In late 2019 Saudi Arabia opened its borders for foreigners beyond religious pilgrimages to Mekka or Medina. I really wanted to see this secluded country, so I secured myself a visa and used the chance while I was in the area…
Middle East
The Middle East is a fascinating travel destination with lots of ancient ruins and very hospitable people. Unfortunately, many people shy away from this area as the political situation is not very inviting. Believe me: it’s worth to see it!
Getting lost in Tehran (Silk Road Part I)
I traveled along the Silk Road, from Turkey through Iran, Pakistan and further on to China. This story describes the first part of this three-months journey, where I bribe my way across a border, meet Revolutionary Guards and make my way through Iran.
Smugglers, guns and police escorts (Silk Road Part II)
This is the second part of the Silk Road journey. I met smugglers on a train, saw 5000 year old ruins, went into a gun-infested village at the Afghan border and much more…
Chained to the wall of a poison gas factory
I went to the Near East – overland from Germany. This trip, which I thought to be quite straight-forward, turned out to be a major challenge. It became a challenge because Saddam Hussein had invaded Kuwait the day before I started.
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