A horse-drawn troika ride through the grounds of Pavlovsk Palace. Photo courtesy of the author
«Our Russian winter adventure began in Saint Petersburg in late December—one of the most magical and festive times of the year, and one the Russians call the "White Days."»
After a traditional Russian lunch, we took full advantage of the freshly fallen snow and enjoyed a horse-drawn troika ride through the beautiful grounds of Pavlovsk Palace, a former imperial estate just outside the city. There's nothing like celebrating the holiday season in a one-horse (or three!) open sleigh—truly our Doctor Zhivago moment!
You can see more of my photos from the trip on Instagram.