February is Raynaud’s Awareness Month however, for Raynaud’s sufferers, every single day, no whatever the month, is a Raynaud’s day because there is no cure. And yet Raynaud’s Phenomenon is a condition thought to affect up to ten million people in the UK and it can be incredibly painful both physically and emotionally. Raynauds Awareness Month takes place every February, ... Read the Post
Raynaud’s Awareness Month
Peterhof, St Petersburg with Volga Dream
One of the most popular attractions in Russia is Peterhof, about a 40-minute drive from St Petersburg, often called “Russian Versailles”. Although Versaille inspired Peter the Great to build this extraordinary Palace personally I rate this UNESCO site much higher and not surprisingly it was the favourite residence of Peter I. Versailles was, however, the inspiration for Peter the Great's ... Read the Post
The Hermitage Museum, Winter Palace, St Petersburg
Ever since I was a little girl I have dreamed of visiting The Hermitage, the winter palace of Catherine the Great that consists of five interconnected buildings, the largest of which is the Winter Palace that gloriously picturesque turquoise building. I featured how special it was to visit The Hermitage Museum in my '48 Hours to St Petersburg' post right here but as ... Read the Post
