Travel Journal Overview: The actual border crossing into Iran was no hassle. Travel was easy it seemed. I met two Syrians at the exit gates from Turkey, exchanged the usual how? why? and where? questions and they moved on. I then crossed into Iran alone … A tanned hand reached into the throng as I… Continue reading more »
Dogubayazit, final stop before Iran
Published in: Turkey | November 8th, 2007
Solo overland travel can do a lot to a person. Of this I am a witness and a learner. Here I began to question a little more of what I was missing out on. But then again I was also experiencing something very unique
Getting Travel Visas in Ankara, Turkey
Published in: Turkey | October 23rd, 2007
Fresh with hope after speaking to the Iranian embassy in Ankara, I began the midnight trips to the capital. Arriving back in Goreme 23 hours later. It was long and tiring. But it saved money, and it was working. During this period my Mendle (meindel) boots broke in two shame on them. They never answered my emails either. Never again. But yes to Goreme …
Living and relaxing in Goreme Turkey
Published in: Turkey | October 21st, 2007
We’d made it to Goreme, a place chill out and forget about visa woes. Parties ensued, and I relaxed for while. As it turned out, it was here trying to get away from it all, I’d find all the answers sitting right there.
Heading to Goreme, Cappadocia, land of troglodytes
Published in: Turkey | October 20th, 2007
I really was feeling the pressure here. visas were essentially dominating my mind set. I felt the pressure. Taking a time out, it turned out: helped in more ways than one!
Istanbul or not? On the trail for visas
Published in: Turkey | October 20th, 2007
Travel Journal Overview: It’s not at all strange how today’s politics can interfere with travel plans. Instead of enjoying my self and seeking out a great new opportunity for finding home, I had to get my visas sorted. Again in my book it’s another turning point, not a major one. But a game of chance,… Continue reading more »
Arriving in Istanbul, an old city on the cusp of European life
Published in: Turkey | October 19th, 2007
Travel Journal Overview: I should have guessed better. But my first impressions of Turkey were not old school. They were of Istanbul’s thriving tourist trade, then again, it was the middle of Ramadan. After climbing up the hill to Old Sultanahmet we arrived at the hostel our French friend had recommended…well not exactly but it… Continue reading more »
