Travelling to Moscow

Travelling to Moscow can have its good and bad sides, but you can enjoy all the good sides with these three important tips.

Don’t travel between November and March! This period is the cold season. If you’re not travelling for business, just stay away from Moscow in these months because the weather is very cold. The air quality goes down in winter as well. Because people use more cars, the air smells like petrol at particular times of the day.

Learn to deal with poor service! Maybe you can’t accept the cold and unfriendly look that some waiters or shop owners give you. If you are a tourist and you’re buying souvenirs in the Arbat neighbourhood, you can see friendly shopkeepers. Other than that, don’t be shocked when you receive bad service from an impolite waiter or shopkeeper.

Don’t stay at a hotel! Visit websites like Airbnb to find places to stay because they’re much cheaper. It’s also a great way to find friends that you can call for help on your next trips. The cost of staying at a hotel with poor service can make you unhappy with your stay.