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Some Things That Don’t Mesh in the Countries of the Silk Roadistan Tour

By on November 13, 2012 in Asia, China, Europe, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Soviet Travel, Turkey

I’m never going to stop talking about the Silk Roadistan Tour. Nope. It was just too interesting! So here we have some more observations from our months abroad this year.

November 13, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 11 }

The 29th Birthday Tour That Almost Didn’t Happen

By on October 30, 2012 in Asia, China

Maybe the complaints got to be too much, or maybe our guide didn’t translate the feelings to her boss correctly. She turned to us after clicking off the phone, stating, “Ok, the tour is cancelled.” To which I replied in a rage, “You’re ruining my birthday!”

October 30, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 5 }
toilet in mongolia

Toilet Adventures on the Silk Roadistan Tour

By on October 15, 2012 in Asia, China, Europe, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia

I don’t understand how people function without toilet privacy. I just don’t. It was an absolute struggle through the Silk Roadistan Tour when I had to not only deal with the dreaded squatter, but also, the squatter with no doors.

October 15, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 26 }

Show Me Your Favorite Hostel Art

By on September 26, 2012 in Asia, China, Hostels & Hotels

Where have you found your favorite hostel art? In this post, I share a hostel with some of my favorite hostel art, and then ask for you to show me yours.

September 26, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 14 }
peanut butter and Pat

Train Food: A Little Less Than Fancy

By on September 13, 2012 in Asia, China, Europe, Food & Drink, Mongolia, Russia, Soviet Travel

Remember when I took the Trans-Mongolian train from China to Russia? Remember when I discussed why we worked with Real Russia to get those train tickets, and also the electricity situation while on-board?

September 13, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 5 }
kashgar youth hostel compilation

A Good Hostel Can Be a Refuge

By on September 11, 2012 in Asia, China, Hostels & Hotels

You’d wander around the town wearing yourself down with the trials — like those listed above — and then walk through the big green doors for the Kashgar Old Town Youth Hostel and immediately feel at ease.

September 11, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 1 }
train computer open

Are There Power Outlets on the Trans-Mongolian Train?

By on August 30, 2012 in Asia, China, Europe, Mongolia, Russia, Soviet Travel

When you’re traveling long-term with limited gear in your bags and won’t be getting off a train for several days, you probably want to know a thing or two about the setup along the way… perhaps whether or not there are power outlets for you to charge your gear.

August 30, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 5 }
train window

Why We Chose to Work with Real Russia

By on August 27, 2012 in Asia, China, Europe, Mongolia, Russia, Soviet Travel

Thinking about taking a train trip through Russia? Find out why we chose to work with Real Russia to help us plan our trip of a lifetime: a journey on the Trans-Mongolian railway.

August 27, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 7 }
kashgar hostel

Kashgar Made Bishkek Feel Western

By on August 16, 2012 in Asia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

My realization on why I may love Bishkek so much. When put into perspective, Bishkek is a modern, easy-going Central Asian city. I just didn’t know how much until we hit Kashgar in the west of China.

August 16, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 6 }
Flying over the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Flying Over the Forbidden City

By on August 9, 2012 in Asia, China

You could probably say that there is too much to see at The Forbidden City in Beijing. Luckily, however, we discovered a super easy way to see the entire thing in just around 2 minutes: by air!

August 9, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 9 }