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Travelling the Trans-Siberian & Mongolian Railways

Created by sararevell on August 24, 2007

In Spring 2006, we travelled by train from St. Petersburg to Shanghai by way of the Trans-Siberian from Moscow to Irkutsk and the Trans-Mongolian from Irkutsk to Beijing. Despite the lengthy journey time and border crossings, we settled into the pace of train travel with relative ease.

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Created by sararevell on August 6, 2007

A trip to St. Petersburg deserves a week at the very least. Sadly, we only had three days but staying at a homestay apartment near the Peter and Paul Fortress we visited some of the main historical attractions in one of Russia’s most majestic cities.

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Created by Wasatch on June 1, 2006

There is much more to Russia than its two great cites, and a river cruise is a great way to see it all.

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Created by 80 Ways Tim on June 29, 2005

Travelling the world in seven weeks using eighty different methods of transport is my goal - www.80ways.co.uk.

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Created by KDKerr on June 8, 2005

Peter the Great envisioned St. Petersburg as a reflection of the great European cities and the primary Russian shipping port via the Baltic Sea. While Petersburg is equal in prominence to Moscow, its European-influenced architecture makes it less Russian than the country's capital.

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Created by marif on June 8, 2004

Venetian-style water canals, Russian church architecture, world famous museums, splendid imperial palaces, opera and ballet theatres and parks adorned with outstanding fountains distinguish St.Petersburg from other big European cities. Charming white summer nights, huge bridges spanning the Neva and majestic boulevards complete the picture.

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Created by marcopolo on April 6, 2004

St. Petersburg has celebrated its 300th birthday and never looked better! The Venice of the North boasts world class restaurants, great hotels, a vibrant night life and more music, art, and culture than anywhere else on the globe.

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Created by angelsil on February 4, 2003

In January 0f 2002, I ventured to St. Petersburg, Russia, for the trip of a lifetime. I was lucky enough to visit most of the major sites and enjoy an unusal thaw in the weather.