Into Russia with the Mongolian Sock Smuggler
The last 36 hours have been spent in a train from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Irkutsk, Russia. 3 of us shared a cabin. An aussie tour guide, a Mongolian woman and I. We arrived at the border ~4am. This...
View ArticleWhen vinegar pranks go bad.
In Russian style we were drinking shots of vodka as toasts. Well into the session one of the group decided it would be a funny prank to have some people drink white vinegar. Long story short, 2 of us...
View ArticleTrans-Siberian
Its like being packed alive in a sardine can, except its every type of fish. I ended up on a train from Irkutsk to Moscow. One that no tourists take. Be as it may this was fun. My carriage was made up...
View ArticleThe Russian Exit Stamp Experience
I was on a Eurolines bus from St Petersberg to Estonia. 30 Passengers, nothing out of the ordinary. We reached the Russian Immigration Control Point. At which point we grab our bags and head to get our...
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