Plane, Train or Boat in Russia

I always say train travel is my favorite way to get around, but cruising comes a close second: especially to see the area between Moscow and St Petersburg in Russia.

My big, big travel dream for many years was to cross Russia on the Trans-Siberian. Having finally achieved this dream a couple of years ago, I quickly added "cross Russia again on the Trans-Sib and go to all the places I missed" to the list - I'm never satisfied!

What I like about the train is its relaxed pace and gentle rocking - and these can also be found on river cruises. That's why my list has recently been added to, with the desire to cruise the Volga and Neva Rivers between Moscow and St Petersburg. If you have the same dream, you can start your planning by reading this week's article, Cruising Moscow to St Petersburg. A friend of mine in Germany has already booked her Russian cruise for next summer, so now all I have to work out is how to convince her to take me instead of her boyfriend.