Collections
Reading collections
A collection is a short reading path for a particular kind of trip. Begin with the articles marked "Start here": they are enough to make sure you do not miss the essentials. Come back to the rest when you need more detail.
A first trip abroad can feel daunting because of all the unfamiliar terms. Get to grips with five or six of them, and everything else becomes a matter of being careful.
Collections include only what has already been published in this reference. We do not add links to travel companies, booking services or other people's guides.
Your first trip abroad
For those going abroad for the first time who want to know what to check before buying a holiday and before leaving.
- How to choose a holiday and check the tour operatorStart here
Eight steps from choosing a destination to keeping your documents safe.
- How to check entry requirements (in Russian)Start here
Official sources, passport validity and the signs of intermediary sites.
- Long-haul trip (in Russian)Go deeper
What to check before buying a long-haul holiday and how to cope with a long flight.
Holidays with children
For families planning a trip with a child: documents, insurance, the journey and choosing where to stay.
- Answers on documents and visasStart here
Including what a child needs to travel abroad and when consent is required.
- A seaside holiday in Russia (in Russian)Start here
How to choose the season, the journey and accommodation, and what to consider when travelling with children.
- Glossary: insuranceGo deeper
Travel medical insurance, the excess and the insured event in plain language.
A weekend in the countryside
For those who want a break not far from home, at a holiday base or a country house, without being disappointed on arrival.
- How to choose a countryside retreat (in Russian)Start here
Six steps and a list of questions worth asking before you book.
- On the road and at your destinationStart here
A topic in the reference about the trip itself and what to do if something does not match your expectations.
- Five checks before you payGo deeper
They work for a short trip too: who is responsible, what is included, what is written in the documents.
Read next
- Guides
How to choose a package holiday and check the tour operator: steps, mistakes, a checklist. Plus the article catalogue.
- Reference
A traveller's glossary: package tour, tour operator, travel agent, visa, travel medical insurance, excess.
- Archive
All articles by date and topic, plus notes on four old addresses on this domain.
Sources
- Tyr54 reference articles
- Federal Law No. 132-FZ "On the Fundamentals of Tourist Activity in the Russian Federation"
Information is correct as of the date the material was prepared. Laws and requirements change: check the current version of Russian Federal Law No. 132-FZ in official publications, and check a country's entry rules on its official websites before every trip. Outside Russia, package travel protection works differently, so check the rules where you buy.