Why is Everything White in Suzdal Russia?The Suzdal-Vladimir PrincipalityOne of many white monuments in Suzdal RussiaThe first thing you’ll notice about the historic buildings and monuments in Suzdal Russia is that most of them are white. In fact, when you hear people say that Suzdal is on the UNESCO World Heritage…
The Best Way to Enjoy Lake Baikal in Siberia, RussiaWhen you look at a map of Russia, Lake Baikal in Siberia is hard to miss. By volume, it’s the largest freshwater lake in the world, and also the world’s deepest and oldest lake. It holds nearly a quarter of Earth’s fresh…
How to Be Vegan in RussiaThis article was originally published in September 2015 as an interview with Victoria Logunova, a vegan Russian food blogger, about what it’s like to be a vegan in Russia. Back then, vegetarian food in any form was an oddity in Russia, not to mention vegan food.…
Russia Travel TipsRussia is a fascinating country to explore, but it can definitely be intimidating as a first-time visitor. While travel in Russia was easier than I expected, there are quite a few things that I wish I’d known about Russia before my trip. So now I’m sharing those things with…
Kazan Kremlin: A Complete GuideDid you know that Moscow is not the only Russian city with a kremlin? In fact, there are dozens of kremlins in Russia in varying states of preservation, and the Kazan Kremlin is among the best of them. In some ways, the Kazan Kremlin makes an even…
Hi, I'm Wendy. I'm an intrepid traveler, vegan foodie and animal lover. I travel all over the world (117 countries and counting!) uncovering vegan treasures to show you how you can be vegan anywhere. Read more on my About page.
