Jaimi Cyrus
Camels, Canyons and Creeping Dunes
Driving to the Yangykala Canyon in Turkmenistan, camel-spotting, pilgrimage feasts and offroad desert driving
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Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 306 min read
Wait…there are 'other' Albanians? And Azerbaijani wine?
From Baku to the historic town Sheki: stayed in a Caravanserei, visited the Albanian Church of Kish and the Khan's palace, enjoyed an Azerba
Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 247 min read
Trawling towards Turkmenistan
I kind of want to cry. It was another very long night of processes and procedures to embark on this ferry towards the other side of the...
Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 102 min read
The Giraffe made it to Baku!
You may have seen the update videos on our Insta story, but if not: it worked! The Giraffe arrived safely and intact in Baku, and we...
Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 43 min read
The Azerbaijan conundrum
Why is Azerbaijan a tricky piece of the journey? We hope we found a solution, but are waiting for the result!
Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 21 min read
While we're waiting for the Black Sea Ferry...
We're hanging around at the port and just had a disconcerting conversation with a German couple who also have a ticket for the ferry...
Achim Kuttler
Aug 26 min read
From Bulgaria to Georgia, by sea!
All the info about taking the ferry across the Black Sea from Burgas, Bulgaria to Batumi, Georgia. And what's it's like.
Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 25 min read
Overlander's Manifesto and Sketchy Castle Visits
Some days don't quite work out as planned, and it's good to have some guidelines for making decisions!
Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 13 min read
The Beginning: the Silk Road Adventure has commenced!
What’s the longest you’ve been on the road? As I think back, I can identify periods of life where I’ve been away from “home” for many...
Jaimi Cyrus
Jul 241 min read
Sometimes things are worth a second try
A short overview of the famous Plitvice Lakes in Croatia - it's worth a visit, and some tips to get the most out of it.
Jaimi Cyrus
Jul 221 min read
Somewhere in Serbia
A quick post to update you on our progress...and delays. Currently driving across Serbia
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