Don't pay premium prices to foreign travel agents, the Trans-Siberian railway is a regular railway, there is no reason why you can't book your own tickets, plan your activities or follow your own schedule! Learn about the life on the train, how to get a visa without booking your tickets or accommodation in advance, how to book tickets like a local and learn some Russian phrases that will come in handy during your trip!
Staff on Russian trains have very little to zero knowledge of English. Our travel guide includes useful Russian phrases to communicate on the train BUT how do you actually pronounce them? Package 2 includes a 1 hour Skype session to practice the pronunciation as well as to give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Unfortunately, it isn't the year 2030 yet, there is still no better translator than a live person. Package 3 includes the book, 4 skype lessons plus Irina will call ahead to all your hotels the day before arrival for true peace of mind.
Some of what you will learn
Visas and applying
How to avoid booking all your accommodations in advance, how to apply, costs involved.
How to book tickets
Step by step instructions on how to search and book your Transsiberian tickets like a local. Save over $100
What's onboard
What do berths look like? What facilities are there on the train? What's provided? Answers to these questions and more.
Useful Russian
Knowing these basic phrases will help you communicate with the staff as their English is almost non-existent
Journey in pictures
A few pictures taken of the Transsiberian journey from Moscow to Beijing in July 2015. Where to get off and what to see.
What do stations sell
*hint* 90% of Trans-Siberian stations do not sell any alcohol, but what do they sell?.
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ebook + Skype lesson
$49
- ebook
- 1 hour skype session
- Perfect pronunciation
- free email support
Trans-Siberian Travel Guide overview
Chapter I
Introduces the eBook.
Chapter II
Introduces the basic of planning the Trans-Siberian trip such as when...
Chapter III
Discusses visa requirements for the trip, required documents and cost...
Chapter IV
Examines the ways to book the train tickets, types of trains and ticket...
Chapter V
Explores the two most popular stops on Trans-Siberian railway - Irkutsk...
Chapter VI
Suggests the items that should be included on everyone's Trans-Siberian...
Chapter VII
Discusses the life onboard the train including boarding the train in Mos...
Chapter VIII
Discusses two main border crossings from Russia to Mongolia and Mongolia...
Chapter IX
Talks about safety on Trans-Siberian and gives some tips.
Chapter X
Presents several money saving tips that will make your money go further...
Chapter XI
Includes the Russian alphabet as well as some words and phrases along wit...
Messages from readers
Lucas Shipman
Thanks Irina for all the information in your Trans Siberian Travel Guide. I found it very useful and helpful when planning my train trip from Moscow to Beijing. With your advice it was less stressful than what I expected it to be. Thanks!
Jeanie Kittleson
Irina was great help with any questions we had, she saved us a fortune! and even called our hostels up front to make sure they were expecting us. Thanks for your help. We had a great trip.
Jack Hydrick
Thanks so much for the tips and info, I can't wait to start my Trans-Siberian journey this spring!.
About the author
Irina Travelova
Hi, my name is Irina. I was born to Russian parents but have lived abroad for over 10 years. I have spent 7 years in USA where I attended university and earned my degree. After that I lived and worked in England for 3 years. I am fluent in both English and Russian which certainly helped me in my Trans Siberian train journey.
Motivation
I have been privileged to travel to many wonderful places. The most challenging to date has been the Trans Siberian journey from Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia this summer. So I decided to share some of my experiences and tips that hopefully will help others to plan and enjoy their trip.