Exploring Georgia’s abandoned Soviet sanatoriums in Tskaltubo. At the height of the USSR, a popular spa town, and now a playground for urban explorers.
Soviet-era Blog Posts
Alternative Kyiv: The Expocenter of Ukraine
If you enjoy alternative sights and architecture, visit the Expo Centre in Kiev, correctly called the National Complex Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG),
Communist-era architecture in Chisinau, Moldova (including a map of locations)
An updated guide to Soviet architecture in Chisinau. Fans of Soviet buildings, monuments and mosaics will find plenty to explore in the capital of Moldova.
Things to do in Transnistria on a 10-hour visa (including a map of locations)
Visiting Transnistria: The best way to spend a 10-hour visa in Transnistria with a map of locations and tips on what to see in Tiraspol and Bendery.
Soviet-era sanatoriums in Jūrmala, Latvia
A guide to Soviet-era sanatoriums in Jūrmala. A popular spa town since the late 18th century, we focus on the architecture when Latvia was part of the USSR.
Off-the-Beaten-Track Estonia: Visiting Hara Submarine Base
Our experience of visiting the abandoned Hara Submarine Base with advice on how to get there, entrance fee and where to stay nearby.
Off-the-Beaten-Track Abkhazia: Pitsunda Resort
Pitsunda Resort: Get off the beaten path in Abkhazia and explore the resort town of Pitsunda on the Black Sea Coast, including some history of the resort.
What we got up to in the Baltic States and the Caucasus
Alternative things to see on our Baltic States and the Caucasus trip included street art, abandoned places, Soviet-era architecture, mosaics and monuments.
Soviet ‘street art’ in the Ukrainian city of Zhytomyr
In Zhytomyr we noticed these Soviet-era plaques on the side of the PJSC Ukrtelecom (Ukrainian National Telecommunications Operator) building.
Things to do in Kharkiv, Ukraine
A travel guide on what to do in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Brutalist and Stalinist Empire style buildings are plentiful, but the city also exudes an air of elegance.
What to do in Dnipro (formerly Dnipropetrovsk), Ukraine
What to do in Dnipro, Ukraine. A guide to the best things to see in off-the-beaten-path Dnipro, an underrated tourist destination in eastern Ukraine.
The Long Range Aviation Museum in Poltava, Ukraine
All you need to know about visiting the Long Range Aviation Museum in Poltava, Ukraine. Known as the Poltava Airbase Museum, it’s a must for airplane geeks.