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Extraordinary Vagabonds: Harry Franck, Pioneer of the Vagabonds
Blog: Vagobond.com - 6 October 2010
Harry Franck's willingness to travel with no money, his keen eye for the details of his journey and the societies he recorded (some of which soon disappeared) make him a welcome addition to our list of Extraordinary Vagabonds.
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Eastern or Western Route North from Tashkent to Russia?
Blog: Abandon the Cube - 4 October 2010
Before leaving Tashkent I spent several hours pouring over countless maps of Kazakhstan and Russia, trying to work out the best route to Mongolia.
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Tomsk, Siberia
Blog: Roving Light Travel Photo Blog - 3 October 2010
Tomsk may not ring a bell for quite a few Trans-Siberian travellers, and it is a pity. While not on the main Trans-Siberian line, it is a simple "detour" well worth doing, esp in autumn when the city is graced by the autumn foliage.
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The Brothers K introduces Russia
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 27 September 2010
Destination: Russia Book: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky A GUEST POST BY KATHRYN LANCE Dostoevsky and Me The year I turned sixteen, I fell in love with a book that changed my life forever. The book was The Brothers Karamazov, and I read it compulsively, finishing in three days. To me it held the [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library
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Stalingrad – Not One Step Back
Blog: Abandon the Cube - 27 September 2010
Seemingly small from a distance, the Battle of Stalingrad monument is absolutely massive. It takes a few minutes to realize the tiny dots walking around the base are people. The long stretch of stairs heading towards the statue are surrounded by battle scene frescoes, memorial plaques, and even sounds and music. Each step up, sets [...] Related posts:Onward to Volgograd!
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Snapshot: Moscow’s Red Square
Blog: To China... and Beyond! - 24 September 2010
It’s hard to believe that it’s been only three months since Dan and I embarked on our Trans-Mongolian Railway trip. Since then, I’ve been home in the States for the first time in a year, moved to Beijing, found an apartment and started a grueling schedule of Chinese classes.
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Onward to Volgograd!
Blog: Abandon the Cube - 22 September 2010
Imagine you have just jumped out of a hot shower on an extremely hot day, and then you plug in the hair dryer on high heat and point it right at your face.
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Moscow’s Indian Summer, The Perfect Time of Year to Get Out and Explore this Fascinating City
Blog: American in Russia - 21 September 2010
Autumn in Moscow can be really be warm and sunny, especially in the beginning of September. But towards mid September, things start to change in this old ancient city known as Moscow. If you want to rest from the blazing heat of Russia’s summer, then there's a little secret about Moscow that many seem to forget.
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Border Crossing with Russia
Blog: Abandon the Cube - 18 September 2010
We anticipated a bit of hassle crossing the Ukrainian border into Russia, but we in no way were prepared for the events that transpired when we finally reached the Ukrainian departure point and the Russian entry border.
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Another Exclusive for American in Russia—Inside the Rebuilt Summer Palace of Tsar Alexis Mikhailovich in Kolomenskoye Park
Blog: American in Russia - 12 September 2010
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Back After A Brief Delay
Blog: Flying Coach - 8 August 2010
Recently, Sara and I have been busy with work and haven’t had any time to tend to our travel blog. That is about to change, however, because we have also been busy planning our next epic journey and plan to share all of the details. We have always loved to travel, but something happened to [...]
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Quick posting about a recent trip to Russia — Moscow and Saratov
Blog: Travel China and the World - 4 August 2010
Time really goes by very fast…and things around us (the world around us) is changing fast as well. I just recently had the opportunity to go on a trip to Russia. I have been to Russia only once before — and that was long, really long time ago, so it almost does [...]
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Day 18: Iconic Moscow
Blog: To China... and Beyond! - 20 July 2010
MOSCOW — They say that in Russia, all trains lead to Moscow. In Moscow, all roads lead to Red Square. The huge cobblestoned square is the heart of the city, and many of Moscow’s most famous sites are concentrated around the square. Today, we managed to visit most of them.
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Day 17: Russia’s Churches
Blog: To China... and Beyond! - 19 July 2010
MOSCOW — Before I came to Russia, my knowledge of Russian church architecture was limited to St. Basil’s Cathedral. I half-expected the insides of Russian churches to resemble the Candyland-fantasy exterior of Russia’s most famous church. In St.
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Day 16: Peterhof, Playground of the Czars
Blog: To China... and Beyond! - 18 July 2010
ST. PETERSBURG — Along with a good portion of St. Petersburg, we escaped the city on this sunny Sunday for the cooler confines of Peterhof, the Summer Palace originally designed by Peter the Great. Crowds not withstanding, it was a terrific excursion.
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Day 15: Make the Most of the Hermitage Museum
Blog: To China... and Beyond! - 17 July 2010
ST. PETERSBURG — On our second day in St. Petersburg, we headed for the State Hermitage Museum, Russia’s most important museum dedicated to non-Russian art. In size and scope, the Hermitage rivals the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Louvre.
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Saint Petersburg Part II – Top 15 Things to Do
Blog: Solo Traveler - 14 July 2010
After yesterday's warnings about Saint Petersburg, here are the reasons to go. Fifteen of them.
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Saint Petersburg Part 1: 19 Things Not to Do
Blog: Solo Traveler - 13 July 2010
While Saint Petersburg is high on my list of places to go, as guest blogger Ed Ryder shares, there are many, many precautions to take. Have a read of this fascinating post.
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Top Photography Sites of Moscow – Part 14 – The Rebuilt Summer Palace of Tsar Alexis Mikhailovichin in Kolomenskoye, “The Eight Wonder of The World”
Blog: American in Russia - 11 July 2010
All roads lead to Kolomenskoye, an ancient Russian road sign pointing the way to the Kolomenskoye estate
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Moscow Streets - Pokrovka Street
Blog: American in Russia - 2 July 2010
Technorati Tags: Moscow,Russia,Pokrovka Street,treetwalking Photography Tours,Moscow's historic streets,Moscow's historic Streets,
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Three Years and Counting
Blog: Trail of Ants - 30 June 2010
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Process for Acquiring a Russian Tourist Visa and Invitation Letter/Vouchers
Blog: Abandon the Cube - 22 June 2010
Okay folks, this visa process is a bit more in depth than any of the other visa applications for any other country we have visited.
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Top Photography Sites of Moscow – Part 14 - The Arkhangelskoye Estate, The Russian Versailles
Blog: American in Russia - 22 June 2010
Technorati Tags: Moscow,Russia,blogsherpa,Arkhangelskoye Estate,Krasnogorsky district of Moscow,Princes Golitsyn,Prince Yusupov
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Top Photography Sites in Moscow – Part 13 – Izhmailovsky Park
Blog: American in Russia - 16 June 2010
Technorati Tags: Moscow,Russia,Moscow parks,Izmailovsky Park,Izmailovsky Market,Pokhorovoskiy Cathedral,Silver Island,
