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Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 30, 20245 min read
Camels, Canyons and Creeping Dunes
Driving to the Yangykala Canyon in Turkmenistan, camel-spotting, pilgrimage feasts and offroad desert driving
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Achim Kuttler
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Vehicle overview: current assessment
Current assessment (after 12,000 km of driving). Overall we're happy, but there are and have been some areas of concern.
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Achim Kuttler
Aug 5, 20243 min read
Vehicle upgrades
Key upgrades and adjustments to improve our vehicle's performance for the overland adventures we plan to take
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Achim Kuttler
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Original configuration and dimensions
Original configuration and planning of our expedition vehicle
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Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 4, 20243 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!
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Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 2, 20241 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...
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![From Bulgaria to Georgia, by sea!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/125faa_e31dfc8938c743669bdd57f07e2ac46d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/125faa_e31dfc8938c743669bdd57f07e2ac46d~mv2.webp)
Achim Kuttler
Aug 2, 20246 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.
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Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 2, 20245 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!
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Jaimi Cyrus
Aug 1, 20243 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...
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Jaimi Cyrus
Jul 24, 20241 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.
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Jaimi Cyrus
Jul 22, 20241 min read
Somewhere in Serbia
A quick post to update you on our progress...and delays. Currently driving across Serbia
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