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Austria to Iran and back in 2009
Hello and  Everybody!
I think about a trip starting in Vienna, Austria, heading to Iran via Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey. The plan is to continue to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and then back home via Russia, maybe Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Check Republic!
Up to know I read a lot, especially about Iran, but I don't have an exact plan, route or timing yet. My major problem is, none of my friends is willing to join me and I don't want to do this alone.
The approximate key points of the trip up to know - nearly everything might be changed
- Start around April 2009
- estimated 3 up to 6 Months
- Low to Medium Budget
- With camping equipment
- Bike probably a used BMW F650 GS Dakar (not bought yet)
- Cultural activities should not come too short.
About me:
I am 31 years old, male, just before marriage, and in the end of my PhD studies. Beside going out for a good dinner and sipping cocktails, my major hobbies are traveling and riding the bike. My language skills are limited to German and English.
So if there is anyone out there who is also interested in a trip like this (or part of this) is welcome to contact me! As already mentioned: No fixed planes are made yet, so I am more or less flexible.
Best,
Oliver.
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7 Sep 2008
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to the black sea
Hi Oliver,
I'm planing to leave munich around mid of march 2009 for south africa.
First part of the journey leads also to turkey. I planed to ride thou austria, hungary, romania, moldova, ukraine, russia, georgia, turkey and than continue to syria but depends on how the situation in georgia will be be then.
However it is pretty much the same way. So if you are intrested in joining that part of the trip would be great.
Greetings
Macs
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8 Sep 2008
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Different route but interesting suggestion!
Hi Macs!
Sounds interesting! I have to think about this change of the route. But the timing would be OK. If the situation in Georgia will not be good till then (what I personally are afraid of) Azerbaijan would be an alternative. And I also think that there is a ferry crossing the black sea from the Ukraine to Turkey.
Are you traveling alone? Do you plan to go with your BMW F650GS? Is it the single ore twin? Are you satisfied with your bike? I ask these questions, because I plan to buy a BMW F650GS Dakar for my trip!
Oliver.
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Hey
I am 24 planning on leaving around the world in June 09, first leg down to austraila. I plan kazakhstan ubekistan turkmenistan to Iran. Starting in france. I will be on a africa twin. Previous travels are all over europe, middle east and trans africa.
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We're leaving late August next year, India and back (both of us on GS singles )via Greece,Turkey,Iran,Pakistan. If you end up dragging your heels we may catch you up
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Timing
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Hey
I am 24 planning on leaving around the world in June 09, first leg down to austraila. I plan kazakhstan ubekistan turkmenistan to Iran. Starting in france. I will be on a africa twin. Previous travels are all over europe, middle east and trans africa.
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June is too late for me. But maybe we'll meet somewhere, when I'm on my way back home.
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We're leaving late August next year, India and back (both of us on GS singles )via Greece,Turkey,Iran,Pakistan. If you end up dragging your heels we may catch you up
Pete & Caf
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I hope you will not catch up with me  - Otherwise this would mean I am really in troubles  !! But in this worst case, I'll tell you where you can find and  me!
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