Moscow
Bergen
Sherbet
€15
(
32
Ulitsa Sretenka, tel: 495 607 3318
)
Dine
like a sheikh in this flamboyantly decorated Uzbek eatery.
Tuck into a variety of
plov
and
shashlyk
dishes (rice and grilled
meat), then kick back and enjoy a typically Russian hookah
pipe.
Scandinavia
€30
(
7
Malye Palashevsky Pereulok, tel:
495 937 5630
)
Cosy and relaxing, you can enjoy a superb
mix of Scandi and European dishes at this central restaurant,
ranging from the chef’s special burgers to herring served with
a shot of aquavit.
Real Mccoy
(
1
Kudrinskaya Ploshchad, tel: 495 255 4144)
Come here for a hedonistic evening fuelled by copious
amounts of alcohol. One of the few old-fashioned dive bars
in the city, it plays live jazz and rock music too.
MoscowZoo
One of Europe’s oldest zoos, the tourist
leader has toiled through war, peace and revolution to
remain open since it was established in 1864. See more than
8,000
animals, ranging from majestic snow leopards to giant
Andean Condors.
moscowzoo.ru
jordan webb
Escalon
€15
(
21
Vetrlidsallm, tel: 55 329 099
)
Tapas in
Norway is an obscure concept, but this place has taken
Bergen by storm. With its friendly young staff and expert
chefs, there is no going wrong in this vibrantly atmospheric
bar.
Holbergstuen
€30
(
6
Torgallmenningen, tel: 55 552
055
)
Named after the famous Dano-Norwegian writer
Ludvig Holberg, this cosy restaurant serves up a variety of
hearty foods. Highlights include succulent beef tenderloin,
reindeer and locally sourced fish.
Altona Vinbar
(
22
C Sundtsgate, tel: 55 304 030
)
With
underground rooms dating back to the 16th century, don’t
be surprised if you find yourself ducking the low ceilings of
this intimate wine bar. Soft lighting and music provides a
relaxed atmosphere.
For a truly unique experience of Norway’s epic
fjords
,
sign up for a parasailing or sea-kayaking
excursion. Looking for an extra thrill? Try a 180m-high
bungee jump.
nordicventures.com
jordan webb
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The polar bears are a
popular attraction at
Moscow Zoo
Bergen is a gateway
to some of Norway’s
most stunning fjords
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