Moscow’s Red Square (Krasnaya Ploshchad) is known for its political symbolism, but was actually named for its loveliness: Krasnaya, or “red,” meant “beautiful” in old Russian. Find out other fun facts about this architectural icon.[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Moscow’
February 11th, 2013 - 11:17 am § in Belgium travel blogs, Brazil travel blogs, Destinations, France travel blogs, Italy travel blogs, Mexico travel blogs
Carnival Celebrations Around the World
Most of us are familiar with some of the most famous Carnival celebrations in the world - Rio, Venice, and New Orleans among them. But Carnival is celebrated all over the world in nearly any place that has a[...]
February 5th, 2013 - 6:11 pm § in Destinations
5 of the most stunning buildings in Moscow
Moscow has a rich, varied, and sometimes very heated history. Walking around the streets of this incredible city, you can really marvel at the incredible buildings that go with hundreds of years of religious and political turmoil. Trying to compile a l...[...]
The Radar: Travel Lately
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog on Wednesdays for our Travel Lately round up.[...]
The Radar: Travel Lately
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #NGTradar. Check back on the blog on Wednesdays for our roundups.[...]
October 30th, 2012 - 4:59 pm § in Destinations
[PHOTOS] Moscow Metro: The People’s Ballroom
In a city as rich in monuments and history as Moscow, you may be surprised to find you have to head underground for what is arguably the best attraction of all. The metropolitan publi[...]
August 9th, 2012 - 7:43 am § in Australia travel blogs
Top 4 Places to Visit in Moscow
Visitors to Moscow, Russia are treated to a city that is full of historical landmarks and cultural experiences that will [...][...]
August 9th, 2012 - 7:43 am § in Australia travel blogs
Top 4 Places to Visit in Moscow
Visitors to Moscow, Russia are treated to a city that is full of historical landmarks and cultural experiences that will [...][...]
December 5th, 2011 - 9:29 am § in Destinations, Journals
The Radar: Moscow Winter Walks, Delicious Street Food, Staying Fit on the Road
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the Web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.[...]
November 30th, 2011 - 11:00 am § in Destinations, Journals
I Heart My City: Ksenia’s Moscow
Today’s I Heart My City comes from Intelligent Travel reader Ksenia Ryabukhina. Ksenia was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, and still calls the city home today. Check out her insider tips to the city, then tell us what you love about Moscow in the comments section below. Moscow is My City Th[...]