A long bus drive, a funny old lady providing food, and my eyes laid upon the immensely distant horizon of the Kazakh steppes: a border crossing and some thoughts. On my way to Rome from Vladivostok via land, I made a decisive move towards the south in Russia, as I […]
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Russia: 8 Days in the Altai Republic
Golden in every aspect, a Tour through the many UNESCO heritage sites of the Russian Altai mountains is a must if you find yourself wondering the area, especially with a Russian only speaking group and guides 🙂 My last adventure in Russia has taken place among the dramatic mountainous landscapes of the Altai […]
Read moreReal Baikaaal!
How you change plans last minute and find yourself on the Great Baikal Trail for three days of wild camping along the shores of Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia. And what an amazing trail it was! Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia is both the bigger and the deeper freshwater lake […]
Read moreIs it possible to see the Amur tiger in Russia?
Where and how can you see the biggest cat in the world, the Amur Tiger, in Russia? It isn’t easy nor cheap, but I’ll share the information I have gathered for a non Russian speaker and solo traveller. The Primorsky Krai region in Russia is a vast territory with many […]
Read moreThe Contenders: Vladivostok vs Khabarovsk
Both Vladivostok and Khabarovsk claim the title of Eastern capital of Russia, but who actually deserves it? I won’t let the suspense kill you and I’ll get straight to the point: Vladivostok wins. I mean, it’s Vladivostok, the arrival point of the Trans-Siberian Railway, with China, North Korea and the […]
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