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A discussion.| 33 Replies: « back 1 2 next » |  joncasssouthkorea Jon Wick Post Count: 15 Msg: #1 39 weeks ago, March 12th 2009 | I'm just thinking about things like stops, accomodations on and off train, itinerary, ticket purchasing, info I need for border crossings... pretty much anything at this point is helpful. Just looking for some direction. Thanks all! | -Jon  callufrax Stephen Jones Post Count: 42 Msg: #2 39 weeks ago, March 12th 2009 | Take a look at this link. You may find it useful: | http://www.seat61.com/Trans-Siberian.htm  Mell Mell Post Count: 14502 Msg: #3 39 weeks ago, March 12th 2009 | Hello Jon |  I havent been on that journey myself but here is a blog I recently read by a TravelBlog member who has. TransSiberian Railway Mel andyb AB Post Count: 8 Msg: #4 39 weeks ago, March 12th 2009 | Hey, | Was planning a similar trip myself a year or so ago, although it had to be postponed. That seat61 site that is posted above is awesome, has tonnes of info. Another site I found quite useful was realrussia.co.uk. I think it's basically just a tour company but you can put in an accurate itinerary, with how many stops you want in each place etc and get a quote for the trip straight away. Mell Mell Post Count: 14502 Msg: #5 39 weeks ago, March 13th 2009 | Here is another blog about the Trans-Siberian. | Trans-Siberian trip planning joncasssouthkorea Jon Wick Post Count: 15 Msg: #6 39 weeks ago, March 14th 2009 | Alright!! Thanks so much! I can't wait to get the trip planning underway... an exciting part of the whole journey, isn't it? | callufrax Stephen Jones Post Count: 42 Msg: #7 39 weeks ago, March 14th 2009 | Definitely! I've been having a lot of fun, over the last year, planning my RTW trip! |  The Travel Camel Shane Dallas Post Count: 1056 Msg: #8 39 weeks ago, March 14th 2009 | This thread has me seriously considering the trip in the future - it would be awesome! And yes, planning is a very exciting part of any journey! It appears that the Trans-Mongolian trip via Mongolia into Beijing has the best scenery. | A big hassle seems to be the Visa reqiurements in Russia - but if you plan early enough, that obstacle should be overcome. Mell Mell Post Count: 14502 Msg: #9 39 weeks ago, March 15th 2009 | Here is a related thread. | 6 months in Asia, Trans-Siberian Railway, UK - Budget info, where to go, how to get there.... ??? Mel  EdVallance Edward Adrian-Vallance Post Count: 67 Msg: #10 39 weeks ago, March 16th 2009 | visa for Russia's really easy if you just get an agency to do it for you. There are plenty on the web, just search. Visa for Mongolia's pretty easy too, just need a print out of a hotel booking for a night or two and take it to the embassy. | I find seat61 great for info on routes and schedules but he always recommends the most expensive options, like hiring your own 4-bed cabin on the trans siberian! surely half the fun of that trip would be being in the platzkart (common carriage) and meeting all the other people on the journey?! Mell Mell Post Count: 14502 Msg: #11 39 weeks ago, March 16th 2009 |  There are plenty on the web, just search. Are they generally trustworthy? EdVallance Edward Adrian-Vallance Post Count: 67 Msg: #12 39 weeks ago, March 16th 2009 | yes, completely trustworthy. I've used several of them several times and everyone I know who's used them speaks very highly of them. In fact, pretty much everyone I know who's been to Russia as a tourist has used one of those agencies - with all the hassle of obtaining a letter of invitation otherwise, they've become the standard way of doing it. Just choose one of the first ones that appears when you google "Russian visa". | Mell Mell Post Count: 14502 Msg: #13 39 weeks ago, March 16th 2009 | Thanks Edward :) | surfdude jack hawes Post Count: 2 Msg: #14 39 weeks ago, March 17th 2009 | The Trans-Siberian is an amazing experience, and a very long journey. <snip> | [Edited: 08:55 - Mell - Removed promotion. ] system TravelBlog System User Post Count: 944 Msg: #15 38 weeks ago, March 19th 2009 | 1 posts moved to this new topic: River cruises through Russia. |  Charmita and Olarse Paula & Nick Rowlands Post Count: 7 Msg: #16 38 weeks ago, March 20th 2009 | Hey there, you can also see our blog if you like: http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Charmita-and-Olarse/page-4.html | Cheers! Nick.  cabochick Andrea Post Count: 48 Msg: #17 38 weeks ago, March 20th 2009 | Hello Jon. I'm planning for the TSR in November this year and will be going with Gap Adventures on their 21 day trip. Its a little pricey but I figure since it starts in China, I'll be able to enjoy the great wall etc first. I don't mind paying more because I will be travelling alone, and I believe having a tour guide will allow me to get the most out of the trip. I don't speak a spec of russian except Da and Nyt, so I'd better start brushing up! | Mell Mell Post Count: 14502 Msg: #18 38 weeks ago, March 20th 2009 | Its a little pricey....How much does it cost? joncasssouthkorea Jon Wick Post Count: 15 Msg: #19 38 weeks ago, March 23rd 2009 | A monster Kudos everyone- Gamsa Hamnida (as they say in Korea)! This thread has been a wealth of info. I've found that seat61 is incredible and answers a lot of questions, gives me great direction. I got some prices back hovering under 800$ USD, with stops in UlanBator, Mongolia and Lk. Bakal (the city name escapes me right now-sorry). How does that compare? | Oh- and thanks cabochick, I learned my first two Russian words today! Mell Mell Post Count: 14502 Msg: #20 23 weeks ago, July 2nd 2009 | Trans-Siberian Railway packages/tours Trans-Siberian train [Edited: 11:07 - Mell ] 33 Replies: « back 1 2 next » | Number of Users: 13 | Number of Posts: 33 33 Replies: « back 1 2 next » | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
