My train arriving in Tobolsk

The first day in Siberia (Tobolsk, Russia)

May 16th 2008
(Day 42 on the road)Siberia officially begins at Kilometer 2102. I however didn't notice that, as I was trying to get some sleep. After a full day of sightseeing in Yekaterinburg and my train leaving around midnight, I was knacked. I arrived in Tobolsk at 0600h with small eyes. But the sun was shining, and I was in Siberia! My train onwards to Omsk was scheduled for 2345h that same night ... read more

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Founded in the 12th century, the Principality of Muscovy, was able to emerge from over 200 years of Mongol domination (13th-15th centuries) and to gradually conquer and absorb surrounding principalities. In the early 17th century, a new Romanov Dynas... ... read more

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Living the Dream - Ben travels around South America - July 2022 until August 2023 In July 2022 - after a two-year, Covid-induced delay - I left on a year-long sabbatical. Starting in Madrid (Spain), my travels took me all across South America. I moved pretty slowly, taking my time to properly explore and roam, before returning home to Berlin (Germany) in August 2023. I hope you enjoy my stories as much as I enjoy my journey. Any feedback (public comment on any blog entry or a private m... full info

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