Solo Backpacking Trip

[jizzbunny]

I have a travel blog. But it's not updated yet cos I've only brought a tablet and not a laptop. Will update the blog probably in a couple of months when I return. Will be busy with new job.

Do update, I'm sure it will be interesting

 

[dilphinus]

The Irkutsk to Moscow ticket

All train schedules in Russia run on the Moscow time. There's 5 time zones in Russia.

Train will depart at 21:29hrs Moscow time, which is 02:29hrs Irkutsk time.

 

[fabbywabby]

Am carrying the Tatonka Flight Case, which is 40l.

I've been considering the Tatonka Flight Case too, may I ask for your opinion of it thus far? Haven't had a chance to handle the bag yet, so am not too sure of its construction and durability. Where'd you buy it and how much did it cost?

Many thanks for sharing your trip here with us. Have a safe and awesome journey!

 

[DaturaX]

Difficulty in terms of availability or language barrier?

I'm traveling at a rather off-peak period so I don't have problems getting tickets but in terms of locating the ticket offices and buying in Mongolian and Russian, yes, there's some difficulities!

I am sure being friendly and keeping a smile helps rather than looking like some axe murder.

 

[dilphinus]

I've been considering the Tatonka Flight Case too, may I ask for your opinion of it thus far? Haven't had a chance to handle the bag yet, so am not too sure of its construction and durability. Where'd you buy it and how much did it cost?

Many thanks for sharing your trip here with us. Have a safe and awesome journey!

It's a really good backpack! My cousin and friend who have seen it wanted to get it too. Bought it at Queensway. I don't have the name card with me. I bought the last piece. No stock currently. Bought it for S$145. It's retailing for S$196 at the department stores and the travel stores.

 

[HOLYMOFO]

way to go bro. gonna do a long backpacking trip too if i gt see 2013 sunrise. as for now is saving money time

 

[DanielsaN8]

I have been traveling alone for the last 16 years. Worked in Taipei and studied in Brisbane. There's nothing to be scared of actually. I was scared though, not becos I'm alone but more of the language and environment.

Din noe u work in taipei before till u mention it. How long u been working in taipei? Dun mind me asking chiu working as?

 

[demongod]

wow thanks for update on cost!

 

[DanielsaN8]

Lunch! Finally a decent meal in days! Can't remember how much, should be about RUB180.

Dinner! We went to the supermarket, and the French backpackers made omelette!

It seem french ppl only noe how to cook omelette lol

 

[GosuPanda]

TS, I just read that u gonna travel for 5 weeks. How much and how long did u saved for the travels or rather in total inclusive of the days u will be back home and looking for a job?

I want to do something like this in the near future too but I am damn worried about the costs sia :/

 

[dilphinus]

TS, I just read that u gonna travel for 5 weeks. How much and how long did u saved for the travels or rather in total inclusive of the days u will be back home and looking for a job?

I want to do something like this in the near future too but I am damn worried about the costs sia :/

I just posted the costs. Look back a page or two. Already have a new job.

 

[dilphinus]

It seem french ppl only noe how to cook omelette lol

You expect them to cook a feast in the small.kitchen at the dorms?

 

[dunno98]

TS u r jin solid
keep us posted

 

[Noroto]

omg... my dream trip... i was planning an overland backpacking from sg to london, but had trouble with how to get visa for russia...

subscribe to this epic thread!

hope i can do something similar next year =)

 

[doremo1981]

well done! u had make us women proud, fellow edmwer guys dun keep demeaning all sg gers k.


be safe and hope u enjoy, i would dare got the guts to solo back[ack

 

[dilphinus]

omg... my dream trip... i was planning an overland backpacking from sg to london, but had trouble with how to get visa for russia...

subscribe to this epic thread!

hope i can do something similar next year =)

The Russia visa is relatively easy to apply. No hassle.

Just buy the LOI. I got mine within 12 hours though they said 24 hours. Sent the passport with LOI to the embassy and got it 4 or 5 working days later.

 

[DanielsaN8]

You expect them to cook a feast in the small.kitchen at the dorms?

Hokay so wat's ur 拿手好菜？

 

[commie_rick]

where ish my commiedick buddy?

bro... we need to do this! she's doing it!

yes we gotta do this, but you are getting married !

 

[Taengoo]

Ahahahahah. Ts dam zai. Me is gonna do backpack but got some health issue right now. Haiss

 

[|XterA|]

Up for ur thread ! Awesome. Hopefully I will be able to do such a trip as well. Enjoy n take care