One thing you will notice in Stockholm (Sweden) is that designs are found everywhere, and they surprise you! The public transportation is not so expensive and it is very comfortable. And not just that, I found it so enjoyable for discovering...
There are two circus in Saint Petersburg. 1.The Bolshoi St Petersburg State One is called The Bolshoi St Petersburg State. This one is the state’s circus. And it has a long history. The website is available in English and you can’t buy...
Frankly, during my research I got the impression that the Hermitage Museum is overcrowded and you will waste a lot of time if you don’t purchase tickets online in advance (it was $18 online if I remember correctly). But I’m glad I...
When you plan for your itinerary for Saint Petersburg, don’t forget to plan for watching a ballet performance. Cost: Minimum 400 rubbles ($7) Duration: 3 Hours It is well worth it! You can watch a ballet show everywhere, and...
Not every bakery worth mentioning, but this joy-filled one on Nevsky Prospect called Kupetz Eliseevs is. You will not miss this shop as it loudly steals your attention with its sugar-coated dolls. And as a matter of fact, it isn’t just a...
If you happen to be in Saint Petersburg for three days and you have no idea what to see, then Saint Isaac’s Cathedral is an easy answer. It’s conveniently located near the Nevsky Prospect and the Hermitage. I know how vague...
Even if you are on a budget, you can still experience Norway’s fjord for a relatively cheap price. Oslo fjord is the closest fjord available from Oslo (hence the name). You can take a dinner cruise or sightseeing cruise, but it won’t be...
We went to Siaulial, Kaunas, Trakai and Vilnius in two days. Actually we didn’t even get out of the car when we were in Kaunas. Hence our major cost was definitely transportation. (Read more about our itinerary here:Lithuania in 2 Days –...
Travelling around a country is always more expensive than only visiting its capital city. We travelled in June, 2015 in a group of 4.
Each of us spent $27.5 per day in Latvia.
We travelled as a group of 4 adults (family). Each of us only spent $17.8 per day when we were in Stockholm.
I didn’t have any expectation on the Vestkanttorget Flea Market. It happens every Saturday from 10-4pm. The location is in a park very close to Vineland’s park, about 5 minutes walk I think. You can ask the local where the flea market is.
Tallinn is a beautiful town. And I won’t mind spending more than just one day here. Some people disagree that prices are significantly cheaper in Tallinn than in Helsinki. But I did feel prices were cheaper in Tallinn. We spent $7.5 per person...
In Frogner’s park, I had one of those aha! moments. There were a lot of people and games. At first I thought it was a summer party, and then the balloons made me feel it was a celebration of something. It seemed really fun and exciting! Though...
Helsinki was more or less a stopover for us between Stockholm and Saint Petersburg, and between Saint Petersburg and Tallinn. I purposely planned it like this. Each of us spent $12.8 per day in Helsinki. Our daily expenditure does not include the...
Oslo is an expensive city, but it should be okay for backpacker as long as you couchsurf or go camping. You cannot avoid transportation cost to/from the airport, and I will suggest you to arrive by Oslo’s Gardermoen airport because you will be...
Copenhagen is a very tourist friendly city. The airport is very close to the center and Copenhagen card helps tourists save a lot. I visited Copenhagen for 4 days and 3 nights, and I planned it according to maximizing the value of the Copenhagen...
Everyone knows about Santa Claus right? Well, as unfortunately as it is that many non-Christians do not know the meaning of Christmas is actually about celebrating the birth of Jesus the Messiah. Jesus is the best gift that we have ever...
Vigeland sculpture park seems like a really popular tourist attraction. There are tons of sculptures in the park. Each one is unique and vivd.
Well, you don’t have to starve even though Oslo is one of the most expensive citiea in the world. And you can still eat well. Here is what you should know 1. Always try to shop in a supermarket rather than a convenience store. 2. Always pack...
I think I found the cheapest horse riding tour in Iceland. But I don’t know if I should recommend it. It was not a bad trip, and the scenary was fantastic, but I guess the weather was really cold and I didn’t see seals as close as I...
