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4 weeks in Iran – a résumé
After 4 weeks in Iran it is time to look back, and to reflect on the experiences. We have had so many new adventures, and we have seen so many new things that we could fill books with the stories. What fascinated us most and left us deeply impressed were the people of Iran, their
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Stories from Iran
Many things are different here – very different. Even after three weeks in this country, we have not comprehended many things. But we want to tell you about some particularities, that have surprised us, or that are very characteristic. 1. Hospitality Nowhere else have we experienced such a big hospitality like here in Iran. We
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Iran – first impressions and the border
We are in Iran now since 15 days, and we are already so full of new experiences and stories, it is hard to summarize everything. Iran is definitely completely different from the picture the media draw of it in western countries. All people we have met so far were friendly, welcoming, and honestly interested in
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Turkey – a diverse and hospitable country
In total, we were three weeks in Turkey – definitely not enough time for such a big and diverse country with lots of places and things to discover (at the bottom of this page you find some more pictures). Mountains, high plains, rocky and sandy coastlines, almost untouched corners, and highly populated landscapes, antique ruins,
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A short update from Iran
We have been in Iran now for about one week, and since so many at home were worried because of our travel to Iran we wanted to give you a short update. Our experiences so far were mainly positive, and the country really is fantastic. The people are friendly, open, helpful and the hospitality is
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A motorcycle festival in Turkey
We know motorcycle festivals at home – you meet like-minded people, you talk, you have a beer or two, you tell stories of your travels or you talk about the motorcycle techniques and equipment – some rock music and BBQ: these are normally the credentials of a motorcycle meeting or festival in central Europe. Now
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Along the mediterranean coast in Turkey
We have been travelling along the mediterranean coast in Turkey for about one week – from Izmir to Antalya. Between the beach, stunning coastal landscape and ancient ruins we took some pictures, which we would like to share with you (click on image for larger view).
Motosikletli Polis Istanbul
Istanbul is a very special place – a mixture of western and eastern culture, of chaos and beauty, of old and new – and it is a place that you should have visited at least once in your life (you find some photos of this special city on our facebook page). But for us Istanbul
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Goodbye Europe – hello Asia!
We have left Europe behind and entered Asia – first politically, when we crossed the border between Greece and Turkey, and then also geographically, when we crossed the Bosporus in Istanbul. Now we are in Asia – and we will stay on this continent until we will cross the ocean to Australia.
