"Hi Tietse,

Paul and I flew from Russia yesterday, having enjoyed a week of wonderful exploration, history lessons and culture.

Thank you to you and all the team for the planning and implementation of a fantastic tour itinerary.

Our tour guides, Alesey and Ada, were beyond excellent. We enjoyed not only their guidance, but friendship as well. We learnt so much from them about the Russian culture and way of life. The drivers were always on time, courteous and went out of their way to help us. All of that was much appreciated.

At one stage we wondered about the train tickets, but am embarrassed that we didn’t think to ask the hotel reception if they’d received them. We were handed them at checkout, so all came good.

The hotels were really lovely and in excellent locations. Domina Prestige was exceptional.

We came away with very positive attitudes to travelling in Russia. We will certainly be recommending 50 deg north to friends for travel to these parts of the world, and of course we would love to use you again in the future.

Thank you so much,

Ros Howland"