Planning our Trans-Siberian Railway adventure wasn't easy! We had a ton of questions, and the internet had very few answers! So to help out our fellow travelers who might be interested in booking a trip of their own, we've put together the Ultimate Guide to Riding the Trans-Siberian. This guide will walk you through all of the steps from securing your visa to planning your route and booking your tickets. Read it here karaandnate.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-riding-the-trans-siberian-railway/

@rantswithlance6198

6 жыл бұрын

The trans-Siberian railway is how I found you guys. Feels like forever ago but only been about a month. I can't fully describe the impact of your videos on my life. Not only did it help me through a difficult time but it help make some decisions in my life that I had been putting off for to long. I stopped doing some negative things. I would just tell myself that I should just watch another vlog and another. I can tell from your videos that you are religious people and while I have always believed in a god of sorts, finding your videos and the impact they have had make believe that this god actuallys care about me. Keep up the videos :)

@grubbysu9453

6 жыл бұрын

next summer we maybe take the Trans Siberian Railway

@user-dk6hn5tf7k

5 жыл бұрын

I just watched entire playlist on your Trans-Siberian journey. It is amazing! Your vlogs are REALLY enjoyable to watch. Production, high quality material I'd expect from some corporate network. Everything fits so well together... Great job! **spoilers* and boring language stuff below* I'm sure you had your reasons for cutting it short. Being cooped up in box with no shower for 3 days will wear out anyone. Even if it's a 1st class box (or I think it's called lux) Open one with no doors is called platskart. I have no idea whose word it is or what it actually means in original language (German?) but it's not Russian. Middle class (coupé) is great if you're traveling with another couple. I used to ride in one from Crimea to Moscow for winter holidays but the ride was only ~20 hours so it was always enjoyable. Riding TSR just for the experience was probably like climbing the Everest, especially with no Russian at all. Up side down little h (ч) is a letter 'che' like in "cheese" or Chekhov. Backwards N (И) is a letter E like in "eat" or Irkutsk. But letter E makes 'yeah' sound and you can't stack them together to make an И. Letter Н is letter N. Letter Х is letter H. Letter P is letter R and letter Я is letter Ya. Letter П is letter P. Letter Б is letter B. Letter В is letter V. Confused yet? :) Letter C is letter S. Letter З (no, not number 3) is a letter Z. Similar number-looking Э makes kinda like an 'a' sound in word "bad" Phi-looking Ф - you guessed it, F. Letter Г is letter G like in "Go". Letter Л is letter L. Letter Ш and her sister Щ make 'sh' and 'shch' sounds. Letter Ц makes 'ts' sound. Scary-looking letter Ж make 'jhe' sound but without initial 'd' sound. Speaking of D, it's Д. Letter Ю is U but it does not make 'Uh' sound, ever. That's A's job. Letters Й and Ы will need few more paragraphs to explain ... T, M, O and K are the same as in English but small letter T is written like m in script. Like most Slavic languages, Russian is phonetic and almost every sound have a corresponding letter. (2 exceptions are modifier signs Ь(soft) and Ъ(hard sign) Over the centuries it was modified with various letters added and removed. Just recently letter i and ѣ was removed. Before Christianity and 'acrylic' alphabet it looked slightly different with more letters and it wasn't called alphabet... vl-club.com/uploads/posts/2011-04/1301926869231i26.jpeg

@beatrixjones2982

4 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are binge watching all of your videos and I almost cried when they brought you the bag of goodies and how thoughtful!!! Thank you thank you for all the hard work you do. Sharing your story. Documenting your travels. We are coming to the January party!! Can’t wait to meet you in person. Chow!

@beatrixjones2982

4 жыл бұрын

Rants with Lance that’s so awesome!! God loves you and I love you too!!

I love how you guys are always smiling in situations where most people would be annoyed. You're just always so happy and greatful for everything it's so refreshing to see happy people lol

This one is it guys. This is the very last video of my 400+ Kara and Nate binge. I discovered this amazing couple only 3 short months ago on day 1 of their Trans Siberian adventure and I have now gone back and watched every single video. Now all that's left is new content. I'm sad, in a bittersweet way, but also so excited for everything yet to come. I wanted to say that never in my life did I expect to see 60+ countries in any way, shape or form. Discovering Kara & Nate has completely enriched my life in several ways; it's changed the way I see travel, the way I see other cultures, the way I look at certain things. I discovered countries I never thought I'd love but I do. I've found places I thought I'd really love but were just ok. It also confirmed my opinions of places where I thought I knew exactly what to expect . I can't imagine my life without them now, and I'm so grateful that they've welcomed us into theirs. I ❤ you guys so much. Thanks for everything.

@MyYanachka

5 жыл бұрын

FireCracker3240 I have been on Kara and Nate binge too. Almost seen all videos within last week.

@bfourney

5 жыл бұрын

They’re decent. I’ve yet to find a really good travel couple, it’s always filled with fluff and always sugar coats everything like they never fight, unnecessary shots, glossing over or completely skipping useful or critical info etc. I’ve also noticed a really weird trend with the dude being way better looking than the chick and I’m always like what is he thinking lol.

@AmandaFromWisconsin

4 жыл бұрын

blondre3000 He seems like he’s kind of a beta.

@sirlonewolf816

4 жыл бұрын

@@bfourney You think Nate could have done better? I politely disagree as I think that Kara is gorgeous, but everyone has different tastes and opinions :)

@Alex-wn1ow

3 жыл бұрын

blondre3000 they put perfect footage because no one wants to see it. If you wanna see fighting I suggest you watch James Bond or something. Also if you could give me examples of when “they skip useful or critical info”?

Russia is both one of the most challenging places I’ve ever traveled to and one of the most rewarding. My husband and I went to St. Petersburg this summer. We were so nervous. You always hear things about Russia but we really enjoyed our time there. The people were absolutely amazing and so friendly! I wish more people would travel there. I’m so excited to see how your journey on the train goes. Definitely the opportunity of a lifetime

@PaulV.

6 жыл бұрын

If anyone from the West is going to travel to Russia - first tip: just forget everything you ve heard in the news about this country, everything you ve read in newspapers and everything you ve watched in Hollywood movies. The level of nonsense about Russia in those sources is tremendous.

@AngelaVlogs

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, Russia is beautiful and so are the people there! I was there exactly 3 months ago and loved it! I have never been to St. Petersburg though, but I heard it is the most beautiful place in Russia.

@PaulV.

6 жыл бұрын

Angela Vlogs You should definitely visit Saint-Petersburg its one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You can go on Scandinavian cruise ship. You will visit Norway, Sweden and Finland as well as Saint-Petersburg. Also in that case you dont need a Russian visa since passengers of those cruise ships have 3 day visa-free stay in Russia.

@519rpk

6 жыл бұрын

I have been to st petersburg multiple times and its a great place, dont belive what CNN talks about russia.

@dionysus122

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The people of Russia are hearty, happy, and helpful despite the government system that fails them all too often. After the coup, I flew into Moscow, spent over a month all over Russia with other Russian HS students, and flew out of St. Petersburg. It was challenging, but oh so rewarding because of the people we shared the experience with.

Advice for travelers. Unlike US, every train station in Russia has luggage storage department. So, if you are out of your airbnb place, your can store your stuff there and enjoy your last day in the city. Although, sipping coffee all day long in Starbucks may be also not so bad :)

@user-bw3fl7fj9w

6 жыл бұрын

Сергей Сухов true, they said she was doing computer stuff for the trip, and he was doing the tickets and food for the train

@AmandaFromWisconsin

6 жыл бұрын

Every time I read something beginning with "Unlike the US...", I'm thinking, "Here comes an insult."

@theRealCrazyOne

6 жыл бұрын

Also, every train station I've ever been to in the US (and I have gone around the country on Amtrak...so I've been in every region of the lower 48) had a luggage storage department.

@Nana-os2mp

4 жыл бұрын

US has luggage storage departments too, no need to be rude my dear fellow Russian person :)

@bathell8099

4 жыл бұрын

@@Nana-os2mp sorry for the mistake, he wanted to say that in Russia every station has a safe luggage storage, unlike US

Your new friends are so sweet,it's wonderful how travel changes your perspective !! Have fun!!😀🇨🇦🇨🇦

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Susan Duquette it's true! 🌎

Yeeey! We very happy to meet you in Moscow! We really hope to see you again and may be in another country! See you on the road! Gregory & Ann from Russia with Love :)))

@Pol97647

6 жыл бұрын

K&N You inspired us to start uploading our travel videos )))

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+eatsleeptripru Thank you so much for the treats and the send off guys!!!! It meant so much to us 💜

Wow, you should call Guinness cause I'm pretty sure that's a record for how long anybody sat in a Starbucks.

@raynemichelle2996

3 жыл бұрын

As someone who worked at Starbucks, I guarantee you it isn't.

You guys truly are becoming the worlds ambassadors! Awesome! Because you guys are so great you are showing the best of US, well done you two. Also I've been truly amazed at the ornate buildings there w colors and everything. Very nice!

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Michael Jackson aww thanks Michael! ✈️ And the buildings really are incredible in moscow!!!

Aww that was so sweet of your new friends to bring you food & make sure you got on the train!

I love when Nate gets so excited. It's contagious.

It is so exciting to see you on the Trans-Siberian railway. I started my journey exactly 3 months ago and took the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Mongolia and then to Beijing. Stay safe :)

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Angela Vlogs ahhhhh jealous! We wanted to do Mongolia and China but ran out of time to get our Chinese visas. We should have for sure! I bet you had a blast!

@sejv21

5 жыл бұрын

Hi - looking for help on this trip - hope u can advise on few questions

@user-zk2hl9ib9u

3 жыл бұрын

а с москвы во владивосток не пробовал?

As an independent traveller myself, you did the right thing, get the tickets in your hand BEFORE you go to the station. I guess in quiet stations, its not such an issue, but leaving from Moscow at 11 pm, you have maybe 1000+ passengers on that train. Also, it gives you breathing space, peace of mind. Good job guys :)

I didn’t think your channel would be the type of channel I watched, I usually watch teenager travel vlogs, but you guys are so genuine and have such interesting trips without the need to make things over the top.

I've seen an App that transliterates Russian letters into the English alphabet on the run you just point the camera on the sign. Very useful tool if you go to Russia.

Next time you need free wifi and a sofa try the local public library . Some even hsve coffee! !!!

Oh my gosh! I can't wait to follow your Trans-siberian journey. You guys are travel goals for sure!

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

Hahah get ready!

Don't know how I missed this Vlog. My grandparents are from Russia, and all those foods were at Sunday night dinners while growing up! People are nice to you because you give off that sweet energy. Karma.

I have no idea how I stumbled onto this channel, but thankfully and coincidentally, I stumbled onto this episode, which perfectly sets me up for the rest of the “journey.” You guys are a super cool couple and now I have to go to work, so I’ve subbed and now I can’t wait until after dinner!! Yeah...finally something to look forward to on Monday when the MNF game doesn’t appeal this week!!

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Albert! Glad we could entertain you for awhile ;) Happy Monday!

I don’t know why…but your Russia/Trans Siberian series gives me a sense of calm. I watch it when I could! ❤️ Love you, Kara and Nate!

Loving the hospitality of everyone you guys have met! What a memorable experience (:

Wow thanks for that - thumbs up for doing that very important ground work for us keen travel explorers 💪🏻

I'm in love with Kara's smile🥰

It was so nice to see you're vlogs from Moscow, thank u guys!:)

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Дмитрий Р thank you for watching ' 💜😁

Idk what it is about your train series but it is my favorite thing to watch, especially the trans Siberian railway - its so cozy and just makes me want to travel

I love how you all share the logistics of your travel plans. 💕💕💕

Cool... This rail journey has been an ambition of mine for years!! That's the prep out the way, sooo looking forward to watching rest of the Trans-Siberian Vlogs 😊👍

Out of all of the vlogs y’all have. I hands down think this is my favorite one. I have seen all of your videos but I always come back to this one to watch.

This is so great! Can't wait to see the adventure unfold!

I have been waiting and waiting for this trip of yours in Video!!!! Looks good I cannot wait again for more

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Karen Modestino aww good! 🤗

Can’t wait for the train vlogs! I’ve always loved the idea of the Trans-Siberian so excited to see if it looks like something I really want to do

Trere is a restaurante car in every long-distance train in Russia. The food is ok.

these vlogs have been a blessing in this lockdown situation. Really love you guys

You guys seem to be doing a pretty good job with the language barrier. Glad you find so many wonderful people along the way to help!

Simply cannot get enough of your videos!

I am starting to get worried and anxious when the next videos going to be posted. It has been 5 days, finally the wait is over!

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Saranya Looney so sorry!!!

I was worried sick about you guys the last couple of days. So glad you uploaded and can't wait to see the Siberian adventure ahead.

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+fangfour SO sorry to worry you!!! 💜💜💜

Just love you guys! You are so brave. Couldn’t wait to see what happened to you next 😀

So fun to shop with you guys for this long journey!

Though I have watched your Russia series sort of in reverse, it has really been enlightening and very informative. I had the privilege of taking a cruise years ago that made a 2 day stop in St. Petersburg and though wonderful, was very overwhelming but I would not take for the experience. Continue to enjoy your travels and stay safe. Take care.

I have been waiting in anticipation for this video! I can't wait to see more, before I book my trans siberian trip in a few months!

@AngelaVlogs

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Are you doing the whole journey? If you have the chance, definitively go to Mongolia. It is so beautiful there! However, if you are going in a couple of months it will be freezing there ;) Summer might be better :D

THANK YOU FOR THESE VIDEOS.. WE ARE ALL LIVING VICARIOUSLY THROUGH YOU RIGHT NOW LOL AWESOME STUFF !!!

Have fun guys. Loving the videos.

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+john boy thank you!! 🤗

i love this series SO much! 💛

Love this. My best trip ever was St. Petersburg, mainly because I waited 30 years to get to see it, and surprisingly easy travel. 🤍

How freaking sweet of your new friends!

Super excited for you both!

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Atlantic VeganSurfer thank you! ❤️

I feel so happy when I watch your videos

This is so exciting!!!!!!!

I've been sitting here all day catching up on your vlogs, and these Russian ones are one of my top favorites, I am Russian so I may be a little biased, haha! You guys make my heart so happy!

but also just fun watching you two in regular life. we love you.

Any one else crying after the brownie scene??? Oh my goodness!! She was staring at Kara as if she were memorizing her face!!

LOVE this vlog! Very fun to watch :)

Trans-Siberian express must be such an amazing experience! Wish you guys safe and fun travels! Looking forward to all your tips. We just did an Amsterdam vlog, hope to one day give off the same cool vibe as you guys do 😁

Nate looked superexcited to get to ride on the Trans-Siberian railway (like me when I rented a Camaro convertible doing the highway 1 from San Diego yay) and Karas face expression after Nate bought the groceries is just so nice. :) Please don't stop travelling after reaching 100 countries. I hope you are having a good time in Italy now. :)

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Magnus Bernet He was SUPER excited! He did a ton of prep in addition to this day and his hard work was paying off 😁 and of course food always makes me happy. Haha you must be following our Insta stories! We are definitely loving Italy round 2 with B&G!!! 💜

Nate is genuinely such an amazing husband. Kara is so kind as well.

Luv ur vlogs so much that ive watched it more than once. Ind series was good too.

very interesting and..... i mean is every englishspeaking couple of people looking so pleasantly and nicely in the trip

This looks so fun

My cousin taught English in Russia last year and loved it

Been there, about 20 years ago...we had to get bread and food and the people at the market had been waiting in line for 9+hours but let us to the front of the line since we were tourists and getting ready to board the TSE! So cool seeing the Gobi desert and seeing the nomads...

6:49 ''I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it''

you guys are the best been watching ur channel ever since i saw u visiting my home city Ljubljana in Slovenia its been quite a journey since then keep up the good work !!!! :D

Loved to see the planning & preparations in a separate video... Btw, I just came back from my trip to Ireland, which was a huge success due partly to your Ireland vlogs.

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+eag80 awesome! 🍀

Yes!!! Finally!!! I missed you guys!!

@user-vn9fy1wu9y

6 жыл бұрын

В России нет КГБ.

lol Kara you seem to have such a wonderful personality. Nate is a lucky man! :)

omg. That couple that saw you off on the train was so nice!!!!!

Awesome, really enjoy your vlogs

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Farhan Gani we are so happy to hear that 😁❤️

OK here we go great to see you got it all set and the room you have looks like soft seats compared to Starbucks seats for such a long time. Love going to Starbucks but couldn't sit there that long stay safe see ya

Well you both are very kind and open people, so to me, it's not unexpected that goodness follows goodness!

Moscow's underground stations are so beautiful!

i luv ur vlogs

I love what you guys are doing but I wish you spend more time explaining and photographing the site rather than ALL food and restaurants. I remember when you were in Rome you both just walked past the Trevi Fountain without acknowledgment. This is a historical site. Maybe I missed it but I have watched a lot of you vids. Any way you must be having a great life. Cheers.

I love behind the scenes.

Love u too!! Kara!!

crazy you went through all this visa shit and got everything to work out, very impressive

“People are so nice!” 😀

You guys always look happy lmaoooo I love it

You can't imagine how much I have been waiting for your next episode of the vlogg. You rock.! Clearly the best vlogg there is on youtube. So my biggest question for the Trans-Siberian railway is if it is worth the long hours on the train. It sounds really cool though. :)

@AngelaVlogs

6 жыл бұрын

In my opinion it is definitively worth it. You meet so many different kinds of people along the way and in some areas the view is just breathtaking! If you think that sitting in a train for a couple of days is too much, then you can also book different legs and get out in different stops. But the more stops, the more expensive..

such a wild adventure

As always, a great vlog and glad you're going on the Trans-Siberian! Wanted to see what SIM/data service you use for international travel.

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Proujansky thank you! We have the international t-mobile plan

Finally you guys are back

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

😀

Was looking forward. To this video for ever.well impressed and very excited for your next vlogs coming up,turning to histogram to follow you guy's.loved your Italy tour before.are you staying with Bob and Gina again.keep up the good work.

I'm a fan from this future coming back in time to see past Nate and kara.......come with me if you want to trave

Kara's leg muscles are massive!

You both look so excited, I was laughing all through the video. The Trans Siberian Railway journey has been on my must do list for a while, so I appreciate you showing us your prep day etc. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of the trip, although I did wonder if something had happened when the last vlog disappeared for a while. I'm happy to see you're ok :-)

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Mark Caswell yes all is well! 😁 hope you enjoy the sibera vlogs!

@AngelaVlogs

6 жыл бұрын

If you get the chance to go on the Trans-Siberian Railway definitively do it - it is such a nice journey! And also pretty adventurous. You meet all different kinds of people and you also see so many different landscapes and beauty!

Anyone here from 2020 Pandemic watching old videos? I haven’t seen these vids yet.

Come back to Russia, guys! You are really amazing couple!

Удачи Вам во всем!

Nate's southern accent really came out at the end

You had to go on the Trans-Siberian railway in the summer. Autumn in Russia is cold and nature bleak, the trees have dropped their leaves. In the summer all the more beautiful.

I like your channel, i subscribed instantly :D

What sweet people!

Ролик должен называться "Рональдо закупается бичпакетами и едет в Сибирь"

@Lira76

5 жыл бұрын

:))))))))))

@user-xc6gb2mg9x

5 жыл бұрын

Или: "Рональдо докатился"

@MotorBorg

4 жыл бұрын

А я думал, неужели одному мне показалось. :)

@user-gu6xo8oz6f

4 жыл бұрын

У них улыбка не сходит с лица никогда, всегда радостные и довольные!

@F4d3dFight3r

3 жыл бұрын

Я не знаю, что ты говоришь. Для этого я использовал переводчика.

Hey just a quick hands up, google translate is offering translating through camera scanning, just hit the little camera icon in the left bottom. Helped me a lot when I was in France, hopefully it will work for you guys!

My dad worked for Union Pacific and then Amtrak as a Pullman Porter, so I absofreakin'lutely love trains and train travel. So much more comfortable and friendly than air travel especially since the glamour of flying has long since fallen by the wayside! Happy Trails and Traveling Mercies!

@AngelaVlogs

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I totally agree! It takes longer though, but you just see so much more of a country.

@Island_Line_Rail_Productions

6 жыл бұрын

Amtrak does not have Pullman Porters...they have Conductors on regional trains and on long distance they have sleeping car attendants

Love you guys!

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Uzayr Ali 💜💜💜

At 2:03 thats my university...so many great memories♥️

you both are such a nice people for real i love to watch your traveling SUPER,my name is Roland

That was amazing. Really looking forward to the train vlogs.. though we may have saw some Insta Stories :) - Anna

@KaraandNate

6 жыл бұрын

+Delightful Travellers haha yes I insta storied anytime we had internet! The vlogs look very similar! Haha