Visit the largest island in the world's deepest and oldest lake.
Exploring Lake Baikal’s Olkhon Island
Riding the Circumbaikal Railway
If you only have a short time in Irkutsk, make sure you see Lake Baikal by riding the Circumbaikal Railway!
Hiking the Stolby Nature Reserve
Hiking in the most popular national park in Russia.
Exploring Russia’s Golden Ring
Just like Iceland's Golden Circle or India's Golden Triangle, Russia's Golden Ring shouldn't be missed.
Discover the magic of Moscow
Spend at least three days here visiting the famous Red Square, St Basil's Cathedral, the Moscow Kremlin and the world's most beautiful metro!
A walking tour of St Petersburg
Spend at least three days exploring the "Venice of the North" and get your fill of Russian Orthodox cathedrals, churches and convents!
How to survive your Trans Mongolian adventure
Depending on your route, time schedule and goals, you could spend anything from a few hours to 7 days on the train. My longest was a 57 hour journey from Vladimir to Krasnoyarsk, followed immediately by a 17 hour journey to Irkutsk, and thankfully I was well prepared. Here's everything you need to know, and …
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