MIDDLE EAST

Here you will find all the moments that we would like to share with you. The good, the bad, the funny, the depressing, the boring, or simply the moments that you need the momentum to get your bike through it.

This destination was decided only middle January 2023 as other travel plans didn’t work out due to various circumstances. This means also, suddenly we have to deal with carnets and other bureaucratic issues. However, we are super excited to dive into a completely different culture – and share this experience with you. Please note, James will be on my side only during the summer period. So brew a chai and sit back to follow us on this adventure.

Stefanie Eickhorn 12/08/2023 Stefanie Eickhorn 12/08/2023

TURKEY into GEORGIA

TURKEY into GEORGIA - We are finally in Georgia | The next morning, at breakfast, we first got talking to a lovely German couple that travels /travelled Greece, Turkey, Georgia and the Balkans by bicycle. I am always impressed by people travelling with a push bike!! Whilst we were talking an American guy, Joe, joined us as he…

Stefanie Eickhorn 06/08/2023 Stefanie Eickhorn 06/08/2023

EAST Turkey

EAST Turkey - Landscape Paradise | I slept very badly, so when the alarm at 3h30 went, I was quickly up and getting ready. By 4am we both were on my Schimmelchen leaving our guesthouse. About 4h30 we were at the entrance gate where I had to buy the…

Stefanie Eickhorn 04/08/2023 Stefanie Eickhorn 04/08/2023

CAPPADOCIA

Cappadocia - getting deeper into the East | The next morning, the temperatures dropped notably, so we left a bit later than the previous days. We went the boring straight national road to Lake Tuza, one of the largest salt lakes in the world. Actually, it was so….

Stefanie Eickhorn 30/07/2023 Stefanie Eickhorn 30/07/2023

Pamukkale

Pammukale - and cracking on towards East | The next morning, the lovely breakfast waiter was surprised to see us and pampered us even more! I must admit, he is the best waiter I ever came across in all the hotels I have stayed at, even with…

Stefanie Eickhorn 28/07/2023 Stefanie Eickhorn 28/07/2023

Chios, Greece

Chios, Greece - The final bike fix? | As you might remember, we found the mechanic and the spare parts on Chios (Greek island). The next obstacle was getting a ferry over as it was the festive week of “Eid al-Adha” known here in Turkey as “Kurban Bayrami”. We tried to…

Stefanie Eickhorn 22/07/2023 Stefanie Eickhorn 22/07/2023

Bike Problems

Bike Problems - It’s the Rewired stator! | The next morning, as no shade around, we already were up by 7am and ready to go by 9am. Due to the battery issue yesterday, I put the voltmeter on and also charged my phones via the USB port. I didn't like the voltage showing, only 13V...hmmm, not good! When we…