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Russia Tour March 2007
Hi @ all,
setting off in March 2007 I will be travelling from Cologne via Italy and Romania into Russia and over to the other end, to Vladivostok.
It would be great to get in contact with other travellers so we can catch up and drive together for a while.
Looking forward reading from you
Leonie
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17 Nov 2006
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Hi there "Leoni"
Even though I would like to, guess no chance for me to join.
Despite that my offer (I made to others, too) - if you should decide to continue from Vladivostok to Japan, get with me - always willing and ready to help RTW tourers!!
Wishing you lots lof luck and success with your planning and actual ride,
Klaus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by klausdorth
Even though I would like to, guess no chance for me to join.
Despite that my offer (I made to others, too) - if you should decide to continue from Vladivostok to Japan, get with me - always willing and ready to help RTW tourers!!
Wishing you lots lof luck and success with your planning and actual ride,
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Thanks, Klaus, for the reply and your wishes. Yes, from Vladivostok I would like to go over to Japan and of course, I would appriciated you help very much.
Leonie
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I really wanted to do this but all my friends said i was insane. How much time/money are you planning on? if you dont mind me asking? and when are you going?
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sorry im a dumbass, march 2007. I'm hopefully going to be in italy then.
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Japan ? mmmm interesting idea.
Klaus - you mention Vlad to Japan.
I am planning to drive to Mongolia next year and then keep heading East to either Magadan or Vlad.
My original plan was to then take container ship to Canada. But, may partner may well be starting a job in Japan in September and so maybe the rout Vlad to Japan makes more sense.
Sadly my two wheels still left back in UK and now travelling in a 4x4 van.
Do you have any more details on this route to Japan and is it feasible to bring my type of vehicle in ? what sort of costs or time restrictions may apply ?
Leonie - maybe we can meet on route and share some  s ?
thanks.
Phil.
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leonie,
i going to be finished riding south america end of feb 07 and am running impromptu to git another continent and buy another bike. let me know whatr your plans are as i am only game for new adventure.
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security help in Russia
This may be of help to you if you intend travelling in Russia, It may sound silly but if you fall the wrong side of the law or even have an accident - and with the growing incident of compensation seeking accidents against western travellers and very corrupt police, I think its well worth the cost and will be investing in this for my next journey through Russia.
MiG security -reccomended by the Times is really for Businessmen and covers everything that may be a problem, immediate assistance with police, Road side stops and fines, accidents medical and criminal problems recovery and investigation of goods and money - legal help and if needed personal recovery by security employees. Ran by Ex KGB and Police, giving Russia wide cover it is £160 month. Read up on the services offered which includes a brief mention where they helped out an injured motorcycle traveller after an accident.
The bureucratic nightmare that is Russia could well be by-passed with this get out of jail card and service. info @ www.mig.ru (emergency assistance programme) also featured in Times online 20 nov -World Business
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Hello you have planed a great journey  :-) Russia isn’t ugly at all, but it has some features because it was closed from the world for years. I can advise you to contact with russian bike travelers, give them questions, take there phone numbers and etc. http://www.mototravels.ru/forum.php http://sinus.vl.ru/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=4 And we will help u there
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Hi Engel, hope you dont think I am saying Russia is bad,ugly or dangerous - I love travelling there and I have only ever found the people really friendly, helpful and mostly honest - often much more so than many western places, however problems such as accidents injuries etc are a nightmare anywhere when you dont speak the language so my suggestion for the Mig security was for those not confident in travelling to your country it was not a knock at Russia -just another tool that is available to help out when in trouble of some sort.
I was meant to be Back in Russia this year but an injury and loss of wages has just stopped my trip till next year. maybe when I am over it would be good to meet up on my travels. All the best Jake.
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beginning may to irkutsk
hi,
looking for travelcompanions for a tour to mongolia via krim and novosibirsk.
leaving heidelberg/germany area begin may on africatwin rd 3 ( 650/1989).
speak no russian, dont know the kyrillic letters yet, otherwise fluent in english and south german dialects.
greetings
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Hi Leonie,
I start at the beginning of April from Munich heading east, towards Hungary, Romania and then south towards Turkey. So I think we could possibly have the same route in the beginning and I'd be glad to ride together for a while.
I see that you'll be sitting on a MZ as well. I bought a little 251 and want to see how far she makes it...
cheers, Andi
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russiatour march 2007
hi leonie,
good luck, your departure date coming up soon. hope u have good weather. dry at least for first legs and sunshine all the way.
i look for cotraveller/s to russia, i want to leave begin may via krim novosibisk to mongolia. use africatwin 650/1989.
greetings to all
vagabundh
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