Sapsan fast train – Moscow to St Peterburg
Taking the Sapsan high speed train between Moscow and St Petersburg - cheaper and easier than flying
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In Photos: Hermitage Museum – St Petersburg
Unfortunately art and art history isn’t my forte, but I still thoroughly enjoyed wandering the endless halls of the Hermitage.
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A view across St Petersburg
Our last day in St Petersburg was still chilly, but bright and sunny. We took advantage of the excellent visibility by climbing to one of the higher points in the town. Smolny Cathedral Smolny Cathedral and the adjoining Smolny Institute are a little way from the centre, overlooking the river. For 100rubles each it’s allowed to climb a dusty staircase…
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Catherine’s Palace – Pushkin, near St Petersburg
Catherine’s Palace, located in Pushkin, was the summer residence of the tsars.
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Nevsky Prospect Walking Tour – St Petersburg, Russia
A one day guided walking tour along the length of Nevsky Prospect, via a number of cathedrals and ending at The Hermitage
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In Photos: A wet and windy Snæfellsnes – Iceland
For our last day in Iceland we rented another car, this time a 4x4, to head north to the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
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Grillmarkadurinn Tasting Menu – Reykjavik, Iceland
Enjoying the tasting menu at Grillmarkadurinn, 9 courses giving a flavour of Iceland
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Seafarers Day (Sjómannadagur) in Reykjavik, Iceland
As it was the annual Seafarers Day festival we chose to spend Sunday enjoying Reykjavik.
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Silfra Snorkelling & Diving – Thingvellir, Iceland
Diving in the icy but wonderfully clear waters of Silfra in Thingvellir National Park, Iceland.
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Iceland South Shore Drive – Reykjavik to Vik
Driving Iceland's south ring road, to revisit a fondly remembered lobster restaurant
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