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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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If you take the train regularly at home you might not even have to think about planning your journeys past choosing your departure time and destination. If only it was that easy to ride the Trans Mongolian. I first had the idea to ride one of the longest railways in the world while I was …
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When you’ve been on loads of tropical vacations, it’s surprising how unappealing the typical pool-based options can start to become. The experiences you will have on a trip like this won’t change from place to place, with the main components of your time away being dedicated to relaxing, meaning lots of holidays which blur into …
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The concept of taking extended time out to backpack across the world is becoming increasingly popular by the year. Whether it’s a gap year after college, a long break with a loved one, or an adventure of personal exploration doesn’t matter. There’s no question that this can be the trip of a lifetime! Nonetheless, it’s …
It's no secret that humans are slowly destroying the planet thanks to global warming and a whole host of other problems we've caused, like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. According to Greenpeace, an estimated 12.7 million tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans EVERY YEAR."Travelling on ocean currents this plastic is now turning up …
If I thought the Russian visa application was difficult, it's nothing compared to the Chinese visa application. Not only do I need a few more documents, I also need to provide proof of accommodation and ongoing travel (meaning I need to book ahead), or a letter of invitation which is not easy to get. It's …
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Mongolia seems to be one of those countries that everybody wants to visit, but few people do. In fact, I don't think I've met anyone in real life who has actually been! Luckily there are a ton of travel blogs I can get inspiration from, and I can't wait to cross it off my bucket …
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