Makes sense; nonetheless, have fun! I visited Semipalatinsk about two years ago and I loved it. I'm sure youll be ahead of me though since...
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I want to travel to at least 140 countries. Even if that means quitting my job and straight traveling for 3 years :D
*August 09 update, 119 countries to go! =]
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Anyone want to go to Kazakhstan in July 2012? in the Travel Companions Branch
18 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Anyone want to go to Kazakhstan in July 2012? in the Travel Companions Branch
Yea, you should seek cheaper options. For that much, I could traverse across all of Russia. I do understand that the lack of knowing...
18 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Anyone been to Semey (Semipalatinsk)? in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I was there two years ago. I think its too late to help out though, this post is about 6 months old :P...
18 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Semipalatinsk Polygon nuclear testing site in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
Hey! Which tour here is to the polygon testing site? Could you give the direct link as I could find anything.
18 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called pick pockets in St Petersburg in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
lol that sucks! I feel sorry for that guy....
22 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trans Siberian Railway in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Well it was fast, before the ferry stopped running as everbrite said....
25 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Trans Siberian Railway in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
Europe... on my own for 3 months. First time in Russia, didnt speak Russian and I was by myself. Was scared shitless, got in a few fights...
26 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Independent travel in GOBI- DALANZADGAD in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Very nice post! This definitely will save others hours of research. Keep up the good work!
26 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Best (cheapest) way to travel from Mongolia to Kazakhstan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Check with stan tours. I remember them having a page dedicated to flights from Olgii to Kazakhstan. I know there are flights to Almaty and...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tsagaannuur / Tashanta border crossing in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
It is a huge help on the Russian side! On the Mongolian side, the older people will speak it but the younger ones might not. I usually...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called West Mongolia in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
If your into outside adventures, theres lots to do. Hiking, camping, etc. Theres a lake you COULD swim in... Though it looked way too dirty...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Find travel mate/10 days Mongolia/June 2012 in the Travel Companions Branch
Do you have gmail/google chat or facebook? Sounds interesting... Have a few more questions.
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tsagaannuur / Tashanta border crossing in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Aww, its kind of late for me to reply but for future reference, if your coming from Mongolia find your ride in Olgii! Dont go to...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Recent info needed Ulan Bator to Beijing in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
A word of advice, if you do as Gilti explained, 'shop around' for a bit while at the border; as in, ask around for prices before agreeing...
2 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Travelling in Mongolia for college student? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Agreed, UB has its rough areas. I met two Belgiums this past summer who had rocks thrown at them while walking down the street, hahahaha....
2 months ago

- Full Name Michael
- DOB April 14, 1988
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