Last week, I travelled to the south of Mongolia on a week-long guided tour. Along with the guide, two drivers and 7 other travellers from Holland and Belgium, we set off from Ulaanbaatar in 2 Russian 4×4 vans, to explore the Gobi desert.
Continue reading Holland to Hong Kong travel journal #8: staying with nomads in the Gobi desert
I spent my first few days in Mongolia in the capital city. I prepared for my week-long trip into the Gobi desert. This included grocery shopping, but also getting to know the country and some of its history before heading south.
Continue reading Holland to Hong Kong travel journal #7: my first days in Mongolia
The city of Irkutsk was my last stop in Russia. After the tough but beautiful hike at Lake Baikal, I had one free day left to explore the city, before I would take the train to Mongolia.
Continue reading Holland to Hong Kong travel journal #6: exploring Irkutsk and leaving Russia
When my train arrived in Irkutsk on Saturday morning, I went straight to the most popular destination on Lake Baikal’s 2000km long shoreline: Listvyanka.
Continue reading Holland to Hong Kong travel journal #5: Visiting Lake Baikal in Siberia
I have to admit I was a bit sad when my train rolled into Irkutsk Passazhirskiy station this morning. Living on a train for 83 hours was everything I hoped it would be, and more. It was the ultimate way to get to know Russia.
Continue reading Holland to Hong Kong travel journal #4: four nights on the Trans-Siberian Railway
When the plans for my trip were made, it became clear pretty quickly that I would have only one day to explore Moscow. In order to make the most of that day, I planned it all out in advance.
Continue reading Holland to Hong Kong travel journal #3: How to see Moscow in one day
After yesterday’s crazy adventure, the second day of my journey to Moscow was a breeze. Not long after boarding the train, my roommate and I folded away the seats and pulled the beds out of the wall so we could sleep, setting our alarm clocks for 05:00, for the border crossing between Poland and Belarus.
Continue reading Holland to Hong Kong travel journal #2: The night train to Moscow
