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Welcome to Ulan-ude, border town!
Biggest freshwater lake in the world
Irkutsk, Russian Federation
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Morning from Siberia.
The train is so cold right now and there's a rumor there is no coal to heat the train until October. So everyone is staying huddled under wool blankets wearing many many layers trying to stay warm. A bit like camping - at 50mph. #transmongolian #notasglamourousasitlooks #trains #travel #russia
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Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
Rainy 22 minute stop
Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
I can probably suffer through this sunset from the train, if I have to. #transmongolianrailway #trains #sunset #sunsetfromtrain #russia
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I may have overpacked food for the #transmongolian but I will not go hungry! Thanks to happy vegan grocery store in Moscow for helping me stock up on vegan halva and google translate helping me read labels in the grocery store in Poland! #trains #veganfood #vegan #vegantravel #travel #notasglamourousasitlooks #ramen
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Sometimes you need to improvise for a good shot. Shooting time lapses on the trans-Mongolian railway with the #delkinfatgecko suction cup tripod, black fake fur and a bit of washi tape. #transmongolian #trains #photography #trainnerd #makeitwork
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So sweaty but we're off!
Last time before leaving Moscow 😿
There are no bkeels in this city
I am in a karaoke bar in Russia called Bowie and I just sang Bjork and I am very very happy. #bowie #karaoke #russia
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I went to 15 of the 44 national historical stations on the Moscow Metro today. It moves over 8 million people a day. It is hands down the most beautiful metro in the world, with marble from churches taken down by the communist anti religious regime instead put in ordinary subway stops. A belief that a metro as beautiful as grand palaces and museums would be equalizing wealth has led to a truly amazing experience underground. Not to mention, the trains come every 90 seconds - there are no schedules, just frequency. Photos coming... well in a week after I get off the train in China. Can't wait to show off my favorite part of Moscow... the metro. #metro #subways #underground #russia #moscow #trains #trainnnerds
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I came here uninventively for the the outlets and the guaranteed vegan food
Moscow, Russian Federation
Moscow, Russian Federation
Moscow, Russian Federation
Moscow, Russian Federation
Hipster aesthetic is the same everywhere. So of course I found it. #moscow #coffee #espresso #зспрессо #russia #west4coffee
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Hipsters are the same everywhere
Bye sweet capsule
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Admit I am only here for the cords
Moscow is the prettiest city I have ever been to, hands down beats Paris, Amsterdam, Dubai. #moscow #russia #lights #boat
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I may have overpaid but I got on!
I may be in love with a train station
An Amерикано!
Cool building
Picked up my ticket! I need a haircut and coffee. One I can order in Russian.
Moscow, Russian Federation
Moscow, Russian Federation
Scooter parking outside a government building in Moscow. #scooters #transportation #commuteoptions #moscow #russia
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Home sweet creepy hostel
Back at hostel.
Here for the view.
Almost nothing compares to a quiet train compartment, in motion while also alone and still with your thoughts. #train #travel #alone #traintravel #solotravel #latvijaseckpresis
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Yeaaaa I am here for the wifi
Did not plan it like this, but all the big roads in central Moscow are closed to cars today for the #moscow870 festival. #russia #moscow
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"Lilliana" in Cyrillic... maybe.
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Cute and modest accomodation. Homemade capsules. Took quite awhile to find.
In America, your passport gets stamped, in Russia, passport stamps you. #russia #travel #whysomanycustomsofficers
Russian customs