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Facilities on the Trans-Siberian
Many people dream of traveling from Vladivostok to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian railway, but what is it really like to spend a whole week on a train?
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Helen’s Homestay in Irkutsk
Getting to know the locals when you travel is best achieved by staying with them. If you're stopping off in Irkutsk on a Trans-Siberian trip, try Helen's Homestay.
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Life on the Trans-Siberian Railway
What can be expected once on board a Trans-Siberian train? This article deals with food, washing, accomodations, security and some general advice for travellers.
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Eastern Europe Top Tips
Poll results are in, and the majority of you are up for a journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Hanging out in St Pete’s or cruising the Croatian coast scored highly too
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Trans-Siberian Travel Tips
Taking the Trans-Siberian train across Russia is a travel dream of many. Read on to learn how to make the most of your experience.
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Baikal: The World's Biggest Lake
Lake Baikal is sometimes called the Blue Eye of Siberia and offers incredible natural beauty and a range of outdoor activities. Getting there can be fun too.
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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star
Thirty-three years after his first trip, Paul Theroux retraces much of the route he took around the cities and countryside of Asia in 1973.
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The Accidental Army Documentary
The 1914-1920 Czech Legion is the focus of a new documentary entitled "The Accidental Army: The Amazing True Story of the Czechoslovak Legion" by the Czech Legion Project
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The Siberian White Army 1918-1923
Fighting alongside 50,000 homeless Czech legionnaires and 70,000 Japanese troops the White forces under Admiral Kolchak fought the longest of any.
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Trans-Siberian: No Need to Book
By avoiding expensive tours and buying your Trans-Siberian train tickets directly you can not only save money but truly experience Russian hospitality.
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The Amazing Race 14 Episode 5 Recap
Seven teams travel through Russia where they face bitter cold in the snow and ice. Teams drive Russian cars and run marathons in their underwear enroute to the pit-stop.
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History of Faberge Eggs
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
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Russia Travel Guide
Russia's offerings are vast, complex and varied. Whether you're interested in a historical tour of her imperial past or something more modern or even kitchy, read on!
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Trans-Siberian Directions
To ride the Trans-Siberian across Russia is a travel dream. If it becomes a reality, exciting decisions must be made about direction and stopovers.
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Best Culinary Train Journeys
Travelling is all about testing and tasting new culinary delights so why wait until you get there? Indulge in fine wines while you dine on the world's luxury trains.
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Christie and Jodi Last, but Not Eliminated
Victor and Tammy show their true sides to the other teams. Christie's and Jodi's wrong turn almost cost them the game.
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Facts on Why Lake Baikal is the Deepest on Earth
Lake Baikal, or Baykal, as it is sometimes spelled, is immensely deep in proportion to its surface area. But what is the reason for its strange dimensions?
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Trans Siberian Orchestra
Never before has an ensemble of brilliant musicians been able to blend the charm of classical composition, the enchantment of Christmas, and the power of symphonic rock.
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20th Century Genghis Khan
The crazy life of white russian Major General Baron Ungern von Sternberg, psychopathic warlord of Mongolia and Military Buddhist
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Interventionists in the Far East
Japanese troops, assisted by the British, French and Americans, occupied the Russian far east for several years during the Russian Civil War.
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One Man's Guide to Cheap Flights
How Low Can You Go: Times' travel writer Tom Chesshyre's tale of his budget airline Odyssey round Europe using cheap fares to places he can't spell and can't pronounce
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The Czech Legion 1917-1920
Growing from a unit of volunteers that fought for the Tsar against the Hapsburg Empire, these 50,000 Czechs fought an amazing campaign for survival.
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Where to see 2008's Solar Eclipse
To see the total eclipse you'll need to be standing in a narrow swathe called The Path of Totality as the moon's shadow sweeps over, obscuring the Sun.
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Russian Easter
A description of the way Russians celebrate Easter, the way they celebrated during the reign of the Tsars, and plenty of information on Faberge!
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