Chris

Turkey

Tokat to Sivas: Bus Journey

After an overnight stay in Tokat, we travelled to Sivas, about 100 km to the south-east.This article is about the bus jo...
Turkey

Tokat Highlights: One Day Walking Sightseeing

We spent one night in Tokat sightseeing. The sights in Tokat are concentrated and easy to get around on foot.Here are so...
Turkey

Boğazkale to Tokat: Hitchhiking and Minibus Journey

After visiting the ancient Hittite city ruins in Boğazkale, we moved directly to the next town without an overnight stay...
Turkey

Hattusa and Yazılıkaya Highlights: Visiting the Ruins of the Hittite Empire Capital from Boğazkale

Boğazkale, reached by bus and hitchhiking, is a small village with a population of 1,200. But it is home to the ruins of...
Turkey

Ankara to Boğazkale via Sungurlu to Visit Hattusa: Bus & Hitchhiking

After one night in Ankara, we headed to Boğazkale. There is no direct transport to Boğazkale so we decided to take a bus...
Turkey

Ankara Highlights: Half Day Walking Tour

We went to Ankara, Turkey, which is not a city with particularly amazing sights, but does mean that there are almost no ...
Border Crossing

We Flew from Almaty to Ankara with Pegasus Airlines

After a relaxing stay in Almaty recovering from sickness, we decided to fly to Ankara, Turkey.The number of internationa...
Kazakhstan

Getting a SIM Card in Almaty: Our Experience with Local Shops and Top Tips (Not at the Airport)

We bought a SIM card in Almaty. In this post, I am going to share our experience on how to buy a Kazakhstan SIM card and...
Kazakhstan

Walking in Almaty: Sightseeing and Attractions

The following are some of the sights we visited walking around Almaty.
Border Crossing

Bishkek to Almaty Border Crossing: from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan

After two nights in Bishkek, we crossed the border into Kazakhstan and travelled to Almaty.The border point on the Kyrgy...