Pristine Lakes and Soviet Statues: First Days in Lithuania

Arriving typically late at the Lithuanian border after failing to get our transit Visa for Kaliningrad, we were desperate to arrive at our campsite. When we finally got to Siliciai Camping, we were deflated as in the dark we had assumed that the place was closed. Luckily, as we turned around to move on, the…

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Exploring The Ruins of a Soviet Prison.

The Murru Prison Quarry was established in 1938 under the Soviet occupation of the Baltic states. The prisoners spent long hours mining Limestone creating the unique lunar landscape that surrounds the prison today. Once left to ruin, the quarry and half of the prison flooded meaning that today, the area is half Soviet Gulag, half…

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The Stans in Summary

It seemed like an age since I got off the ferry in Turkmenbashi and started Leg 2 of the expedition. 45 days had flown by and ‘The Stans’ hadn’t disappointed. The friendliness of the people stands out as the highlight, followed closely but the wonderful scenery and impressive...
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