Chris

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: 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...
Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek Sightseeing and Attractions

We came to Bishkek on the way to Kazakhstan and spent two nights here.There is not too much to see in Bishkek, so a quic...
Kyrgyzstan

How to get from Toktogul to Bishkek by Marshrutka: Schedule, Price, and Tips (2026 Updated)

The day after we had come all the way from Arslanbob to Toktogul, we decided to change our plans a little and head for B...