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24 October, 2019

The Trans-Siberian: More Than Just A Railway

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The Trans-Siberian Railway has been a popular favourite for a long time, and it also features prominently in the Top Five list of unmissable rail journeys on Lonely Planet. If you do not know a lot about this iconic railway, then it is worth your time to explore it, and you are sure to have an excellent adventure. There is so much to see and do along the railway from Moscow to Vladivostok that you can keep coming back for years and still only scratch the surface.


A Glimpse Into The Past

When you look for luxurious holidays on a Golden Eagle luxury train tour, you will see the wealth and opulence of a bygone era, which gives us a glimpse into the past. The carriages are luxuriously decorated, and you will feel like you have stepped back in time if you choose this form of luxury train travel.

A Long-Lasting Achievement

The Trans-Siberian Railway was finished in the October of 1916 and this iconic railway which spans around 5,772 miles, has helped to forge the Russia that we know today. A railway that long and through the varying terrains that the network passes through is an immense achievement and this world-famous railway still pulls in plenty of tourists and competes with low-cost airlines to move people over vast distances. It is not solely used by tourists as locals will use the railway daily for travel and to sell their wares.

From Bleak And Barren To Stunningly Beautiful

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One of the joys about the Trans-Siberian Railway is that you see so many different landscapes when you look out of the window on your journey. From the hustle and bustle of the modern cities to the endless rolling tundra of the plains, and on to the majestic beauty of the mountains and stunning scenery of pristine nature. There are so many beautiful sights to behold along the span of the railway that it is hard to know what to prioritise when you make your journey. You will certainly need to either take your time or make more than one trip to take in all of it!

The Diversity Of The People

Another distinctive aspect of travelling along the Trans-Siberian Railway is the diverse range of people that you will meet along the way, especially if you are travelling the full length of the railway. Any language barrier can be easily overcome by a few hand gestures and pointing, or why not download an App to translate for you so that you can speak to the many new friends that you will make along the way. The people are very friendly and just as diverse as they are, so is the food!

A Few Local Delicacies

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Because you are travelling through such a vast amount of territory and will encounter a wide variety of different cultures and people, the food is going to reflect this. You will find that there is a wide variety of different dishes to choose from, especially if you decide to get off the train and do some exploring as you travel.

One thing is for sure, you will get some amazing pictures, and you will also make memories that will last for a lifetime.

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