New Publication: Trans-Siberian Railway's Rossiya - USSR vs Russia
From top left, clockwise: Lake Baikal from the train; Sapsan high speed train in St. Petersburg; the Rossiya at Zabaikalsk station;...
Cape to Cairo Railway Journey
African Rail Adventures - THE CAPE TO CAIRO RAIL JOURNEY The vast dunes of the 2,000 km long Namib Desert stretching along the southwest...
The Return
THE RETURN Something magical sets apart those of us who dream of an overseas life, from those who remain content to stay in their home...
Sapsam Trains and Lenin's Locomotive
Several so-called "high – speed" Sapsam trains cover the 650 km between St Petersburg and Moscow in under 4 hours. Top speed of the...
The Grand Express to St Petersburg
There are many trains between Moscow and St Petersburg; the fastest make it in four hours. There are also many choices for overnight...
Cold Wine and Warm Beer in Siberia (repaired!)
There is an interesting story behind that tantalizing glass of Zhiguli beer I just posted. Food in the dining car was quite edible,...
Vladivostok to Irkutsk; 3 Days on the Rails
After a quick 2 – hour flight from Tokyo, my Russia arrival couldn’t have been easier; no arrival forms needing completion; baggage...
travel blog
Trans Siberian rail journey has begun with first night in Nippori neighborhood of Tokyo; tomorrow on the Vladivostok by plane and...
New Trans Siberian Adventure
Leaving this week for a return visit to Russia to ride the Trans Siberian railway...from Vladivostok this time. Also to find the old...
