The Hike: Ultar Mountain and the Hon pass

The Hike: Ultar Mountain and the Hon pass

TRAVEL in PAKISTAN The Hike: Ultar Mountain and the Hon pass Josephine Ris 23 December 2016 We have arrived in Karimabad, the (tourist) capital of Hunza. After “loosing” quite some time due to driving with escorts, being forced to turn back after driving four hours...
Taarof in Iran

Taarof in Iran

TRAVEL in IRAN Taarof in Iran David Hielkema 18 December 2016 Josephine and I sat in our hotel room in Cappadocia, doing some research about Iran. We were about to go there in a few days. Josephine sent me a link about Taarof. Supposedly it is a big thing in Iran to...
No more complaining about Pakistani police

No more complaining about Pakistani police

TRAVEL in PAKISTAN No more complaining about Pakistani police Josephine Ris 13 December 2016   Lately, we have been complaining a bit about our lack of freedom. Quite often we would go somewhere only to be told we could not continue due to safety issues. Or we would...
Crossing the border: from Turkey to Iran

Crossing the border: from Turkey to Iran

TRAVEL in TURKEY and IRAN Crossing the border: From Turkey to Iran David Hielkema 6 December 2016  lees dit verhaal in   or read our guide in  It is going to be a long day. We wake up early and quickly we prepare some coffee to-go. A truck driver, not the first one,...