Hello /r/travel,
I'm completely new to all of this and I am really excited to leave... but I'm not really sure about what is completely necessary for me to do.
I am leaving the United States August 4th, staying in Russia until the 11th, and then staying in Hamburg until mid September. I've got the flight taken care of, I have the plane ticket I am going to purchase ready... but I'm unsure of what else I need.
I'm in the process of getting together documentation for my passport. I'm considering just going in and getting it done one day in D.C. so I don't have to worry about back and forth stuff in the mail, etc.
I'm worried about VISAs... I don't know a thing about getting a VISA for Russa. Will I have to go into D.C. to their Embassy? Also, will I have to do the same for Germany?
Is it possible to just get the VISA when I arrive there in the airport?
What else am I missing? I'm covered on saving money, where I'm staying in Germany... Russia is still kind of up in the air, but I figured I'd just look for a Hostel when I get there. Not too worried about my ability to figure out situations on the fly.
Thank you!
Austin