by Alex Allen | Dec 20, 2021
Christmas in St Petersburg evokes images of steaming banyas, frozen canals and chinking glasses of chilled vodka. Only 500 miles from the Arctic Circle, catching sight of the city’s snow-dusted onion domes accompanied by the peal of church bells, is a...
by Alex Allen | Apr 15, 2021
At Insight Vacations we like a celebration! This blog will introduce you to some Easter traditions from around the world and will hopefully give you a few recipe ideas that you can keep and try out yourself. Easter is a Christian festival and cultural vacation...
by Alex Allen | Jan 1, 2020
They say it’s about the journey and not the destination, but we have to admit, the destination can be pretty great too, especially when there’s so much to experience once you get there. Instead of a hot list of cities – because let’s face it, they’re all spectacular –...
by Alex Allen | Sep 4, 2019
Moscow is not for the faint-hearted. Mighty in size, it offers an agreeable mix of history and modernity. From the onion-shaped, candy-colored domes of Saint Basil’s Cathedral, to Moscow’s opulent Metro stations, treasures await you at every turn. To make the most of...
by Alex Allen | Jun 23, 2018
Acting with total power, Tsars and Emperors ruled Russia up until the early 20th century. Some famous Tsars include Ivan the Terrible, Boris Godunov, Michael I and Empress Elizabeth of Russia. The last Tsar of Russia was Nicholas II, who lived through the tragic...
