The pyramids

Growing up in the sticks, I never imagined that I’d ever get to see the Pyramids of Giza, let alone crawl inside one of them. But let’s back up for a moment (have you guys gotten the impression by now that I can’t tell anything in a linear fashion?) – I was pretty much exhausted from my first day running…

How to fill out a Russian Visa application

Since I’m one of those guys who’s a meticulous planner, I have a handful of visa applications filled out and in a desk drawer, because with me – you just never know.

Getting into Russia is pretty crazy – not only do you have to fill out the visa applications (which was more intensive than my NU applications), get visa support…

Planning the Trans-Siberian Railway

I thought I’d jot some notes down about my planning of the Trans-Siberian Railway come March of 2009. It’ll definitely be an adventure, but it’s also testing out my awesome logistic skills and trying to plan everything out ahead of time.

If you’re interested in doing this trip yourself, or at least seeing the method to my madness, keep reading. This…