Staying in someone’s home is the ultimate in starting to understand the local way of life when you travel, and I’ve had some brilliant homestay experiences in the past. In this episode devoted to homestay accommodation, I first tell you my own tales of Russian homestays, with some of the delightful …
Russia
Trans-Siberian Train Journeys – Episode 194 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Easily one of my most memorable trips ever is the two weeks I spent crossing Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway. That was the culmination of a very long-held dream and it was every bit as fascinating as I'd hoped it would be (and more!). It was also significant in reminding me - as many parts of …
Reading about Russia: A ship and a cat in the tundra
With two trips to Russia under my belt and a lifelong fascination - thanks to my mother's own obsession with all things Russia - it's a country that, while I don't feel I want to return to in the near future, I always like to read about. Russia is such a prominent feature of the world map on our …