The Joy of Overlanding with Kids (Where are We – Russia 4)
Overlanding with kids? Is that possible? Isn’t it dangerous? Iris and Ronald show us for a week what a joy it can be to go overlanding with kids.
Travel Information on Russia (part 2) – Budget Report
This is part 2 of a 2-series Country Report on Russia. Here is part 1. Note: This budget report on East Russia covers our journey from Vladivostok to Ulan Ude, so … Read more
Travel Information on Russia (part 1) – Roads, Maps, Traffic Rules, Shipping, Ticks, WiFi & More
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Organizing your Visa for Russia
Applying for your Russia visa may seem complicated but isn’t. Just follow these steps and you’ll get your visa for Russia without too much of a hassle.
The Ferry Crossing From South Korea to Russia (+ the Car Paperwork)
The easiest way to get your car from South Korea or Japan to northern Asia is a ferry crossing to Russia. Here’s the lowdown on how we did that with our Land Cruiser.
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.
Accommodation & Camping in Russia
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Rough Camping along Lake Baikal (Where Are We – Russia 3)
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.
Inaugurating the Taiga Pitch Overlanders’ Campsite (Where are We – Russia 2)
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.
How to Start an Off-road Adventure in Russia (Where Are We – Russia 1)
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.
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)
A one-week visit to Vladivostok includes train ride to the countryside where Coen will run his first marathon trail run in the Falaza Mountains.
