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  • AZERBAIJAN

    Rails on water

    On a cargo boat across the #CaspianSea from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan. There was a #train on board! #BakuToAktau #August2015…

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  • AZERBAIJAN

    Masters of Domino

    The main activity on the boat for crew was playing #domino. An Uzbek lorry driver thought me and my cabin mates the rules of their version of the game and…

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  • AZERBAIJAN

    Cabin mates

    The boat from Azerbaijan to Kazakstan across the CaspianSea took eventually 30 hours. With clean sheets, three meals a day and great company it felt like a holiday occasionally. Will on…

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  • AZERBAIJAN

    At Caspian Sea

    My four days in Baku, Azerbaijan went quickly and rather smoothly. After collecting my Uzbek visa I got on a cargo ship to #Aktau, Kazakhstan, the following day. Though getting the…

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  • ARMENIA

    The cyclists’ grandfather

    I was enjoying a two hour downhill to the border of #Iran in #Armenia when a guy called Avo stopped me, feed me, washed me and offered me a place to…

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  • ARMENIA

    how to get high

    On top of a 2650m pass in #Armenia. I've got recently really good at #trucksurfing. Motivation to grab behind of a passing slow going truck is high in 35C degrees in…

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  • ARMENIA

    Full moon rides

    I was lucky to have #fullmoon at my last two nights in #Armenia. Evening riding in gorges and valleys was just incredible. #biketouring #Kapan…

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  • ARMENIA

    Sweat and reward

    Even though my route through #Armenia stays mostly above 1000m it is impossible to avoid extreme heat. The lower valleys are freaking hot and I've managed to sunburn my shoulders through…

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