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Re: Hiking in Baikal lake

by JonMW 22 January 2012

I was reading about Arshan and it sounded nice but I couldn't find it on the map. Took me a while to realize it's not on the lake. If…
Re: Transmongolian express. Info about stop in Irkutsk

by jaoto 05 January 2012

>The big question for me is, how many days I will have to plan between arriving and leaving Irkutsk Well, first this is a question like…
RE: Transmongolian express. Info about stop in Irkutsk

by everbrite 04 January 2012

Russia is NOT a budget destination. Accommodations are pricier than Asia. Food is more costly and admission fees are high for foreigners.…
Re: Trans-Mongolian Itinerary

by soysolindo 23 June 2011

That's good to know, thanks for sharing. What time does the night bus leave? We get into UU around 8pm (via UB bus). We aren't planning…
RE: Trans-Mongolian Itinerary

by micolett 22 June 2011

Another option is to go by bus or marshrutka from Ulan - Ude to Arshan. Morning or evening departures, easy to "book" (just go to the…
Re: Trans-Mongolian Itinerary

by soysolindo 22 June 2011

Thanks Ruth for responding so quickly. To clarify, I've listed the day number of the trip, not the actual date of the month (so it start…
Trans-Mongolian Itinerary

by soysolindo 22 June 2011

Well here goes: After lurking around these forums for a few months now, I finally have an itinerary that is in enough shape to share…
RE: Trans Mongolian Trip August 2012

by everbrite 30 May 2011

spoerle - Below is what I usually post when I am on my own computer: Below is what I can my transsib starter information. Try the lib…
RE: Interesting sights along the Trans Siberian railway?

by everbrite 21 May 2011

Try the library or a used bookstore for either of the two TransSiberian guidebooks, one by LP and the other by Trailblazer. Look at these…
RE: Help needed: Getting to the transsiberian train from China

by everbrite 10 April 2011

You did not indicate your passport and this may make some difference on your possibilities for this trip. >Visas: China, Mongolia and…
RE: Transmongolian solo travel

by everbrite 31 January 2011

Yes, it is safe provided that you are sensible, have had some experience traveling, don't challenge the locals to drinking contests, don't…
RE: Tran-siberian railway

by everbrite 27 November 2010

>I'm planning to do the Trans-siberian Railway next spring but I'm not sure where should I stop...any tips on must-see places? Below is…
RE: camping in mongolia? and suggested itineraries...?

by everbrite 02 October 2010

emmahanusch - Below is what I call my transsib starter information. Try the library or a used bookstore for either of the two TransSiber…
RE: Russia, TransSiberian, Belarus and Ukraine sticky

by everbrite 08 August 2010

It is definitely more expensive than flying. No question about this. Just the cost of the visas is significant. Russia is not a budget…
RE: trans siberain, travel in october

by everbrite 02 July 2010

1. It will be WAY MORE expensive to travel overland than to fly. 2. Personally 6 days on a train would not appeal to me. I have covered…
RE: Ruski Huski train trip on the cheap

by everbrite 16 June 2010

Hundreds of people travel in Russia independently along this route every year. Below is what I can my transsib starter information.…
RE: Trans Siberian/ Mongolian/Manchurian

by everbrite 11 April 2010

Most people who do this trip don't fly to Moscow to start because the cost of flights is so high. Instead they start from one of the Baltic…
RE: Trans-Mongolian tickets...

by everbrite 04 April 2010

I think you have your dates wrong. I assume that you will arrive in Beijing in June 2011. 1. You canNOT buy a ticket and hop on and…
RE: Trans Siberian

by everbrite 24 January 2010

I would not say that travel to Russia is "a nice relaxing break" from anywhere. If you are looking for a tour, check gapadventures,…
RE: Moskva-Irkutsk-UlanUde-UlanBator-Beijing?

by everbrite 27 October 2009

Where to stop, how long to spend there and such will depend upon your interests which you neglected to mention. Normally I would also…
RE: Want to book trans siberian train in moscow

by everbrite 12 October 2009

This is not a budget trip. Long distances, limited hostels and a host of other things make it cheaper to fly. Below is a report of infor…
RE: Trans-Siberian Railroad

by everbrite 24 September 2009

What are your interests? How much time do you have to spend in Russia? How tolerant are you of cold? Here is my usual information. If…
RE: Trans-Mongolian Express

by everbrite 10 September 2009

There are only three classes of train travel - first class or luks is a 2 person cabin. The comfort is pretty much the same as 2nd class…
RE: need russia clarification and advice!

by everbrite 26 July 2009

Pakistani visa can be obtained in Chengdu and there may be some reports that it can be obtained at the border. In either place it is definit…
RE: Moscow to Beijing travel options

by everbrite 17 July 2009

In terms of cost, your best option to get from Moscow to Beijing is to fly. Flying is definitely cheaper than taking the train and making…