Comments on: A Week on the Trans-Manchurian Railway

By: Nora

Nora — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 20:06:53 +0000

In reply to Anne Dols. Hi Anne, I definitely recommend getting off the train to enjoy some of the destinations along the way! Usually another train comes along in a few days, but it depends on the route and the time of year. Seat61.com is a good place to start any research about train trips around the world.

By: Anne Dols

Anne Dols — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:58:20 +0000

Your your description of the trip on the Trans-Siberian train was wonderful we are thinking about doing this but we understand that there are better accommodations than a four bunk rooms thank you so much for your information if you get off the train how often does another one come along and do you have to wait several days thanks thanks so much for your wonderful information about the trip my email

By: Nora

Nora — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 23:48:46 +0000

In reply to MUJAHID. Hi Mujahid, Yes, this journey isn't for everybody! But you also don't have to do the entire thing in one go, as we did. Most people get off the train for a few days at various stops to break up the journey and see something along the way. (And shower, and eat, etc!)

By: MUJAHID

MUJAHID — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 21:52:47 +0000

Hi Nora just read your travelogue, very interesting and full of reality. I wanted to go for this adventure but it seems that it is not good for me. Thanks a lot for sharing your experience.

By: Nora

Nora — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:22:53 +0000

In reply to Abby.

Hi Abby,
Yes! You can totally get off the train and spend a few nights on land along the way!
The most popular stop on this route for people to disembark for a few days is at Lake Baikal (the deepest and most ancient lake on earth).
The only reason we didn’t make any stops is because we were on a tight schedule with the Ultimate Train Challenge; traveling from Lisbon to Saigon in just 30 days.
Enjoy your trip!

By: Abby

Abby — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:04:27 +0000

Loved every bit of this! I am planning a trip with a friend of mine for this fall doing the reverse of what you did and starting in Beijing and ending in Moscow. Really just nervous for the lack of showers! There was no option to stay at the stops longer, perhaps overnight? That’s a bummer. Anyway, loved this! Thanks!

By: Nora

Nora — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 08:18:33 +0000

In reply to Stefan. Hi Stefan, YES! The fall is glorious. I'm sure the spring offers quite a show, but if I had it to do over again, I'd do it in September again. Enjoy your ride!

By: Stefan

Stefan — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:22:47 +0000

150 hours….amazing.

So much helpful info in this post for me. Just started the beginning stages of planning my Trans-Siberian.

Wasn’t sure if I wanted to go in the spring or the fall but seeing your photos of the fall colors has convinced me – fall it is!

Thanks for the helpful post!

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 17:17:26 +0000

In reply to Ayan Villafuerte. Hi Ayan, I'm generally an adrenaline junkie myself(!), but this is a different kind of adrenaline doing something like the Trans-Siberian (and the Ultimate Train Challenge itself). It's the thrill and adrenaline of travel, new things, and finding your way in foreign lands and cultures. Whereas a skydive lasts a few minutes, travel adventures can last up to a lifetime!

By: Ayan Villafuerte

Ayan Villafuerte — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 05:13:54 +0000

wow.
i hope id be able to do this in the future.
id still classify it as an adventure… weird because i normally associate adventure with adrenaline. =)