My First Trip To Russia

Hello Todd! If it is your first trip to Russia - much will surprise you. It is the most beautiful city and your impressions will surpass your expenses for this travel.

I want to thank everyone for all there posts and advice. I look forward to going to Russia. From what ive read and heard it seems like a very beautiful country. I grew up during the cold war so it will be nice to finally see what the other side is like!! lol..

If you plan to make a second trip, I would advise you to ask to meet the lady in Kiev, Ukraine. The travel to there is so much easier, americans can fly in and stay for up to 90 days with no visa. Of course offer to pay your mates way to meet you there in Kiev. You can go online and schedule nice apartments in Kiev, they will treat you very well. They will coordinate pickup from the aeroport, so as to make it much easier for you! The museums in Kiev were awesome and I found the people to be genuine and pleasant.

Thanks Joel!! I never thought of that!! Nice tip!! I will consider it.

todd

Ask her for everything that you would be comfortable with her asking you if she was heading to Canada to see you. With her realizing that you are making a big investment for her with your time and finances, she should be willing to step up to the plate for you. The lady I married made a 250 mile trip on a train to meet me at the Airport when my plane landed. She realized I was traveling 8,000 miles to see her, and she was extremely happy to see me. My thoughts were..... if she's not willing to make an effort to meet me, then she's probably note the one for me. Give and take my friend. 12 years later it's still give and take.
Keep your money in your breast pocket, or a money belt inside your underware in case the clip breaks, with some diversionary cash in your pants pocket. The hotel will take your passport and get the proper work done.
Enjoy your trip,
Ted