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Wandering the World

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Category: Mongolia

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Trans-Siberian Express

Russia Day 12

An entire day spent on the Trans-Siberian Express

June 1, 2016

Golden Buddha

Russia Day 11

Today we got to explore Ulaanbaatar, and saw the tallest indoor statue in the world.

May 31, 2016

Winter Palace of Bogd Khan

Russia Day 10

The main sight today, was getting to see the Winter Palace of Bogd Khan, and a cultural performance in the evening.

May 30, 2016

Mongolian Ger

Russia Day 9

Today we'd have a different experience, instead of sleeping on a train, we'd be sleeping in a ger in the Mongolian steppe.

May 29, 2016

Lake Baikal

Russia Day 8

Boarding the Trans-Siberian Express, we began our overnight journey to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.

May 28, 2016

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