Monthly Archives: October 2015

To the back of beyond by bus.

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Lou

I have taken many buses in the past, but none compare to the most recent from Ulaanbaatar to Bayan Olgii. I am not sure exactly how far it is, (even Google fails to know! ) but somewhere between 1400km and … Continue reading →

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Into Mongolia

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Lou

Even before we crossed the border, the landscape was changing. The South of Russia was already how I had imagined Mongolia to be. Wide open plains, burnt orange in colour with rocky mountains lining the horizon, rivers meandering through the … Continue reading →

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Lake Baikal

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Lou

Lake Baikal has become one of my favourite places. It is the largest freshwater lake in the world with over 20% of the world’s freshwater. It is also the deepest, a huge 1642m at its deepest point, and best of all, … Continue reading →

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A Trans-siberian journey

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Lou

On Thursday I boarded the train at 13.20 in Moscow with my new Brazilian friend Saulo, who I had met in the hostel and who was travelling on the same train as me. It is now 23.30 and I am … Continue reading →

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Moscow

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Lou

Although Moscow is known as the less beautiful compared to St Petersberg, still it’s oldest buildings seem to have been built for no other reason than decadence. They are extravagant buildings, built from beautiful stone with spires and golden roofs. … Continue reading →

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Warsaw: a day in the life.

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Lou

I woke up this morning to the sound of the bus driver announcing my stop. It was 5.30am and still dark outside. I shivered awake in the cold fresh air, with too few layers on in my hasty departure from … Continue reading →

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A Berlin Protest…

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Lou

It was late morning, and Jordi’s housemate casually mentioned that he was going to go to a demonstration later that day. Ever curious what these things are like in countries other than my own, and with nothing better to do … Continue reading →

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Berlin

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Lou

I have been on the road again for a week already, and even if I am not, time is flying. I spent the first couple of days travelling and I’ve noticed it feels so easy this time, partly because I … Continue reading →

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Into the unknown (again)…

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Lou

Once more I find myself sitting on a ferry, with no firm plans and just a vague idea what the near future holds. I love wild places, I love adventures and whilst I know you do not need to leave … Continue reading →

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About Me

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Lou

Hi! Thanks for choosing to read my blog! I am from the UK. I grew up in the stunning North York Moors National Park. I guess it was probably inevitable that I then fell in love with the wild places of the … Continue reading →

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