So for a major trip planning is the key to success. Below are links to sites we have used for this trip, the major ones are:
- https://www.seat61.com/ for all you need to know about train travel planning
- https://realrussia.co.uk/ for all out train bookings from Beijing to Helsinki, letter of introduction, Russian Itinerary, (precursors to getting a Russian Visa)
- https://www.travelchinaguide.com/ for all our train bookings in China
- http://www.dreammongolia.com/ for organising our 6 day trek in Mongolia
- http://www.baikalex.com/ for organising our 3 day trip to Olkhon island on Lake Baikal
- https://www.directferries.com/ booked our ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
And the normal ones you use