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Overland Journal Day 53-56: Turkmenistan
How do we even begin to describe our journey through Turkmenistan? For a few days, we felt like we were in a surreal, alternate universe. Turkmenistan is, without a doubt, the most bizarre country we’ve ever visited. Imagine a land where paranoia under a dictatorship is palpable, where the capital city of Ashgabat gleams with white marble, and where a burning crater blazes in the heart of the…
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Overland Journal Day 41-52: Iran
As we approach the 10,000-kilometer milestone after 52 days of travel, our journey leads us to the enchanting country of Iran. Despite initial nerves about exploring this unfamiliar territory, our apprehensions quickly dissolved upon arrival. Iran greeted us with unmatched warmth and hospitality, leaving us in awe of its rich culture, breathtaking architecture, and the genuine kindness of its people. Border crossing to Iran We felt a bit…
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Overland Journal Day 26-40: Türkiye
We’ve been on the road for 40 days and covered 7200 kilometers, but we’ve barely scratched the surface of our epic adventure! Our journey has taken us through Türkiye’s diverse landscapes. From the touristy west with beautiful bays to the earthquake-stricken east with the most hospitable and welcoming people, Türkiye has stolen our hearts. Pamukkale We waved the hustle and bustle of Istanbul goodbye and headed to the…
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Overland Journal Day 17-25: Albania, Greece and Turkey (Istanbul)
We reached the 5000-kilometer mark and crossed into Asia! Two major milestones for the expedition. Unfortunately, we also visited a few more car repair shops than expected. In this blog you read more about our time at the stunning Albanian coast, our quick visit to northern Greece, the work on the car and our unexpected city trip to magical Istanbul. Overlanding Albania: The Albanian Riviera From Montenegro, we…
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Overland Journal Day 11-16: Bosnia and Herzegovina & Montenegro
We drove 3240 kilometers in total. After Croatia, we made our way to Sarajevo. What a beautiful and impressive city. I mistakenly assumed that I would see mostly concrete Soviet apartment buildings. How I was wrong. Instead, we walked through narrow alleys in the historic, Ottomon city center. We learned a lot about the war in the ‘90s and the divisions that still exist in the country. Our…
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