Back on board the train at midnight, with two hours before we were scheduled to depart Erlian, passengers settled down […]
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Public Health Reflections: Parks and Green Space
Throughout my trip across Russia, I was struck by the quality of the parks and green spaces in the large […]
Day 26 (Part 2): The World’s Biggest Statue of Chinggis Khaan
I can’t tell you how stupidly excited I was about seeing this statue. Having left the city and the smog […]
Day 23: A morning at the Buddhist Temple
Mondays are quiet in Russia. All of the museums in Ulan-Ude were closed today so I decided to walk to […]
Day 20: Kayaking on Lake Baikal
It may be some time before I can raise my arms again – I’m not used to paddling. I’ve spent […]
The Adventures of Phileas Fiona 