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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to Ajay Kamalakaran, an independent journalist and novelist as he takes us to the Far East corner of the world, Sakhalin island!!
Today's destination: Sakhalin island
Nearest Airport: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Airport
Nearest Railway Station: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Station
Prerequisites - Please check travel documents required
Packing - Pack for the cold!
Time of the year - Summer is ideal for Indian travellers although winter has its own charm!
Length of the itinerary: NA
Itinerary Highlights:
- Ajay talks about the hidden gem of Sakhalin island, that lies at the confluence of the north and the east, where Russia meets Japan!
- Learn more about the history of the Sakhalin island, its native people, and the connection to the Japanese and Koreans.
- We talk about the geographical orientation, demography and the seasons of Sakhalin. Ajay explains the favourite pass-times of Sakhalin, how he got there and life in Sakhalin, the non-Americanized version.
- The oil connection of Sakhalin and preferred status for Indian citizens in terms of visas is also discussed.
- Ajay talks more about his book - Globetrotting for love and other stories from Sakhalin island and what inspired the book.
Links:
Link to the 'Globetrotting for love and other stories from Sakhalin island:
Link to the Ajay's latest book, A Week in the Life of Svitlana:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AjayKamalakaran
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