A cruise to Scandinavia is not complete without stops in the Baltic states, a region with distinctive cultural traditions and lovely Old Towns dating back to the medieval traders of the Hanseatic League.
Some of the cities considered “most livable†in the world can be found in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. With its colorful Viking history and stunning fjords, Norway will delight students of history and nature-lovers alike. Other not-to-miss sights include Helsinki’s Neoclassical and Art Nouveau displays, the “Venice of Scandinavia†in Stockholm, and the red roofs and slender steeples in Tallinn. Of course, anyone touring through this region must make a point of seeing the northern lights display.
Russia, the link to more info: wanderlust vastest country in the world, is located at the crossroads between the European and Asian continents. The breathtaking Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg is a something you cannot skip when touring Russia. After a tour of Moscow’s iconic Red Square, stop for a snack and sample Russia’s celebrated caviar and blini pancakes.