Author Archives: Chasing Rapture
Finding Space in India
Trying to find a modern motorcycle to rent in India was interesting, not too difficult, but interesting. Finding a Royal Enfield to rent is easy, but a modern motorcycle that’s a different story. There are a couple of companies to be found, some are pricey, some are reasonable, and none are cheap. Read More…
Wagah Border Crossing
Visiting a few places around Lahore, close to the Indian border. The plan is to watch the beating retreat ceremony (border closing ceremony) at the Wagah/Attari Border, then cross the border on foot the following morning.
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Picking up in Pakistan
With the decision to fly over Iran, then pick up the journey from Pakistan. At the Airport I met with confused looks from the check-in staff. Which also confused me in return, but later I found out what was actually going on. Read More…
The Iranian Job
Well this is an interesting one. The Turkish side of the border has been very pleasant throughout, something that remained through the entire of Turkey. Of course nothing is perfect but there have been no ‘show stoppers’, no horrific events, no PKK kidnappings. Instead everyone I have met has been kind, welcoming, and hospitable. The officials at the Iranian border are a different story (well for Brits anyway).
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Twists in Cappadocia
Leaving Dalaman on the coast of south west Turkey, I rode east along the coast for a while before heading north east towards Konya. From there I arrived 860Km later in Cappadocia. When I arrived things definitely took a few surprising twists. Read More…