My Russian trips
Russian Expedition 3 July 20 to August 5, 2019
Northern Siberia & Chukotka Coast & Anandyr July 31 – August 5, 2019
Russian Expedition 2 July 20 – August 5, 2019
Wrangel Island July 25 – 30
Russia Expedition 1 July 20 – August 5, 2019
A Dream Expedition When I signed up for the “Across the Top of the World” expedition to visit Wrangel Island, a remote Russian Arctic island, I did not know what to expect. I end up having one of the best expeditions I have ever had: I have seen more whales, polar bears, musk oxen and … Continue reading
Russia 3: North Caucasus – North Ossetia-Alani June 28 – July 1, 2013
After my visit to South Caucasus in 2011, I am keen to see North Caucasus, the northern part of the Caucasus region between the Black and Caspian Seas and within European Russia. This region has been synonym for trouble and terrorism and is off the normal tourist trail. When Peter announced his plan last year … Continue reading
Russia 2: River Cruise June 23 – 27, 2013
Moscow to Rostov-on-Don June 23 – 27
Russia 1: River Cruise June 14 – 22, 2013
I joined a tour to North Caucasus from June 28 to July 12 and took an 11-day river cruise from St Petersburg to Moscow before the tour. This cruise is pleasant but nothing compares with my previous ten sea voyages. Nonetheless, I had a chance to learn more about the history of Russia before the 1917 … Continue reading
London – Moscow (17): Moscow April 1-2, 2013 & Epilogue
End of trip in Moscow & Epilogue