500 year old Oak tree in Guryevsk, Kaliningrad
Finding a 500-year-old Oak tree in the small town of Guryevsk, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia. Finding an old Oak tree in a small Russian town was…
Povaroshka best Russian food in Kaliningrad
Home cooked meals at Povaroshka in Kaliningrad. Povaroshka in Kaliningrad is an excellent choice if you are looking for good home cooked food. They have…
Konigsbacker Coffee shop in Svetlogorsk a must visit
Wonderful pastries at Konigsbacker Coffee shop. Friends recommended Konigsbacker Coffee shop to us when we arrived in Russia. They sell delicious pastries and great coffee.…
Using the public transport bus in Kaliningrad
Public transport – buses – in Kaliningrad. Unless you have your own vehicle in Kaliningrad, you have to rely on public transport. Buses have designated…
Train service from Kaliningrad to Svetlogorsk
How to travel by train from Kaliningrad to Svetlogorsk? There is a direct train service operating between Kaliningrad and Svetlogorsk. It leaves from the main…
Youth Recreation Park in Kaliningrad, Russia
A lovely park for adults and children. I revisited the Youth Recreation Park during out last visit to Kaliningrad and it did not disappoint. The…
Selyodka is a very popular Fish in Russia
Selyodka a very popular Russian Fish. Selyodka, where do I begin to describe this delicious fish? There is not a shortage of fish in the…
Water transport from the Baltiysk to the Vistula Spit
Water transport options from the Baltiysk to the Vistula Spit. Transport options to the Vistula spit is limited to water transport only. When visiting the…
How to open a bank account in Russia.
Opening a bank account in Russia as a foreigner. Before we travelled to Russia, I inquired about the possibility to open a bank account in…
Lighthouse in Kaliningrad Fishing Village
The Tower Lighthouse in the Fishing Village of Kaliningrad. One of the most recognizable buildings in the Fishing Village of Kaliningrad, is the Lighthouse. It…
Bears in the Kaliningrad Zoo
Bears in the Kaliningrad Zoo. Andrey and I were really tired but we wanted to see the bears before we left the zoo. I love…
Honey Bridge in Kaliningrad Attraction – Russia
Honey Bridge in Kaliningrad History. Honey Bridge in Kaliningrad is one of the oldest bridges in the city. It is also only one of only…
Yantarny – City of Amber in the Kaliningrad Province
Yantarny has become a sought-after resort. Yantarny is a beautiful resort at the Baltic Sea with long stretches of white sandy beaches. The name “Yantarny”…
Russian Visa Registration Process and Procedure
Registering your Russian and why it is important. Not many people are aware that your Russian visa should be registered when in a city for…
Pioneer Pond in Kaliningrad
A visit to the Pioneer Pond or Hammerteich in Kaliningrad. Yesterday we decided to visit the Pioneer Pond or Hammerteich in Kaliningrad. Andrey received a…