Sergey Mitrofanov
Professional traveler and travel guide author
In tourism: since 2005 | Specialization: Asia and Southern Russia
About me and the project
Founder and lead author of the "Our 🌍 Planet" travel guide website. My goal is to create truly honest travel guides and practical travel articles that help tourists organize their trips independently and without overspending.
My journey in professional tourism began in 2005. Since then, I've spent most of my time on extended trips. My main specialization is Asian countries and regions of the Russian Federation. Thailand and Vietnam hold a special place in my heart — I've studied hundreds of routes there in detail, but I also explore other countries in this amazing region with undiminished enthusiasm.
The second key focus of my work is Russia. Over many years of travel, I've extensively explored almost all of Southern Russia, studying all the southern regions, resorts, and hundreds of large and small cities. During these expeditions, I've built a unique personal collection — nearly half a million photos of attractions, natural sites, and cities, many of which have become the foundation for the travel guides on this site.
Author profiles and project communities
You can follow my current travels and materials on the official platforms of our project, and also check reviews in my Google traveler profile:
- Expert profile on Google Maps (reviews and verified locations)
- Channel on Dzen
- Community on Telegram
- VK group
- YouTube channel
- VK Video
- Channel on Rutube
- Profile on 360cities
- Yandex Q Profile
Recent photos from my travels
Latest articles by the author
- Getting kicked out of your hotel in Egypt while your flight is only at night? Relax, it is solvable
- The flying carpet is down: what to demand from the airline if your flight is delayed
- Pobeda: 8 surprises you are not ready for (and it is not about turbulence)
- The September 11 attempt over Tel Aviv: the fake pilot fight story and what awaits passengers
- The return ticket trap: why Thailand can cancel your flight home
- QR codes from Russian banks no longer work in Thailand: what is left for tourists
- How to survive at Russian airports during Carpet alerts and not lose your ticket
- Is it worth going to Vietnam in November: an honest breakdown by resort
- Is it worth going to Vietnam in October: an honest breakdown by resort
- How to apply for a Thailand visa on your own: full guide
- What Money and Cards to Take Abroad in 2026-2027 So You Don't End Up Broke
- Two Bangkok Observation Decks the Guidebooks Don't Tell You About
- Thailand or Vietnam Winter 2026–2027: Comparison