It is about time that I finish this story. Two years ago, I failed at keeping this blog up to date because at some point while I was travelling, I happened to meet the man whom I still call my boyfriend today. I know I don’t necessarily need to justify myself, but although it definitely… Continue reading The rest of the story
Author: Morgane Vander Linden
A tough path to Hanoi, my home away from home
Going by train from Nanning (China) to Hanoi (Vietnam) didn't exactly make for the smoothest border crossing of the trip. But once I had arrived, I could proudly say that after taking 19 different trains and a bus, I had made it all the way to Southeast Asia, without taking one single airplane! And after… Continue reading A tough path to Hanoi, my home away from home
One day as a panda volunteer
The decision to go and volunteer at the panda base in Ya'An was a very impulsive one. I had initially only planned on visiting the place. But seeing the pandas and their environment made me want to come back for more. Applying: an administrational race against the clock When I e-mailed the panda base on… Continue reading One day as a panda volunteer
Chinese encounters – weirdos and sweethearts
"What are the Chinese like?" People keep asking me this question, and it’s impossible to answer it in one word. Some of the Chinese people I met were really nice, especially hostel staff, but also random people helping me out in the street. Others were impolite or even rude, mostly in queues or crowds. And… Continue reading Chinese encounters – weirdos and sweethearts
Crossing China from north to south in 10 photos
Travelling through China was quite the experience: a fascinating culture, strange people, delicious food, enormous crowds, stunning sights. In this blog post, I'll take you along my travel itinerary through China from north to south, showing you the places I have visited in exactly 10 photos. 1. Getting to know the Chinese tourist crowds at… Continue reading Crossing China from north to south in 10 photos
Beijing: my reset week
I didn't enjoy the 27-hour train ride from Ulan Bator to Beijing. I was upset that I had lost my glasses, and started reflecting on 5 weeks of travel in a melancholic way. Travel blues? Little did I know Beijing was going to completely turn that feeling around. Not in the first hour upon arriving,… Continue reading Beijing: my reset week
From Moscow to Beijing: life on the Transsiberian train
Almost 127 hours, that's how much time I spent on trains travelling from Moscow to Beijing. But what does life on the Transsiberian train consist of? Let me break down an average journey for you. The ticket Everything starts with the ticket! I pre-booked all of mine with RealRussia and printed them out before leaving.… Continue reading From Moscow to Beijing: life on the Transsiberian train
Mongolia: where weird things happen
While I was travelling through Russia, I experienced smooth changes as I moved along. When I arrived in Mongolia however, the change was big and sudden. For ten days, I would keep thinking "what the fuck?!" (pardon my French) in all kinds of ways. These are the things that I won't forget soon. The randomness… Continue reading Mongolia: where weird things happen
​The Transsiberian: crossing Siberia
Before planning this journey, I hardly knew anything about the region of Siberia, except for the fact that the winters there get extremely cold. My memories after spending ten days of exploring this part of Russia, shaped a very new and surprising image of Siberia. Let me count down the four highlights of my personal… Continue reading ​The Transsiberian: crossing Siberia
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