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Explore Siberia: The Best Things to Do in Irkutsk in Winter

Featuring beautiful Siberian Orthodox churches, traditional wooden houses that have survived a turbulent history, a city centre that’s super easy to navigate on foot, and the incredible Lake Baikal on it’s doorstep, Irkutsk proves why it should be top of your list of places to visit on a trip across Russia. Here’s all the things to do in Irkutsk in winter.

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Mongolia, Trans Mongolian, Russia Laura Jopson Mongolia, Trans Mongolian, Russia Laura Jopson

The Trans-Mongolian Railway: From Irkutsk to Moscow by Train

The Trans-Siberian Railway is one of those adventures that conjures up dreamy scenes of snowy tundras, exotic oriental cities, onion domed churches and fur-coat wrapped bubushkas, all washed down with a few shots of vodka for good measure. This third stage of the Trans-Mongolian Railway will head west from snowy Siberia to the opulent and intriguing capital of Moscow.

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Mongolia, Trans Mongolian, Russia Laura Jopson Mongolia, Trans Mongolian, Russia Laura Jopson

The Trans-Mongolian Railway: From Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk by Train

The Trans-Siberian Railway is one of those adventures that conjures up dreamy scenes of snowy tundras, exotic oriental cities, onion domed churches and fur-coat wrapped bubushkas, all washed down with a few shots of vodka for good measure. The second leg of the Trans-Mongolian Railway will whisk you from the chaotic capital of nomadic Mongolia to the edge of Lake Baikal in Siberia.

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China, Mongolia, Trans Mongolian Laura Jopson China, Mongolia, Trans Mongolian Laura Jopson

The Trans-Mongolian Railway: From Beijing to Ulaanbaatar by Train

The Trans-Siberian Railway is one of those adventures that conjures up dreamy scenes of snowy tundras, exotic oriental cities, onion domed churches and fur-coat wrapped bubushkas, all washed down with a few shots of vodka for good measure. The first leg of the Trans-Mongolian Railway will whisk you from the Chinese Imperial capital of Beijing to the booming yet chaotic capital of nomadic Mongolia.

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Bolivia Laura Jopson Bolivia Laura Jopson

A Guide to: Salar de Uyuni 3 Day Tour

A tour through this southern Bolivian terrain will make you rethink what nature is meant to look like - from the glittering white Salar de Uyuni salt flats, multi-coloured lakes that use just about every colour on the palette and trees made from stone - this is one place that blow all your expectations out of the water.

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New Zealand 2 Week South Island Road Trip - A Local’s Guide

The South Island is the place I call home. Snow-capped mountains, foaming waterfalls and wild sandy beaches provide the backdrop to breathtaking hikes, adrenaline filled adventures, world-class wineries and unique wildlife. This itinerary is full of tips and inspiration to plan an incredible two weeks in New Zealand’s South Island.

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Bolivia, Peru Laura Jopson Bolivia, Peru Laura Jopson

Three Weeks in Peru & Bolivia

This guide contains everything you need to know for three weeks in Peru & Bolivia. Plan an adventure to explore the rich heritage, hike the world’s iconic treks and experience landscapes that look like another world altogether.

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