Olkhon Island

Capturing the Frozen Beauty: Ultimate Photography Guide to Lake Baikal

There's something primordial about standing on nearly a meter of transparent ice, gazing into the crystalline depths of the world's deepest lake. *Che meraviglia!* The first time I stepped onto Lake Baikal's frozen surface, I felt like I'd landed on...

Solo Adventure on the Trans-Siberian: Lake Baikal's Spiritual Journey

I've always believed that the most transformative journeys are the ones that push us beyond our comfort zones, and my two-week solo adventure along the Trans-Siberian Railway to Lake Baikal certainly qualifies. After years of traveling with my husband (who...