Beyond the postcards
Every place has a story.
Hidden destinations. Honest conversations. Unforgettable people.
Rocking Rokim · Travel Filmmaker · Story Collector
Stories Beyond the Ordinary.
I travel beyond the usual tourist trail to discover hidden places, real people and the stories that make every destination unforgettable. Explore the films, plan your own journey, or get practical guidance from my experience living and travelling in Russia.
About Rocking Rokim
Hi, I'm Rokim.
I'm Rokim, the travel filmmaker and story collector behind Rocking Rokim. I travel beyond the usual tourist trail to find hidden places, real people and the stories that make every destination unforgettable, and I share them as films, photos and honest guides.
- 3 countries
- 10 cities
- 3 travel guides
- 7 stories
Stories & experiences
The moments behind the footage — local culture, unexpected detours, behind-the-scenes notes and life on the road.
Destination explorer
Drag the globe, or pick a place to preview. Highlighted countries are the ones I have visited.
- 3 countries
- 10 cities
- 23 places in total
Countries I have visitedCities and places
Drag to turn the globe. Tap a country, a pin or a name to open it. Simplified map (Natural Earth, public domain): pins sit at approximate positions.
Country flags: Twemoji (CC-BY 4.0).
Travel guides
Guides by destination
Routes, costs, places to stay and honest tips for the places I have been to. Pick a place to read its guide, or click it on the globe above.
Russia
Discover Moscow: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Russia’s Vibrant Capital Welcome to Moscow! A city where centuries-old imperial history meets futuristic skyscrapers, and where every street…
Read the guideSaint Petersburg
Exploring Saint Petersburg: The Cultural Capital of Russia Known as the "Window to Europe" and the cultural heartland of Russia, Saint Petersburg is a magnificent city…
Read the guideGunib
Gunib, Dagestan: Travel Guide & Historical Highlights Hidden high in the North Caucasus mountains of Dagestan, Gunib is a breathtaking village built into a dramatic natural…
Read the guideMy gear & essentials
The tools behind the films, with links to where you can find them.
Drone DJI Mini 5 Pro
Disclosure: some links may be affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Paid one-to-one guidance
Talk to Rokim
Choose the session that fits where you are.
Quick Consultation
৳500
30 minutes
A focused conversation to clarify your questions, understand your situation, and identify practical next steps.
- One-to-one online conversation
- Discussion of the customer's current situation
- Clarification of priorities and questions
- Practical next-step suggestions
Personal Roadmap
৳1,000
45 minutes
A personalised session to organise your goals into a realistic, step-by-step action plan.
- One-to-one guidance session
- Personalised roadmap
- Preparation checklist and priorities
- Useful resources and recommended next actions
Complete Guidance
৳2,000
Two sessions, 90 minutes total
Structured guidance over two sessions for people who need help organising and reviewing several steps.
- Two guidance sessions, 90 minutes total
- Roadmap review and adjustments
- Preparation and progress check-ins
- Follow-up guidance within the agreed scope
Guidance is educational and based on personal experience. It does not guarantee visa approval, admission, employment, or other official outcomes.
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Request a session
- Send a requestChoose a service, a day and a free time. The time is held for you.
- Pay and send your proofRight after the request, on your private payment page.
- Rokim confirmsOnce your payment is verified, the session is confirmed.
Sessions are held on WhatsApp video call.
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The creator shop
Workbooks, field guides, presets and prints are on the way. Nothing here is for sale yet and no prices are final.
Travel planning workbook
Destination field guides
Photography presets
Travel prints and merchandise
The shop is not open yet, so nothing can be bought here. Session payments are made on your private payment page, right after you send a booking request.
Support the journey
Support the journey
If my films or guides helped you, you can support the next trip. A donation is a voluntary gift: it is not a purchase and it gives no goods or services.
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