Moscow
Before I arrived in Moscow, I viewed it as a famous and foreign place, filled with iconic sights and unfamiliar foods. When I left Moscow, I knew that it was a city that many people are lucky to call home.
Saint Petersburg
Before visiting Saint Petersburg, there was a sense of foreboding. We had to get visas, which were really hard to obtain, we had to consider the fact that we were Americans visiting a not so pro-American government, and it was scary! Still, we found out that the people in Saint […]
Helsinki
When we got off the boat, we were ready to explore Helsinki, which ended up being my favorite stop on the trip so far.
Silja Ship
Getting to Helsinki can be a normal train ride or airplane flight… or you can take the overnight cruise!
Stockholm
An artist using the sky as a canvas, a boat sunk twenty minutes into its maiden journey, and of course, some Rick Steves. We couldn’t get bored in Stockholm!
Copenhagen
When my mother introduced our next destination on the trip, she said that it served in many ways as the inspiration for Disneyland. This awoke the Disney Princess loving toddler in me, and I got VERY excited.
Hamburg
Hamburg has all the best aspects of our previous trip destinations: some history, some crowds, some fun, and some good food. Okay, LOTS of good food.