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20 Jul 2016
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Motorcycling in Iran as a woman, a must & not a joke!
Hi fellow riders and travellers,
In May 2016 I co-organized a motorbike tour in Iran over a very nice route across the mountains in the north. We arrived from Armenia, crossed Iran from west to east all through the 4000 meter high mountains and left through Turkmenistan.
One of the best things about the entire trip was the fact that a girl(myself) was leading a group of men on motorcycles in Iran. It was absolutely fine and fun!
Here is a link to our trip with some information on visa, carnet de passage and other handy things. Feel free to contact me for any information you might need as I do a lot Iran and Central Asia  (you might call me lucky)!
Across the mountains in Iran on motorcycle - Not Just a Tourist
Enjoy Iran specially if you are a woman!
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21 Jul 2016
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Looks like you had a great trip. I've had a quick look at the website but I can't find the information on visas and carnets. I would be very interested to read about this. Please can you point me in the right direction.
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23 Jul 2016
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Information on visa and paperwork in Iran
Hi Hammertime,
Yes, almost all trips are great . I have gathered some information about all those countries that I have traveled to on the blog under country info. Here is the link: Motorcycling in Central Asia, UAE, OMAN, China, Pakistan, Iran
It's general information but if you need any specific I will be happy to help you.
Good luck!
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21 Aug 2016
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Well, if you organise something in 2017, I’m interested!
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12 Sep 2016
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I rode as a solo woman in Iran in 2012, was brilliant, had a wonderful and friendly time.. no need to consider a group if you generally don't travel with the comfort of groups..
'but where is your husband? 'Oh shit, he must have fallen off the back of the bike!'!
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12 Mar 2017
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Rachel, just noticed you are in Norfolk. If you would like to meet up for a cuppa to chat travels, drop me a line, I'm either in Downham Market, or Ely.. and if you are passing through you are very welcome to drop in.
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Hi
I am a solo female rider going from France to Madagan (Siberia) leaving in a month. I am having a lot of trouble getting a Turkmenistan visa and wonder where you got yours from?
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4 Apr 2018
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The Turkmenistan visa is notoriously hard to get, around 50% get turned down for no apparent reason. If you haven't already seen it, www.caravanistan.com is a great source of information on travel in the region, including visas and border crossings.
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