30 Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventures You Absolutely Need on Your Bucket List

26. Riding the Trans-Siberian Railway – Russia

For those who crave slow travel and epic journeys, riding the Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Vladivostok is an experience of a lifetime. Spanning over 9,000 kilometers and crossing eight time zones, this legendary train journey takes you through Russia’s vast and diverse landscapes, from snow-capped mountains to dense forests and remote villages. Along the way, you can hop off to explore Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake in the world, or immerse yourself in the rich cultures of Mongolia if you take the Trans-Mongolian route. If Russia is out of reach, take an equally stunning train journey through the Canadian Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer, where jaw-dropping landscapes unfold before your eyes.