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24 Jul 2010
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Iran, Syria, Turkey
Off to the Middle East early September. The plan is to do the Black Sea coast before dropping down to Iran for 2-3 weeks. Back into Turkey and then Syria before the return leg at the end of October. All provided I can get an Iranian visa (the rules have changed).
Anybody heading in that direction around the same time? Might be useful to link up for a or a friendly face every now and then:
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24 Jul 2010
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....pretty much same direction (except Iran) - but start will be not earlier than 25th of september. Plan to take a boat from Syria to Italy in late november.
I also would appreciate a stop for a coffee or when routes are crossing,
or share when they match.
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27 Jul 2010
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anyone plans trip to istanbul welcome to have a cup of drink. coupleriders.net group location is just few steps away from blue mosque & ayasofia which are located just at the heart of the city. ask for angelshomehotel that our meeting points is for riders
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Similar(ish) trip planned for me. Leaving France in early September to travel to Jordan via Balkans, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon. Objective is Petra. Reverse for the return trip to arrive back in France by end October.
Would be glad to keep in touch and have a if we cross paths.
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Leaving Ireland in September for Jordan through Balkans Turkey Syria. Definitive route and dates not exact yet. Would like to meet now and again if possible along the way. Joe
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That looks good. I'll post a rough outline of my route and dates if and when I get my Iran visa. I will also keep in touch when I'm on the road.
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5 Aug 2010
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I will be leaving Belgium heading towards Turkey, Georgia & (perhaps) Iran by mid september.
Perhaps we'll meet up somewhere on the road.
Peter
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7 Aug 2010
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Originally Posted by skin
I will be leaving Belgium heading towards Turkey, Georgia & (perhaps) Iran by mid september.
Perhaps we'll meet up somewhere on the road.
Peter
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Hope so.
Peter
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Hi Peter,
Here's the plan:
departing Belgium on 12th september. Rather directly going to Bulgaria and from Turkey on slowing my pass. Doing some sightseeing in Eastern Turkey (Erzurum, Van lake region, Dogybayazit,...) into Georgia and back to Turkey to take the ferry in Trabzon to Sochi in Russia.
Making a detour to Elista (if I still have the time) and then easy going back home via Ukraine & Poland.
Having 5 weeks the time for this trip.
I'll be riding on a no nonsence Kawasaki Z750 (so, no much off roading for me)
Always in for a drink and a chat somewhere on the road
cheers
Peter
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16 Aug 2010
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Eastern Europe and Turkey September 2010
Hello all, I too will be pointing my bike in the direction of Turkey.. I'll be in Belgium for the GP (29th Aug 2010) and then taking about 2 ish weeks to head through Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria.. Beer and like minded people sound perfect!
(my onward plans are Syria,Jordan,Egypt and Africa east coast normal route)
Cheers!
James
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22 Aug 2010
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similar route
leaving UK 2nd October heading for Turkey via Slovenia, Romaina, Bulgaria. Then on to Syria and Jordan (Petra / Wadi Rum ..etc), then back to Syria for a ferry to Italy late October.
hope to meet other on the way.
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23 Aug 2010
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Paris to Petra
Here is the plan for the Southern part of our upcoming trip:
Sept 9-16 depart Paris, heading towards Croatia coast
Sept 16-19 crossing Northern Greece from the direction of Lake Ohrid
Sept 19-24 in central Turkey
Sept 24-27 in Syria
Sept 27-Oct 2 in Jordan
Oct 2-4 in Syria
Oct 4-9 in Turkey following Southern then Western coast
Oct 9-12 crossing Bulgaria-Romania-Serbia
Oct 12-17 back to Paris
No doubt this plan will go all pear-shaped early on, but this is what we're aiming for. If anyone will be in those areas and fancies a , let us know.
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heading for the middle east
Looks like the Middle East will be a busy destination next months! Here is my route:
10/09 Brussels
13/09: Venice (boat)
14/09: Igoumentisa
And onwards to Istanbul, Ankara, Aleppo, Damascus, (Beirut?), Amman, Aqaba, Nuweiba, Suez, Cairo,
11/10: Alexandria (boat)
14/10: Venice
17/10:Brussels
I'll be taking camping gear and hope to be able to see as much of the countries as possible...
Meet you there!?
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27 Aug 2010
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Originally Posted by jhvdp
Looks like the Middle East will be a busy destination next months! Here is my route:
10/09 Brussels
13/09: Venice (boat)
14/09: Igoumentisa
And onwards to Istanbul, Ankara, Aleppo, Damascus, (Beirut?), Amman, Aqaba, Nuweiba, Suez, Cairo,
11/10: Alexandria (boat)
14/10: Venice
17/10:Brussels
I'll be taking camping gear and hope to be able to see as much of the countries as possible...
Meet you there!?
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Hmmm, Looks like our paths will cross in Turkey / Syria. my plan is:
2/10 Germany
6/10 Istanbul
14/10 Aleppo
19/10 Jordan
24/10 Tartous to Venice.
28/10 Strasbourg
39/10 Home
1/11 onward, don't wanna think about it.
So, If you fancy a Turkish coffee or a Syria Tea en route, I'll be up for it.
I'm camping / cheap hoteling.
I originally wanted to do Egypt, go down to Hergada, across to Luxor and back up to Alex via the desert oasis route, but that would need time to do it properly and unfortunately, I managed to squeese 4 weeks only off work.
Cheers.
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Paris to Petra
Great. Will post again when we hit Turkey/Syria/Jordan and see who's in the area.
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