Citytrip, Crossing Asia, Culture & heritage, Germany, Overland travel, Poland, Russia (Europe), Ukraine

How my journey ended

The funny thing about being back in Moscow six months after I got there the first time, is that it seemed so much closer to home this time around. It looked more familiar and less exotic than when I had been travelling outbound. It was soothing, because it meant that the difficult journey back was… Continue reading How my journey ended

China, East Asia, Food & traditions, Leaving Europe, Mongolia, Overland travel, Russia (Asia), Russia (Europe), Transsiberian

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