Writer and traveler Ginny Day collaborated with MIR to design a tour of Uzbekistan that fit her interests and timeline. "Uzbekistan, the New Istanbul?" is her distillation of her explorations in the Silk Road country. Read More
John Seckel is a long-time director of MIR’s affiliated Moscow office. Originally from Wisconsin, John has made his home in Moscow for more than 20 years, and never has he seen a place that made him forget just for a moment that he was in Russia – until now. A new food hall and market has opened in a former tram depot that lets you taste foods from all over the world in one spot. Read More
A little gets you a lot when it comes to Russian visas, but a little more gets you a lot more when it comes to a unique visa that not everyone knows about – the best-value, extremely generous, three-year validity, multi-entry, stay half-a-year-at-a-time visa that the Russian Embassy currently offers. Interested? Here’s what you need to know… Read More
What’s your idea of the perfect dream trip — one that goes beyond the guidebooks, beyond the one-size fits all approach and the usual list of must-sees, and takes you into realm of the extraordinary? Journeys of a lifetime often require careful planning, an insider’s regional knowledge and on-the-ground connections, and the time and energy to troubleshoot all the particulars, from arranging convenient hotels and transportation to navigating the sometimes tricky requirements for visas and border crossings. You need someone to get you started on the right foot — that's where MIR comes in. Our knowledgable team of Custom & Private Journeys Specialists have the drive and dedication to take your travel plans, however lofty or logistically complex, and put them in motion. Backed by our decades of destination expertise and the determination to take on virtually any travel challenge, we can help you dream it and do it all on your terms. 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
For more than 25 years, MIR has helped travelers bring their ideas to life. You have the dream and we provide the down-to-earth particulars. Which cities should you see first? Should you drive, fly or take the train to the next one? How should you plot your course so you don’t have to backtrack? How do you negotiate border crossings? Read More
Long-time MIR traveler and photographer Phil Kidd shares a photo from Tibet that evokes celebration and reverence for equine friends. Read More
Back in September one of MIR’s travel specialists, Jill Schneeman, journeyed to four of MIR’s destinations in Central Europe and the Balkans with her friend Morgan – just for fun! Read More
There’s so much to choose from between St. Petersburg’s world-class museums and the reindeer herds of Kamchatka, with the endless miles of Siberian taiga thrown in for good measure. Both these destinations have their own superlatives – and more in common than you might think. Read More
MIR's Lisa Peterson practices the ancient art of doing nothing – fjaka – in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Read More
Australians are no strangers to good food, so we felt especially giddy when The Sunshine Coast Daily, the only daily newspaper serving the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, Australia, recommended two of MIR’s food-focused small group tours, A Taste of Georgia and A Chronicle of Russian Cuisine & Culture, in a recent roundup of great adventures for foodies. A Taste of Georgia allows travelers to experience traditional Georgian cheese-making, wineries and abundant food alongside ancient sites, while A Chronicle of Russian Cuisine & Culture offers the opportunity for cooking classes with master chefs and dining at some of Moscow and St. Petersburg’s best up-and-coming restaurants. Read the full article on The Sunshine Coast Daily website.
Since stepping out from behind the Iron Curtain, Albania has gone from closed-off Communist country to hidden gem of the trav... 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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