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Tehran
Yesterday, my virtual self passed through Tabriz much quicker than I thought I would, so ventured on towards Tehran to finish the day. This morning I got up, just short of the city, and made a bit of camper breakfast … Continue reading
A trip through Tabriz
Tabriz is the fourth largest city in Iran with nearly 2 million residents and was once the nations capital. One thing that is noticeable as I drive through is the air pollution which, despite recent legislative changes is still a … Continue reading
Into Iran
The border just past Gurbulak is a large, purpose-built border control opened in 2003. This in one of only a few 24 hour border controls in the area. Most of the others on this side are only open from about … Continue reading
Be Prepared
Just before I head over the border into Iran, I want to let you know about some of the research I have been doing to do so. There are some areas of the world that have political problems that result … Continue reading
In the footsteps of Noah
Today my virtual self is seeing something I would love to see for real: Mount Ararat. The drive from Erzurum only took about four hours, but getting here, just half an hour’s drive to the Iran border, is something to … Continue reading
Erzurum
Another thing I have learnt on this trip is that Turkey is above sea level almost everywhere your go. Certainly true in the north. Erzurum is 1757m (5766 ft) above sea level and known as “The Rock” in NATO code, served as NATO’s … Continue reading
Coasting the coast
Leaving Samsun this morning takes me out onto the coast road and through the mountains and forests. I didn’t know that Turkey was so green, but the Black Sea climate is mild and wet for most of the year, and … Continue reading
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Samsun
I arrived in Samsun a little earlier than I thought I would and got to see the Black Sea. I had every intention of sleeping in the camper tonight, but the temperature has dropped and I chickened out. It’s early … Continue reading
The Black sea is just ahead
I’m on my way north east to the city of Samsun on the coast of the inland sea. I was destined to head east to Sivas and then on to Erzurum before heading for the Iraqi border, but it seemed … Continue reading
Ankara
I arrived at Ankara just as the sun was setting and made my way to the No:19 Boutique Hotel I had found on Booking.com for €61, including breakfast. Parking too. Tomorrow I plan to sleep in the camper, so I will pick … Continue reading