route east
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Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*
My 'on a fag packet' route is going to be.
UK - France - Germany - Visit a friend in Munich for a couple of days.
Through Eastern Europe (Undecided route) into Turkey.
Then maybe into Azerbaijan to get the Ferry from Baku to Aktau if I want to avoid Iran...
I haven't considered Iran. Carnet puts me off if I'm honest. Did all that in Africa and it's expensive and a stressful document to carry.
Then I guess it's through the Stans into Mongolia to Ulan bator..
After that, find some people who want to Magadan. July seems to be the 'Window' for Magadan meaning I need to be in Ulan batar for June.... If I don't make it in time then I'll just head to Vladivostok. I'm flexible and don't have 'in stone' goals for a trip.
I'd really like to meet people and travel with them after Turkey. I like travelling with others anyway. I always find it more fun. I have no problem riding alone also but I do like 'The Craic' of a wolf pack
Ted
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I didn't think about the CdP issue yet. Seems you only need it for Iran. I know about the CdP hassle all to well from Africa too. Iran however seems to be an extraordinary country with extra ordinary people, in a very positive way. And places like Isfahan are of world class level. I don't know if I want to miss out on that because of the CdP hassle. I believe you can apply relatively easy via internet now with ADAC in Germany. Don't know how it is in the UK though. Also don't know the details about the bond yet for Iran.
I'm also considering riding to UB or Mag/Vlad now in stead of making the loop back, then take the Trans Siberia/Mongolia to Moscou, provided they can take the bike as cargo.
As for the Wolf Pack...yes definitely preferred over riding solo!
 
Cheers,
Noel
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