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Discussion: What do people outside St. Petersburg think of it?
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What do people outside St. Petersburg think of it?
The Travel Thread: All Things Travel
Topic: St. Petersburg
Previous topic: German Cities; North Korea; Tallinn, Estonia
Is it the most beautiful city in the world?
St. Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great. It is undeniably Russia's cultural center, with its historic center and numerous museums, including the Hermitage, libraries, theaters, and more. It has remained virtually unchanged since the 18th and 19th centuries. Do you find it the most beautiful city in the world?
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I went there in 2009! It's really beautiful, but when I tried to take photos inside the Orthodox church old women would yell at me 
I've been to Riga as well and I'd like to visit Vilnius one day, but I feel like if you stay in these areas for more than two weeks you're gonna fall into depression. There's not much I mean 
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Originally posted by KillingYourCareer
I went there in 2009! It's really beautiful, but when I tried to take photos inside the Orthodox church old women would yell at me
I've been to Riga as well and I'd like to visit Vilnius one day, but I feel like if you stay in these areas for more than two weeks you're gonna fall into depression. There's not much I mean |
Why? Not much to do?
I mean, they all seem quaint but vibrant at the same time, in the vein of Portland, Oregon; Burlington, Vermont; Heidelberg, Germany; Bratislava, Slovakia; Offanengo, Italy 
Does the weather contribute to that feeling?
Also, I've heard that the Baltic States (especially Tallinn) are a good starting place for a Baltic cruise: one can easily travel to St. Petersburg or Helsinki, and from there, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gdansk, and more!
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Originally posted by KillingYourCareer
I went there in 2009! It's really beautiful, but when I tried to take photos inside the Orthodox church old women would yell at me
I've been to Riga as well and I'd like to visit Vilnius one day, but I feel like if you stay in these areas for more than two weeks you're gonna fall into depression. There's not much I mean |
sis You from Italy right? I was in Milan two months ago and I had to pay to take pictures in the Duomo. So maybe you forgot to pay the bill.
About Tallinn, it seems beautiful I would love to visit, I want to know more about their unique language and culture. Kerli is from there and she slays!
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same tbh 
No one seems to mention it but it's just great!
Is it expensive for a tourist there 
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Originally posted by NX127
same tbh
No one seems to mention it but it's just great!
Is it expensive for a tourist there |
I haven't been there, but from what I've gathered it isn't as pricy as, say, Paris, Vienna, or Stockholm, but it is quite pricy, especially due to the recent influx of tourists visiting the area in recent years.
But I'm sure it would be worth it!
A cheaper travel destination might be Croatia, Slovakia, Romania -- all great places but certainly cheaper!
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Originally posted by sychung4650
Why? Not much to do?
I mean, they all seem quaint but vibrant at the same time, in the vein of Portland, Oregon; Burlington, Vermont; Heidelberg, Germany; Bratislava, Slovakia; Offanengo, Italy
Does the weather contribute to that feeling?
Also, I've heard that the Baltic States (especially Tallinn) are a good starting place for a Baltic cruise: one can easily travel to St. Petersburg or Helsinki, and from there, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gdansk, and more! |
I went on a cruise in 2009 and saw Hamburg, Copenhagen (most depressing place ever, no wonder why the suicide rates are so high there  ), Gdansk, Stockholm, Gotland, Helsinki, Tallinn, and Riga. It was sunny every day except for Riga and Gdansk, but it never rained. I'd recommend to avoid cruises, you'll end up paying $3,000 for 11 days when you can see all those cities at a cheaper price and spending more days there.
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Originally posted by Jicky
sis You from Italy right? I was in Milan two months ago and I had to pay to take pictures in the Duomo. So maybe you forgot to pay the bill.
About Tallinn, it seems beautiful I would love to visit, I want to know more about their unique language and culture. Kerli is from there and she slays!
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No, no, the good sistrens were just praying and didn't want tourists to take pictures
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Originally posted by sychung4650
I haven't been there, but from what I've gathered it isn't as pricy as, say, Paris, Vienna, or Stockholm, but it is quite pricy, especially due to the recent influx of tourists visiting the area in recent years.
But I'm sure it would be worth it!
A cheaper travel destination might be Croatia, Slovakia, Romania -- all great places but certainly cheaper!
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ok Thanks!
and yes, these 3 countries are all great, specially Romania...it's immaculate 
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Originally posted by KillingYourCareer
I went on a cruise in 2009 and saw Hamburg, Copenhagen (most depressing place ever, no wonder why the suicide rates are so high there ), Gdansk, Stockholm, Gotland, Helsinki, Tallinn, and Riga. It was sunny every day except for Riga and Gdansk, but it never rained. I'd recommend to avoid cruises, you'll end up paying $3,000 for 11 days when you can see all those cities at a cheaper price and spending more days there. |
Sorry, I meant a relatively short ferry ride, not cruise, to get from one place to another.
Copenhagen is such a beautiful city, some people just don't appreciate it  I have to say, though, the former cities in the Hanseatic League / Baltic Cities are some of the most beautiful in the world: Hamburg, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, and Riga are all beautiful cities.
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Topic: North Korea
Previous topic: Tallinn, Estonia
Did you know tourists could visit?
Does it intrigue you?
Would you be scared of going there?
Tourists are allowed to enter North Korea, although taking pictures is strictly prohibited and one will be followed around 24/7 by a security guard. Any eye contact / motion / disobedience toward a guard could result in detainment or death. Recently, a marathon took place in Pyongyang, with many tourists participating. I, personally, have always wondered if it was possible to enlighten the North Korean people if visiting, who believe that North Korea won the World Cup, Kim Jong Eun does not urinate or defecate, and they are the richest country on the planet.
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It seems like ATRLers don't travel
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I'd be scared
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I'd be really interested in visiting North Korea. I've seen a few documentaries following people who've visited (VICE's documentary is one I'd really recommend if it's still available on Youtube) and it seems fascinating.
I'd be a little scared though.
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Originally posted by Mezter
I'd be scared |
Don't worry, you're not messy enough to end up in those detainment camps
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I know someone that did go
His schedule was planned out entirely, and he could only go to particular places at the scheduled times
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wait i didnt know ppl were allowed to travel to north korea!
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I would only visit to provide tea on the fairytales they've been preached, and then tell them how they missed out on watching Hyuna slay Blacklist and Red.
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You know, you only live once. Why not. I'd tell the locals how Natalia Kills is smashing and how Michael Jackson is still alive. It'd be a kii.
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Originally posted by Bayonsay
I would only visit to provide tea on the fairytales they've been preached.
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Same, I mean 
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Originally posted by sychung4650
Same, I mean |
The poor sistrens have no idea of what theyre missing from life. The world has so much more to offer and they dont even know most of it exists, its sad really.
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