Nasreddin Hodja
2nd May 2015
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Nasreddin was a sufi satirist known for his witty anecdotes which contained bits of wisdom. His jokes and stories have been translated to many languages
Bike Fixing In Bukhara
2nd May 2015
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My bicycle suffered few blows during the ride in Turkmenistan. Today I went in search of a bicycle repair shop in Bukhara. After asking for
Mad Cycling In Turkmenistan
1st May 2015
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This is how I look after cycling like a mad man over the past six days. A five-day Turkmenistan transit visa and almost 500 kilometres
Mashhad
24th April 2015
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For the last three days I am again stuck in Mashhad as Turkmen consulate hasn’t issued me a transit visa yet. They have asked me
Esfahan Naqsh-e-Jahan
21st April 2015
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Best view of the Naqsh-e-Jahan square in Esfahan, Iran with the Loftollah mosque on the left and Shah Mosque in the middle.
Reunion With Mohsin
18th April 2015
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A reunion with my dear friend Mohsin who flew in from Qatar to visit me in Mashhad while I am waiting here for Turkmenistan transit
Chinese Visa
14th April 2015
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It turns out it was indeed wise to apply for the Chinese Visa in Tehran as it couldn’t have been any easier. All it was
Camping In Iran
11th April 2015
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Here is my camping location in Milli Park, Rudsar in Iran. I was granted permission to put up my tent near to the entrance. I was
Iranian Currency
11th April 2015
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Iran’s official currency is Iranian Rial, but everywhere the currency people use is Tomans. In a simple scenario, 1 Toman = 10 Rials. So far
Thierry On Slowing Down
8th April 2015
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I met Thierry in Marand, Iran by chance when my host Akbar was leading me to a guesthouse. On the way we saw Thierry surrounded
Legendary Warm Showers Host In Iran
8th April 2015
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In Marand, I was was in search of a hotel and made a stop at a corner vegetable shop to ask for the directions to