I went alone last summer (06). I met some wonderful people…I liked it so much, that I am going on the London + Paris trip next week (alone again).

Liza_peral Article on Travelling alone

During the summer there is a huge line up of various ballet concerts available. Make sure you go and see one - where better to see Swan Lake than in St Petersburg?

Mike Contiki Article on St Petersburg

If you are doing a time out tour (staying in hotels), a travel iron/hairdryer will come in handy as many european hotels do not provide these facilities.

Vicki - Contiki Staff, Europe Article on Suggested packing list - Europe - Summer