Uk to Oz Planning
Howdy Y'all
A quick introduction, I'm a N00b here and am planning a RTW trip from the UK to Australia, leaving in August 2009 after I graduate from university with a Masters in Engineering hopefully. I have a 2006 KTM Adventure which has already been taken somewhere exotic by the previous owner and after a little TLC is running nicely.
I'm looking for some general advice and information regarding the route, I've found out most information I need regarding Carnets, visas etc from other threads on the HUBB.
I plan on doing the trip in 2 halves, first of all, the UK to India for which I plan on getting all my visas in the UK before I go. My route goes Europe, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan (looking to avoid possibly) and India.
Due to the recent troubles in Pakistan, I am looking at shipping the bike from Chahabar?, Iran to India. Has anyone done this? Is it possible? Of course by shipping I may actually be throwing myself out of the frying pan and into the fire with the recent pirate activities!
I'm also on the look out for a traveling buddy for all or part of the journey. I have a buddy going to Turkey who will be returning after some time in the sun.
Any information or help anyone can provide will be much appreciated.
Cheers Guys,
Duncan
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