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The Sights and Sounds of Moscow, Russia
Blog: WildJunket - 23 January 2012
This is a sponsored guest post by Paul Linky. Spanning eleven time zones and two continents, Russia is the largest country in the world.
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Snapshot Sunday, The Astrakhan Kremlin
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 25 September 2011
I didn't even know Astrakhan existed before our drive through Russia during the Mongol Rally. Located on the banks of the Volga River ever so close to the Caspian Sea,
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Tips for Driving From England to Mongolia for Anyone
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 20 September 2011
Having just travelled nearly 10,000 miles by car from London, England to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia we are hooked on driving adventures. The Mongol Rally was a blast especially once we entered countries like Kazakhstan and Mongolia.
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American Express Kindly, Accepted in Central Asia
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 14 September 2011
This summer we were approached by American Express Canada to test drive their new American Express Gold Rewards Card and after using it for the past few months, we're big fans.
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Deb’s First Photostory, Mongol Rally Moments
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 10 September 2011
What did we see on the road during the Mongol Rally? A Lot. I know that Dave always does the PhotoStories on the Website, but I had a few gems that I took during our 5 weeks on the road.
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24 Hours at the Mongol Border
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 3 September 2011
We knew it would take a while to enter Mongolia from Russia during the Mongol Rally. We were importing a car to be donated to charity through The Adventurists after all and there is a lot of paperwork and bureaucracy to deal with.
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The Russian Border, Our Final Crossing
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 2 September 2011
It was Friday morning at 11:00 am when we arrived at the Russian border to get ready to leave the country. We knew that the Mongolian border closed on Sundays and if they had the inkling to take a long weekend, it could close on Saturday too.
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How To Wait at a Border – Mongol Rally
Blog: Ottsworld - 1 September 2011
They say patience is a virtue. I’ve learned to developed my patience through traveling, but the border crossings on the Mongol Rally kick it up to a whole new level of patience that is required. For our last border crossing, “Wait” is the word of the day…and night. This was it , our last border [...]
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Mother Russia Stands Proud Over Volgograd
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 28 August 2011
We were excited to be driving through Volgograd during the Mongol Rally. It is a city that has a famous past of enduring an epic battle that was possibly the major turning point in changing the outcome of World War II.
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Now that’s how you cross a border
Blog: Canada's Adventure Couple - 25 August 2011
Border Crossings had been a bit of a worry on the Mongol Rally. Up until our Russian entry we didn’t have the proper paperwork for our car.
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Bad Things do Happen on the Mongol Rally
Blog: Ottsworld - 20 August 2011
By the time this post goes live, I’m hoping that I will be close to entering Mongolia. I feel (and hope) it’s at this point I can breath a small sigh of relief. As we’ve traveled through Europe and Central Asia, I’ve been slightly on edge because driving a car through these parts of the world as [...]
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Pyramiden – an Arctic ghost town
Blog: Sophie's World - 18 August 2011
I’m in Pyramiden, once a showcase of the Soviet Union, a perfect mining community, set between mountains, glaciers and fjords in the Svalbard archipelago. Today, it’s an Arctic ghost town!...Pyramiden – an Arctic ghost town is a post from Sophie's World
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Teaming up in Volgograd – Mongol Rally
Blog: Ottsworld - 14 August 2011
As we rolled into Volgograd (the former Stalingrad) it was filled with boxy cement architecture and crazy drivers. We stayed near the town center in an apartment sponsored by Roomorama. It’s always interesting to get to see the insides of these buildings that look a bit depressing from the outside. The apartment had it’s quirks, [...]
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Russia Sterotypes- Mongol Rally
Blog: Ottsworld - 13 August 2011
This is my first time in Russia – and I’m sorry it’s so short. However it hasn’t taken me long to get a bit of a feel for the Russian culture and it’s living conditions. Most of the time when I go to a country for the first time it’s all about shattering stereotypes that [...]
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Barentsburg highlights
Blog: Sophie's World - 7 July 2011
Barentsburg, you say? Where on earth… ? The Svalbard archipelago has four settlements of significant size, one of them is Russian. Norway has sovereignty over the archipelago, but the Treaty...Barentsburg highlights is a post from Sophie's World
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Nightlife and Bars in Moscow, Russia
Blog: Pommie Travels - 31 May 2011
The capital of the Russian Federation, Moscow sounds frosty but this city is a blend of modern, soviet and traditional architecture, vibrant if a little expensive nightlife and world class sites. You may not know the name St Basil, but this cathedral has the famous onion domes that are the sight most people associate with [...]
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Photos That Inspire – Church on Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia
Blog: Flying Coach - 16 May 2011
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood As soon as I saw the name “Church on Spilled Blood“, I thought we must visit this church. I guess I just have an affinity for the dramatic. Perhaps that’s why I am so fascinated with Russia as a country in the first place. I hope [...]
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Vagabond Anarchist – Emma Goldman
Blog: Vagobond.com - 13 May 2011
Her life was filled with constant movement from city to city and town to town.
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Morocco's RAM and Russia's Aeroflot sign Memorandum
Blog: The View from Fez - 21 March 2011
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Where in the World? Stunning Lake
Blog: Todd's Wanderings - 18 March 2011
Follow the posts down to the lake. Do you know where you’re going? Update: The winner is David…who guessed, Lake Baikal in Russia! Thanks again to Magda for a beautiful photo. Here’s what she had to say: This photo was taken on the Olkhon Island on the Lake Baikal in Russia. Lake Baikal is world’s oldest and deepest lake as well as the largest source of fresh water on the planet. Olkhon is the largest island on the lake and for centuries the local people have believed it to be a spiritual place. Shamanism is a very strong cult on the island up to this day.
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Russia
Blog: GoBackpacking - 1 February 2011
Not all Russians drink vodka.---------Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog.Membership includes 12 lessons, community forum, audio interviews, and a blog.
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Europe-Asia Continental Divide
Blog: Roving Light Travel Photo Blog - 17 October 2010
Border crossing is an integral part of travel when you move from country to country. And on many land border crossing, it is an adventure itself eg. Kunjerab Pass between Pakistan and China (check out my article here)! However, along the Trans-Siberian Rail, you will not cross countries, but cross continents instead!
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4 Of The Most Dangerous & Crazy Roads Around The World
Blog: As We Travel - 17 October 2010
Traveling equals a lot of time spent using different kinds of transport. In New Zealand we spent 60 hours traveling around on buses.
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Old Man Winter is On His Way
Blog: American in Russia - 8 October 2010
and the weather people say he’s mad this year. But seriously. wintertime in Moscow can be enjoyable in many ways. Winters in Moscow start in mid-November and lasts until mid-March, the temperature averages about -10 degrees C. This winter the temp is suppose to drop into the –25 degrees C. for several days. With snow covering everything, Moscow becomes one big playground for young and old alike. You will have plenty of opportunities to go sledding or skating or just walk around and enjoy the magical atmosphere in the historic center.
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Trans-Siberian Railway: Trip Overview
Blog: Flying Coach - 6 October 2010
Sara and I have just returned from our 36-day Trans-Siberia trip and we had planned on it being an epic adventure, so our expectations were high. The actual journey far surpassed anything I could have imagined. I had very high hopes and not only was I not let down, but my hopes were blown out [...]
