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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

 

Photo by Alex Kotomanov on Unsplash

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