Tag Archives: Russia

Entering Europe Proper

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Lou

After more than a year away from Europe, it felt amazing to re-enter, cycling beneath the familiar blue sign with a circle of stars that symbolises the EU, at the border into Finland.  Our last couple of nights in Russia … Continue reading →

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The Tortoise and The Hare

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Lou

We left Saint Petersburg three days ago and suddenly it felt like an entirely new trip! 🙂  All the hassle of my pannier rack breaking, the lack of fuel and my illness (which we now think was pneumonia) fell away … Continue reading →

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Money Money Money

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Lou

I have been asked a few times how much it has cost me to travel. So, though it’s not particularly exciting, here is what I have spent from the moment I left home to Ulaanbaatar. I will post the costs … 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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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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