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Celebrating Vappu, Finland's biggest party of the year

On the first of May, everyone in Finland fills the streets and parks of the country to celebrate graduation and the coming of spring.  Lucky for me, I arrived just in time to join…
Ian Yacobucci

Watching the 2012 IIHF World Hockey Championships in Stockholm, Sweden

In Sweden and Finland during the 2012 IIHF World Hockey Championships I couldn't resist seeing Sweden play Germany during the preliminary rounds of the tournament. With 11, 500…
Ian Yacobucci

Explore Zelyony Bazar in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Travelling through Kazakhstan to the old capital of Almaty I discovered a market place worth a visit. It’s not often I’m impressed by a market these days. When travelling around…
Ian Yacobucci

Stopping on the Trans-Siberian to spend the day in Irkutsk

Read about my experience stopping in Irkutsk while traveling the Trans-Siberian from Beijing to Moscow. I arrived in Irkutsk early morning after a two evening journey by train…
Ian Yacobucci

Mongolia Tours: best way to visit Karakorum & Mini Gobi Desert

If you're traveling on the Trans-Siberian railway then Mongolia is a must.  Whether you're there for a few days or a month my quick guide to visiting the country will give you an…
Ian Yacobucci