Top five boozy blow outs (so far)
Warning: this post is not for the eyes of parents, grandparents or teetotalers.
Tag Archives: Russia
Ultimate Russia and Central Asia Kebab Ranking
In the constant battle against my raging appetite, the mighty kebab in all its forms has long played an integral part in keeping this particular man’s adventure moving forward.
One Month in Russia: a Video Recap
Previously on Tokyo to Capetown… Here is our last update from Russia.
Crossing the Border From Russia to Kazakhstan
We arrived at the Rubtsovsk border crossing to the Kazakh town of Semey just before 9am with fears it could take hours to get through. Our concerns were superfluous.
Camp diaries: last Russian miles and first steps in Kazakhtan
Chuck’s travel notes on the journey between the Russian Altai Mountains and Kazakhstan… and his quest for King’s Ginger substitutes.
Twin bouncers, a drunken policeman and bandits
On the last leg of our Russian journey, we met a set of interesting characters, ranging from “church security” twins to a vodka drinking cop by the name of Nikolai.
Getting lost in Irkutsk
Irkutsk is a bustling city with great history and engaging architecture. But dare venture outside the centre and you will get lost in a maze of identical, randomly numbered blocks.
Tales from Lake Baikal: fish and seal quests
Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. It is also home to the Baikal seal, or Nerpa, and the delicious Baikal fish known as Omul.
Seven days of road till Lake Baikal
Seven days. This is how long you need to drive from Khabarovsk to Lake Baikal. 3000km of farmland, open savanna plains and mountainous taiga forest.
Drinking in Russia: Vodka, Balsaam and hangover cures
If Vodka is available everywhere in Russia, the thirsty traveler can also find a huge array of beers as well a plethora of delicious nonetheless dangerous liqueurs known as “Balsaam”.Â
The Grand Adventure: Tokyo to Cape Town 