Accommodation & Camping in Russia
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Where Are We – Russia 3 – Lake Baikal
It’s May 15 and Lake Baikal still has not entirely melted. The ice surface roars and groans, mesmerizing me. Among the most bewitching places we’ve been in Russia, we take our time to rough camp along Lake Baikal but almost lose the drone.
Windshield Views from the Far East (Russia)
Hop in the Land Cruiser, buckle up and enjoy the windshield views of Russia’s Far East as if you are behind the wheel or riding shotgun. Can you feel the energy of the trusty diesel coming to life at the turning of the key? Enjoy the ride – we have some 2,000 kilometers to go.
Books about Russia
As we’re preparing for our journey through Russia, I’m uploading my Kindle with classics, memoirs, non-fiction and other books about Russia.
Where are We – Russia 2 – Inaugurating the Taiga Pitch Overlanders’ Campsite
New and promising, a new overlanders’ campsite on the crossroad of the overlanders’ route in East Russia, Ulan Ude. We inaugurated the Taiga Pitch Offroading Camp during a week-long stay with ticking off items on our to-do list and enjoying bonfires. Here’s what this great project is all about.
Where Are We Russia 1 – How to Start an Off-road Adventure in Russia
Half an hour off the asphalt and the wheels go spinning in Russia’s thick, clay-like mud. Friends from Vladivostok join our adventure for the weekend and, for the fun of it, we show them how to do it properly and stupidly: getting stuck.
Schedules, Maps, and Guidebooks for Central Asia, Russia and Mongolia
Preparing for an overland trip to Russia, Mongolia and the Stan countries (Central Asia)? Here’s what we learned thus far about paper work, road maps, and guidebooks.
Sightseeing in Vladivostok
Another pleasant surprise on our journey and we wished we had more time to stay and explore. For one day we made the best of sightseeing in Vladivostok.
Feeling Welcome in Vladivostok
Vladivostok: from a new, flashy and organized airport into maddening traffic, but most of all into the welcoming home of new friends.
The Falaza Trail Run (Russia)
“I’m here to tell you that your husband will be the last to arrive, but he is alive,” Victor said, walking up to me. I laughed. “Yes, I already heard … Read more
