Russia’s never been considered a particularly ‘easy’ destination, but with the recent boom of the Russian economy, it’s now an expensive destination according to travel editor Millie Ball. And as Peter points out, the days of being able to get a cab ride in exchange for a pack of American cigarettes are long gone.

Millie Ball has been the travel editor of the New Orleans Times-Picayune since the early 1990s. Don’t miss Millie’s Personal Picks for great destinations.
Check out her interview from Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio.