After arriving back at the train station at the proper time, I boarded the train heading from Irkutsk, Russia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. I was really excited for my first trip to Mongolia and glad that I’d managed to see more of Irkutsk before leaving. After my “no one speaks the same languages as me” experience…
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I woke up on my last day in Irkutsk to pouring rain. My plan to do some sightseeing was up in the air, because I’d been fighting a cold and didn’t want to board the train soaking wet that afternoon. I was also having trouble communicating with the hostel owner about trying to check out,…
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Even though it was only 9am, I took the trolley to my hostel and figured it didn’t hurt to ask about dropping my bags to do some sightseeing, even if I couldn’t check-in yet, because I knew it’s not high season right now. Despite the fact that it was a little tricky to find the…
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DAY 1 I arrived at the train station beyond excited to begin the Trans-Mongolian. From the start, just the engine attached to the train excited me. I was riding in 3rd class, which is like a normal sleeper car on a train, but eliminate the doors and add more beds in the hallway. Everyone had…
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After the amazing experiences I had in St. Petersburg, my time in Moscow really pales. I will hold onto the great memories I have from my first trip to Moscow 3 years ago, with one of my best friends. The train ride was uneventful & easy, then I arrived at the first hostel I’ve ever…
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