John Seckel, the American expat who heads MIR's affiliated Moscow office, has lived and worked in Russia for many years. Here he invokes his status as a Wisconsin cheese-head to critique a new Cheese Museum in the Golden Ring city of Kostroma. Read More
Each July, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meets to consider new sites to add to its list of the world’s most awe-inspiring places. The sites are carefully vetted based on a strict set of criteria determining their cultural or natural significance and “outstanding universal value” to humanity. Some have been on the UNESCO Tentative List for years, awaiting their turn to shine. In 2018, the committee added 19 new sites and significantly expanded an older one. Five of these sites are found in MIR’s destinations. Read More
Entering Uzbekistan, at the heart of the Silk Road, has just gotten simpler – much simpler. As of July 15, 2018, U.S. travelers can apply, pay for, and receive Uzbek visas online, within three business days of their application. The e-visa is good for a stay of up to 30 days in Uzbekistan, and is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. The consular fee for this is a mere $20.00 USD. Read More
Thanks to award-winning food, wine, and travel writer and photographer Carla Capalbo, foodies and travel buffs alike can discover the extraordinary gastronomic traditions of the little-known country of Georgia with her latest cooking compendium, Tasting Georgia: A Food and Wine Journey in the Caucasus. We caught up with Carla recently to find out more about her new book and about the intriguing culinary and cultural traditions of gorgeous Georgia. Read More
If you've dreamt of travel to the unfamiliar and under-explored corners of our world, or if you've been thinking about which destinations to cross off your bucket list next, then wait no longer — MIR is here to help you narrow down your travel choices and plan ahead with a look at our exciting 2019 tour season. Our new 2019 tour catalog is on the press now and will be arriving in households in the coming weeks for those on our mailing list, but you can flip through the pages of the online catalog now. It’s easy to request a free catalog, if you haven’t already. Or, check out our Trip Finder or Destination Map to view published dates and prices for the 2019 season, enjoy special savings offers and get a jumpstart on your travel plans for next year. Read More
Not too far from Moscow, in a tiny little city that not even many Russians have visited, there’s a curious museum consisting of only one room. The main exhibit is a wooden boat that is more than 300 years old. Read More
MIR chats with Patricia Schultz, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, 1,000 Places To See Before You Die, about the traveling life and her upcoming gig as host of our small group tour Belarus, Ukraine & Moldova in 2019. Read More
National Geographic Traveler included MIR’s Backstreets & Bazaars of Uzbekistan small group tour in a recent collection of “very best trips” explaining, “…this itinerary displays the whole spectrum of local color.” Discover how you can experience it yourself. Read More
Remarkable Russia, Poland, and the fascinating countries of Central Europe are wonderful destinations to visit during the height of summer, when sun-drenched climes, al fresco dining, and fantastic festivals are in full swing. But those willing to brave the chill and travel here in the winter months are often rewarded with magnificent marvels and unconventional experiences all their own. Make this the year you celebrate an unconventional and adventurous winter holiday with MIR. With more than 30 years of specialty travel experience, we know how to do winter right in Russia, Poland, Central Europe, and beyond. Read More
MIR co-founder and president Doug Grimes has ridden on many a Trans-Siberian train during his lifetime of travel. Doug finds the route from Mongolia to Moscow done by regularly-scheduled rail in the company of a small MIR group to be one of the most unusual and serendipitous train rides. Connecting with locals aboard the public rail system is one of his favorite ways to travel the Trans-Siberian. Read More
John Seckel, the American expat who heads MIR's affiliated Moscow office, has lived and worked in Russia for many years. Here... Read more
Luxury Travel Magazine is spotlighting MIR’s wildly divergent small group tour to the Balkans in an article entitled, “Ba... Read more
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