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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 }

Best 13 Cents Ever?

By on November 6, 2012 in Asia, Food & Drink, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

Someone might not be very happy with me for putting this up, but I think it’s hilarious. After going through my photos today, this is the post I came up with. Enjoy!

November 6, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 17 }

What I Couldn’t Take My Eyes Off Of at the State Hermitage Museum

By on October 4, 2012 in Europe, Russia, Soviet Travel

Art, grand staircases, columns, high ceilings, crown molding, gold trim. The State Hermitage Museum is everything you’d expect from over-the-top Russia, but what exactly caught most of my attention? Read on, friends.

October 4, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 7 }
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 }
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 }
brooke's haircut adventure in Bishkek's Osh Bazaar

You Can’t Do That at the Bazaar

By on August 23, 2012 in Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

Because Pat was looking all scrubby after a month on the road, I had to get roped in, too.

August 23, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 9 }
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 }
horse milking

Horse Milk Tourism: It’s a Thing

By on August 14, 2012 in Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Soviet Travel

Just when you thought I couldn’t talk about horse milk any more, I go and drop a bombshell. I tell of my discovery of horse milk tourism in this post and how, yes, it is a real thing.

August 14, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 5 }
Brooke solo on the Sapsan train.

Our Atypical Trans-Mongolian Railway Route

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

As you all know, a big part of the Silk Roadistan tour was the big bad Trans-Mongolian railway journey. Before you ask: Yes, it was awesome. I plan to blog thoroughly about the trip in detail, but just to get you caught up, here is the atypical Trans-Mongolian railway route.

July 30, 2012 · Continue Reading · Comments { 28 }