Make sure you try currywurst in Germany. It's basically a hot dog with tomato sauce (ketchup) and curry powder. Tastes brilliant and only costs 1 or 2 Euro.

Jamin Article on Germany

Take a cruise on the canals in St Petersburg. It is a great way to see the city - and maybe even have some champanski as well!

Mike Contiki Article on St Petersburg

I'd never seen an alligator, and in the space of 2 hours, I got to see about 8 of them, hold one, and have one nearly come up onto the boat! The swamp guides are really informative as well. If you only do one optional, do this one!!

Rayne29 Article on Airboat Swamp Tour