Art Routes Saint Petersburg was a glorious success, and on this episode of Solo Travel talk, Astrid introduces Saint Petersburg as a select, must-visit destination. The discussion turns to the classic arts and the prominence of ballet in Saint Petersburg. Astrid details how the Art Routes Tour took a deep dive into the world of ballet. If you want to get excited about visiting this premiere Russian city, this episode is for you. This is part one: next week, the show continues by covering all the other sights experienced on the Art Routes tour. Mentioned on the show: Open Russia Tours Vaganova Ballet Academy Mariinsky Theatre Reduce your trip stress by using a packing list! Astrid has an amazing packing list available for download. Get it at her website, AstridTravel.com. Follow Astrid on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or with your favorite podcast app. Just go solo!