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March 15, 2017

A cycling guide to Iran

March 15, 2017/ Ben
A cycling guide to Iran

If travelling is at its most rewarding when we're pushed outside our comfort zone, introduced to new cultures and welcomed into the hearts and homes of locals, then Iran might just be the most rewarding destination on earth.

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Planning, Iran
Camping, Bicycle touring, Cycling the Silk Road, Money, Food
February 26, 2017

3 life lessons from 3 months cycling in Iran

February 26, 2017/ Ben
3 life lessons from 3 months cycling in Iran

Our 3 months cycling through Iran have been the most challenging and rewarding of our tour to date. To celebrate our time there, I'd like to share 3 more life lessons learnt. 

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February 26, 2017/ Ben/ 2 Comments
Iran, Life lessons
Cycling the Silk Road, Bike touring
February 13, 2017

A day in our life cycling Iran

February 13, 2017/ Ben
A day in our life cycling Iran

Sand slashes any inch of uncovered skin, blown across the parched desert by screaming winds. My knees aching from 5 days cycling, pushing a bike with 20 kilos of gear, all my worldly possessions. 

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February 13, 2017/ Ben/ 1 Comment
Iran
Kindness, Bicycle touring, Cycling the Silk Road
January 06, 2017

Welcome to Iran: The land of kindness and art

January 06, 2017/ Manon
Welcome to Iran: The land of kindness and art

Where kindness is, who cares for peace or war? Where goodness acts, who hears prayer or quarrel? When a man's accepted, who cares where he's from? Surrender, yield: if not your pride's a stone.

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Iran
Art, Kindness
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