Moscow Travel Articles

Moscow’s Kiosk Economy – Russia, Europe

Ann Simon grew fascinated with Moscow's numerous kiosks that sell everything from shoelaces to shashlik. Whatever you need is right there on the street corner.

Izmailova: World Class Craft Fair – Moscow, Russia, Europe

Ann Simon is dazzled by what she sees at the shoppers' jackpot of Izmailova in Moscow, Russia.

Trans-Mongolian Express – Cairo to Beijing

Kuan Sng recounts his experience getting that rare transit visa in hand, his two full days in Moscow (reflected as one calendar day on his application), and the weeklong train journey (a tri-monthly c

Anatomy of a Bribe – Moscow, Russia

Pegged as a narcotics dealer, Antonio Sanchez buys his way to freedom in Russia.

To Russia With Curiosity Part 3: Moscow: More than just a Capital – Moscow, Russia

Sylvia Seschel goes to the city that was the heart and soul of communism behind the Iron Curtain.

The Thermal Trip #3: The Trans-Siberia Journey – Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia

Melanie found six days of nothing to do on the train except watch the world go past is a luxury she would recommend to everyone.

Worldwide with Wee-Cheng #53: Police Racism in Russia: A New Age Buddhist Preaches the Bible to a Corrupt Policeman in Red Squar

Such a beautiful day to return to Moscow was nothing to prepare Wee-Cheng for a nasty yet amusing inciden

Worldwide with Wee-Cheng #53: Police Racism in Russia: A New Age Buddhist Preaches the Bible to a Corrupt Policeman in Red Squar

Such a beautiful day to return to Moscow was nothing to prepare Wee-Cheng for a nasty yet amusing inciden

Worldwide with Wee-Cheng #51: Moscow: Three Nights on a Bus Looking for Lenin\’s Corpse – Moscow, Russia

A three-night bus journey from London to Russia moves across the past, present and future of Europe.

The Trans-Siberian Railroad from Beijing to Moscow – Russia

Undertaken in the right spirit of travel, the Trans-Siberian will be your greatest journey yet, according to Matthew Gill.