Deluxe Rail Journeys in Russia

      Russia is a vast country with an equally vast network of rail travel. The trans-Siberian line runs from Moscow to Vladivostok (and v.v) and takes just under 2 weeks without side trips. The Golden Eagle Trans-Siberia Express provides a stylish way to do this amazing trip with Gold, Silver and Heritage class [...]

Posted by sue on February 11th, 2012 | Comments Off Posted in All Travel Posts, Europe, Luxury Rail Trips, Luxury Travel

Diving Lake Baikal, Russia

      On a Trans-Siberian tour there’s a great option to add a 2-dive side trip to Lake Baikal.   Lake Baikal is near Irkutsk in Russia, to the north of Mongolia, and was founded by the Russians as a major fort in 1651. This is the world’s deepest lake, at 1.6km, so you don’t want [...]

Posted by sue on February 11th, 2012 | Comments Off Posted in Adventure & Eco, All Travel Posts, Dive Travel, Europe

  • Responsible Travel

    It is a privilege to travel for pleasure. When we travel we invariably visit other people's islands, countries and homes. This can have an impact on their lives, for better or worse. We try to ensure that the travel we offer respects the local people, their culture, livelihoods and their environment, wherever they may live, and that their world is a better place for having had us visit.