There is a really bad litter problem in Eastern Russia and Mongolia. Even in the most beautiful riverside and lake locations there are countless empty vodka bottles, plastic water bottles, millions of cigarette butts and general litter blanketing the ground. (Two litre bottles of Coca-cola seem to be the main suspect.) It’s widespread, utterly depressing […]
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Russia Stage 2: Khabarovsk -> Lake Baikal Video
This next video is a more contemplative affair – pretty much documenting my love affair with both Brian (our drone) and the Russian landscape 🙂 It covers our time on the road between Khabarovsk, Russia and the eastern shore of Lake Baikal, Russia. Enjoy!
Toilet Yoga
Right let’s put this into perspective first. Japan is the KING of toilets. They make a noise to cover up any untoward noises; they have heated seats; they can wash front and back bottom areas with various modes of spray; they release deodoriser and they flush as you arise…..they no doubt do even more marvellous […]
Russia/Mongolia Border Crossing
So we approached the town of Kyakhta that is the Russian border town. I don’t know if it’s the case that all Russian border towns are military bases too – but this one certainly is. It instantly puts the bejesus into us…..just don’t do anything wrong! So in army style here is the outline of […]
Russia: Ulan-Ude to Kyakhta Pt. 2
Russia: Ulan-Ude to Kyakhta Pt. 1
Reflections on Russia 11-20
#11 There is a very garlicky grated carrot salad that is truly delicious. #12 Hoegaarden is easily purchasable – yum. #13 There’s basically one main road that runs from Vladivostok to ‘the west’ that varies considerably in degrees of quality. Parts are fabulous – long and wide that stretch onwards like a Roman road. Others parts are […]
Reflections on Russia 1-10
#1 I rock this look too so there’s no judgement whatsoever – the socks and sandal look is quite popular here! As is men in camouflage. #2 I’ve always been a big fan of borscht. It varies in quality but I’ve yet to have one that isn’t tasty. #3 Sour cream is a popular accompaniment to most […]
Russia Route: Stage 3
Death to all Mosquitoes
Six tried and tested methods of execution: #1 Mr Miyagi – (1984 Karate Kid) – when it looks like you are only grabbing handfuls of thin air, but, as you uncoil your hand, you have actually caught a mosquito in mid flight and crushed it to death in one swift movement. This method is no […]