
(In 2015, London and Paris were ranked the 1st and 3rd most visited cities in the world, respectively.) That Russia is not on the average traveller’s radar could be due to a few factors. The weather is brutally cold most of the year, it has a reputation for being eye-wateringly expensive, and its sordid political past (and unstable political future) make it far more attractive to vacation in tourist hubs located in nearby Western Europe. This isn’t entirely surprising, because while Russia gets its fair share of visitors, it’s not a hugely popular destination for most holidaymakers. In the time since, I’ve gotten a lot of interest and questions from people about our trip. (Not following me on there yet? Get thee to my Facebook page or Instagram, stat!) Like it? Pin it! If you read this blog or follow me on social media, you’re probably already aware that my husband and I spent 10 days in Moscow and St. My experiences travelling as a black woman in Russia.
