog Sledding in Russia

by nordictravel 26 March 2012

Day trips and multi day dog sledding tours are possible in Karelia. Short trips are also offered In Kostroma, near Tver, Chelyabinsk and…
RE: 12 Days in Russia (May)

by chimck 25 March 2012

Some updates. I realised that by the time I reach Karelia, I will be too late for seal watching and will be too early for Kizhi island.…
RE: 12 Days in Russia (May)

by everbrite 20 March 2012

You can make a circuit by taking the train from Moscow to Petersburg to Petrozavodsk and then directly back to Moscow. With 12 days…
RE: 12 Days in Russia (May)

by jaoto 18 March 2012

If you went to see for instance Elbrus, voilence would prbably not be a problem. On the other hand, May is still snow season so unless…
RE: 12 Days in Russia (May)

by everbrite 17 March 2012

Lake Lagoda is lovely in sections but hiking in the area is not recommended unless you are with a guide as trails are unmarked. I have…
RE: Wildlife near St Petersburg

by everbrite 24 February 2012

>Is there any interesting wildlife that can be seen near St Petersburg? Is there any interesting wildlife that can be seen near London?…
Two truths and a lie

by Kape 06 February 2012

You guess, and then post your own: 1. I'm the third in line to the Throne of Karelia and Savonia. 2. I have an intimate relationship…
Independent travel to the Yamal Peninsula

by EddyV 22 October 2011

Check out this link for up to date information on [independent travel to the Yamal Peninsula|http://www.offtheunbeatentrack.com/russia/yama…
Re: Thank you Ruth. Request for suggestion for my dilemma

by aksioma_tg 29 June 2011

I'll swell the chorus by advising you to visit Karelia. It is really awesome, especcialy during the summer. The white nights when the…
Re: Thank you Ruth. Request for suggestion for my dilemma

by krussia 28 June 2011

There are three good options that I see if you want to stay in the western bit of Russia (although, like Ruth, I think Baikal is amazing…
RE: Thank you Ruth. Request for suggestion for my dilemma

by everbrite 27 June 2011

It simply shouldn't take you all that long to learn Cyrillic and once you do, you will find things much easier. Most people learn the…
RE: Thank you Ruth. Request for suggestion for my dilemma

by everbrite 27 June 2011

1. It seems unlikely that you can get a Schengen visa in Russa since you aren't a resident there and since Schengen visas are difficult…
RE: What is left to see and experience in two unexpected extra weeks ?

by EddyV 23 June 2011

Neither Murmansk nor Arkhangelsk cities are very interesting, it's the areas around them that are worth visiting in my opinion. There…
RE: What is left to see and experience in two unexpected extra weeks ?

by EddyV 23 June 2011

Little villages, secluded monasteries, nature, art, etc - The whole of Arkhangelskaya Oblast and Karelia are great for this. There are…
Re: Karelia and Kola

by oncebrewed 04 June 2011

Hi, I'm going to the Arctic circle area of Kola in the first week of August and have just started to research this trip. It would be…
RE: Karelia and Kola

by saracho 14 May 2011

Thank you very much everybody for your information. And sorry for the late answer. Finally we are going to Karelia and Kola on June 11th…
RE: Travelling as a single female with indian male

by partage 06 May 2011

Staring is very common in India , and not just for women or foreignors. A mixed couple travelling and exploring places together never…
Re: Travelling as a single female with indian male

by partage 06 May 2011

Hi Karelia ! It's a very interesting subject and also an important one. I am an Indian in India and several times I have had the exper…
Re: Travelling as a single female with indian male

by eversmile 06 May 2011

Hi Karelia In the street it should never be a problem. For the lodging, it depends what you intend to do. Do you intend to take two room…
Travelling as a single female with indian male

by karelia 06 May 2011

I am contemplating a trip to India to visit a male Indian friend who I am not romantically involved with but have been good friends with…
Re: Mainly Murmansk oblast summer 2011

by iexela 24 April 2011

As for hiking and camping - for me Karelia is the best place in Russia (or at least at the European part of it). If I make itinerary for…
Re: Karelia and Kola

by antonio_b 09 April 2011

I disagree partially about summer road conditions in Kola. The main road from Murmansk south to Karelia is very nice. Secondary roads…
Re: Karelia and Kola

by kirill_rus 26 March 2011

Don't rent a car, the road condition and infrastructure as not so good as in Europe, especially in the region you are going to visit.…
RE: Karelia and Kola

by everbrite 23 March 2011

I would NOT recommend driving in Russia. If your goal is Lovozero, I would take the train to Murmansk and then arrange transport from…
Karelia and Kola

by saracho 22 March 2011

Hello! We are two spanish traveller that we are considerer to go to Russia next june. We would like to land in San Petersburg and then…