As experts in travel to Central Asia, Russia, Iran and beyond, it's always gratifying when word of our tours and news is shared in the press. Here are some of MIR’s recent mentions in the press. Read More
Quite often the best and longest-lasting memories folks have of their travels are of the people they meet along the way. Meeting local people is an art; it takes timing, opportunity and chutzpah. Some places that turn out to be great spots to meet locals are not as obvious. In fact, you might have to be a local to know about them. Here are some of our expert travel tips on where to go to meet locals... Read More
Trending in the Lifestyle section of Forbes.com is a Top Ten List of travel adventures that three MIR small group journeys can provide. The article talks about the grasslands of Mongolia & Siberia, the wine and culinary flare of the Republic of Georgia and the complex history and fascinating combined cultures of Bulgaria & Romania, and recommends MIR as one of the adventure travel companies you can trust to get you there. Read More
MIR traveler Bob Bauer has some tips for you. A whole book full of them, as a matter of fact. In his 2015 book, Travel Your Way, he passes on his knowledge about how to travel as independently as possible. If you would like to read his book of tips, Bob has offered MIR and our clients a link to download his book, Travel Your Way, for free via Smashwords.com. Read More
One of the world’s greatest train routes, Russia’s Trans-Siberian Railway covers 5,771 miles of track on its way east from Moscow to Vladivostok. Begun in 1891, it took 25 years to complete. In 1916, as the last rivet was pounded into place on the Amur River Bridge in Khabarovsk, the line reached its full length, running exclusively through Russian territory. The 100-year anniversary of the Trans-Siberian Railway will be in 2016. Yet the centennial anniversary of its construction has been celebrated twice before: in 2001 and 2005. Why? It’s explained by the fact that the Trans-Siberian was built in stages. Celebrate and Save: For a limited time, save $1,000 on our two new Trans-Siberian rail journeys by private train: • The Trans-Siberian Baikal Amur Magistral (BAM) Route • The Trans-Siberian Railway – Siberia Discovery Route Read More
During the 2014 Winter Olympics, about 3,000 miles east of Sochi, teams from all around the world were gathering in Irkutsk, Siberia for the most important athletic competition of the year: the World Championship of Bandy. Read More
I’ve been traveling to Russia for the last 30 years, and there’s simply no place that is as complex and rewarding. From the Russian Far East and Siberia to the West, Russia offers an amazingly diverse range of experiences, and the people are not just hospitable, they're wonderfully deep and soulful. It’s the largest country on earth, and though I’ve crisscrossed its great landscapes more times than I can count, I never tire of returning to Russia. Here are five of my favorite MIR Russia tours. Book your spot on one of these select departures of the Founder’s Five in 2016 by December 31, 2015 and save $300. Read More
Spending a summer day in Siberia, Russia may very well shatter any preconceived notions you may have about this part of the world, thought of as inhospitable, frigid, and forlorn. Here are some of the experiences Irkutsk has to offer on a sunny summer day... Read More
Not for the faint of heart, ice-fishing is a cold and sometimes lonely pursuit. But on Siberia’s Lake Baikal, it’s often a social activity – something to fill up the long dark hours of winter, as well as to fill up the larder with smoked Baikal omul. Read More
MIR’s Insider Tips on Travel to Unconventional Destinations: MIR founder and president Doug Grimes shares a collection of his insider’s tips on what to see, do, and eat in the heart and soul of Siberia – the Lake Baikal and Buryatia region. Read More
Anne Sigmon, who blogs at Jungle Pants, Travel Tales & Tips from the Potholed Road, plans to explore Iran on MIR's Ancient Persia, Modern Iran small group tour. She talks about her initial worry about and subsequent enthusiasm for travel to the country here.
For nearly two decades, the words of MIR’s Senior Copywriter, Mariana Noble, have graced countless pages in our catalogs, b... Read more
A recent feature in Men’s Journal Magazine about adventurous — yet still accessible — far north destinations included b... Read more
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