Category: Trans-Mongolian

Organising a Trans-Mongolia train journey independently – it’s easier than you might think

Posted in Backpacking Destinations, Mongolia, Russia, Trans-Mongolian3 Comments

From getting a Russian visa to booking train journeys through Russia – how to plan a Trans-Mongolia train journey independently When I first started planning my Russia to Mongolia train journey I was quite sure it’d be easy enough to do independently. I’ve never used travel agencies or been on a package holiday and I’m…… Continue reading Organising a Trans-Mongolia train journey independently – it’s easier than you might think

Planning a Trans-Siberian or Trans-Mongolian train trip? Eight decisions you need to make first

Posted in Backpacking Destinations, Backpacking tips, Russia, Trans-Mongolian, Trans-SIberian3 Comments

Taking a train across Russia is something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s at the top of many bucket lists and quite rightly so, the official route being over 9,000 km long and passing through eight different time zones. I have romantic notions of being ferried across the continent in a glamorous sleeping compartment, just…… Continue reading Planning a Trans-Siberian or Trans-Mongolian train trip? Eight decisions you need to make first