North Coast of Turkey
I found a place that serves beer in this predominantly Muslim area, Yay! It’s been an interesting couple of days, even though I’ve done comparatively few miles. Cakraz was nice …
Oops On Parade
Oh dear. Yesterday I did something that I hope I won’t regret at a future border crossing. Whilst travelling the north coast road from Cakraz to Sinop, I approached a …
Beautiful Turkey
I’ve been neglecting my diary-keeping since Greece, although I have been blogging. I have now left the EU! Crossing into Turkey was a significant step, both in my head and …
Turkey Delightful
Yesterday was my first full day in Turkey, and I can confirm that things are indeed good here. After waking up with the tent-in-carpark scenario surrounded by cute rabbits, I …
Survived Istanbul
It’s been a little while since my last blog because all the WiFi signals I got in Greece were unencrypted. I’m back online again now though! Bulgaria had a similar …
Whizzed Through Bulgaria
Bulgaria – that was quick. I didn’t really give Bulgaria much of a chance, and the campsite that I stayed at (4 Euro for the night) was straight from communist …
Crossing Romania to the Black Sea
It’s been an odd couple of days, with some amazing riding as well as my first bad experience. The campsite near Paulis was nice, and the time there relaxing. Thursday …
The Long and Winding Roads
It’s been a couple of days of hard and long riding for sure. Leaving Paul and his family after a lovely few days, I resumed my eastward push. Near Sebes, …
More New Friends
I’ve been hanging out for a few days at a lovely little family-run campsite near Paulis, called “Camping Route Roemenie”. Mihai came through with the tyres and air filter yesterday …
Camping in Romania
Hot. It’s hot. Yup, that cyclonic storm has well and truly passed and it’s sunny again here. I’ve been at a little family run campsite for a couple of days …