03/08/2026
Trans Siberia 5 🇷🇺
Notes from Those Left Behind in Vladivostok ⚓
Walking through the streets of Vladivostok at night, we discovered another side to this great port city. Even on an ordinary weekday, the city feels alive, but on weekends, the nights shine even brighter. Sailors step ashore, finally able to relax after months at sea, while families fill the streets. Even as midnight approaches, young children can be seen running around, laughing, and enjoying the evening with their parents. 🏙️✨
Watching these families warms the heart and softens the quiet left behind. One by one, our fellow expedition members have departed for home, leaving behind quieter hotel hallways, still mornings, and just a few of us remaining. Seeing the joy of local families serves as a gentle reminder of our own loved ones waiting for us far across the globe. Vladivostok stands as the final chapter of Trans Siberia 5—the official proof that our epic mission has been accomplished. 🗺️🏁
Yet, every ending carries the promise of a new beginning. We may not know when—or if—our wheels will ever roll into this city again, but Vladivostok will remain forever etched in our memories, not merely as a coordinate on a map, but as a deeply personal milestone in our lives. Thousands of kilometers, countless mountain passes, border crossings, and shared challenges brought us here.
Thank you for welcoming us, celebrating our arrival, and becoming part of our story.
До свидания, Владивосток. Goodbye, Vladivostok… until our paths cross again. 🌊🕊️