[EnjoyTheVillages]

My last desire for my bucket list is to travel the Trans-Siberian Rail Journey from Moscow to Vladivostok. Several years ago when traversing the rivers of Russia, I ventured into the rail terminal in Moscow and found out the journey begins at 12:00 noon every Tuesday. Has anyone taken this trip who could recommend the options to choose on the train and, what, if anything is worth laying over a week or so and then connecting with the following train the next week. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[OBXNana]

I don't have an answer, just a question. After you take this trip will you put more things in your bucket?

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by EnjoyTheVillages

My last desire for my bucket list is to travel the Trans-Siberian Rail Journey from Moscow to Vladivostok. Several years ago when traversing the rivers of Russia, I ventured into the rail terminal in Moscow and found out the journey begins at 12:00 noon every Tuesday. Has anyone taken this trip who could recommend the options to choose on the train and, what, if anything is worth laying over a week or so and then connecting with the following train the next week. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I have never traveled the TSR nor have any desire to ever do it, but I do have more than 40,000 rail miles under my belt, mostly US cross-country, and strongly recommend that you NOT take the train straight through. It's about 5,772 miles long and takes about 7 days (or more if it gets behind schedule) from start to finish. I'd say to give it at least two layovers during the trip.

Here is a review of a trip that I'm sure you'll find interesting: Trans-Siberian Railway tour--Moscow to Vladivostok

Also, the TSR doesn't leave only once a week as you will see from this timetable: Trans-siberian trains timetable | Train tickets & Prices

If you wind up going, have a great trip and consider keeping notes so you can give us all a travelogue on your experiences!

[EnjoyTheVillages]

Originally Posted by OBXNana

I don't have an answer, just a question. After you take this trip will you put more things in your bucket?

No, my bucket list has been filled. I've been blessed to travel most of the world. Travel is exciting and very fulfilling, but there are many compromises one must make when traveling, and the older I get the more I appreciate the comforts of home. So, this will be my last big adventure.

[EnjoyTheVillages]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

I have never traveled the TSR nor have any desire to ever do it, but I do have more than 40,000 rail miles under my belt, mostly US cross-country, and strongly recommend that you NOT take the train straight through. It's about 5,772 miles long and takes about 7 days (or more if it gets behind schedule) from start to finish. I'd say to give it at least two layovers during the trip.

Here is a review of a trip that I'm sure you'll find interesting: Trans-Siberian Railway tour--Moscow to Vladivostok

Also, the TSR doesn't leave only once a week as you will see from this timetable: Trans-siberian trains timetable | Train tickets & Prices

If you wind up going, have a great trip and consider keeping notes so you can give us all a travelogue on your experiences!

Skyguy79, thank you for your information, I appreciate all of it very much. Regarding your last sentence, I would keep notes of the trip. In fact, I once made a presentation to a group of people regarding my trip honoring Ernest Shackleton and Hiram Bingham. In 1909 both men made significant (or tried to make) significant discoveries. Shackleton shipwreck in the Antarctic before he could be the first to walk across Antarctic, and then initiated one of the most spectacular recoveries in maritime history, and Bingham discovered Machu Picchu. Incorporating both into a presentation was quite rewarding. Again, thank you for your good information.

[OBXNana]

Originally Posted by EnjoyTheVillages

No, my bucket list has been filled. I've been blessed to travel most of the world. Travel is exciting and very fulfilling, but there are many compromises one must make when traveling, and the older I get the more I appreciate the comforts of home. So, this will be my last big adventure.

You've found happiness through a life well lived. Enjoy your trip and please share your adventure when you return.