Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Chat Forum > Welcome to HU
Welcome to HU New to the HUBB and Horizons Unlimited? Introduce yourself here! Get to know the denizens.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 20 Jan 2009
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Istanbul
Posts: 13
Hi from Istanbul

Finally joined the board as I'm planning a route around the Black Sea and I doubt there's a better resource anywhere for advice and info.

I'm a Brit expat, living in Istanbul, and after a few years of pottering about in Turkey I've decided...with a couple of Brit bike riding friends, to see a bit of the world around here.

David
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 20 Jan 2009
ozhanu's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Izmir, Turkiye
Posts: 794
hi,

welcome to HU. i am sure you'll find whatever info you need here.

number of turkish community getting higher.. maybe would be enough rider to do a mini HUBB meeting in the future...

welcome again
ozhan unverdi.
__________________
ozhan u.
website under construction
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 20 Jan 2009
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bucks, UK
Posts: 642
When you thinking of your touraround ? Were leaving UK in August on route to India and will be spending time in Turkey around Sept and could do with some local knowledge

Pete & Caf
__________________
Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand 2016
Buenos Aires to NYC 2012-2013: www.facebook.com/curryhunt
India and back 2009-2010:
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 20 Jan 2009
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Istanbul
Posts: 13
Quote:
Originally Posted by ozhanu View Post
hi,

welcome to HU. i am sure you'll find whatever info you need here.

number of turkish community getting higher.. maybe would be enough rider to do a mini HUBB meeting in the future...

welcome again
ozhan unverdi.
Hi Ozhan,

A quick look through the site showed me there are quite a few Turkish members. It doesn't surprise me though, as over the last 5 years or so the number of Turkish bike owners has grown very quickly, and as many of them have a bike mostly for fun, there's been quite a few who have taken up touring. I was a bit quiet last year, only taking a couple of trips within Turkey, but in previous years I went to the Emok camp, the Enduro Club camp and to the one near Datca....hopefully I'll be going to that one again this year.

A mini HUBB meeting would be a good idea, we could compare notes on trips.

David
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 20 Jan 2009
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Istanbul
Posts: 13
Quote:
Originally Posted by mcgiggle View Post
When you thinking of your touraround ? Were leaving UK in August on route to India and will be spending time in Turkey around Sept and could do with some local knowledge

Pete & Caf
Hi Pete & Caf,

I'll be leaving mid-July and will get back to Istanbul in early August (this trip's a quickie). Feel free to ask anything about Turkey, I'll be happy to pass on anything I know.

David
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 21 Jan 2009
ozhanu's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Izmir, Turkiye
Posts: 794
hi david,

i was also quite last year, but this year i am planning to ride morocco in april/may then join the emok on june.

we might do a istanbul+ meeting first on april when it is a bit sunny. also we can ride emok togather.
will see..

i am living and working in tuzla region, we can have a coffee in taksim on any saturday.

take care
__________________
ozhan u.
website under construction
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 21 Jan 2009
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Bucks, UK
Posts: 642
Cheers David, doing all my "homework" on Iran and India at the mo, will probably get to Turkey in a month or so, in between rebuilding the wifes bike and racing a few enduros. Be prepared for the onslaute
__________________
Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand 2016
Buenos Aires to NYC 2012-2013: www.facebook.com/curryhunt
India and back 2009-2010:
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Waıtıng ın Istanbul 5/8/06 andylaurence Travellers Seeking Travellers 4 14 Aug 2006 14:06
istanbul. anyone there? pjmancktelow Travellers Seeking Travellers 2 9 Jun 2006 21:01
Istanbul to UK FatBoy John Trip Transport 1 11 May 2005 10:24
Istanbul John Roberts Europe 2 5 May 2004 05:57
UK to Istanbul pete stocker Travellers Seeking Travellers 1 20 Mar 2001 19:25

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27 2025
Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
CanWest: July 10-13 2025
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21 2025
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 13:57.