Cappadocia, Turkey

Terrifically captured in multiple films, including Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do, and one of the most famous hot air ballooning destinations in the world, Cappadocia is a part of the central Anatolian region of Turkey. Hot in the day and cool in the evenings, Cappadocia has had its place in history since 600BC, when it was mentioned in ancient Achaemenian texts and also in the holy bible … Continue reading Cappadocia, Turkey

Kandovan, Iran

Back in the driving seat and heading towards Kandovan, stopping for fuel on the way. Our local team took us straight into a local oil refinery, no better place to get the best quality fuel, they said. As an oil producing nation, Iran has probably the cheapest fuel of any country. USD 0.1 for unleaded petrol per liter. Compare that to London, … Continue reading Kandovan, Iran

Brecon Beacons hike

The trip I soooo wanted to do in 2016 was in October to Jordan. Unfortunately, for very valid reasons, it got axed, which got me thinking of where next? I got to looking for last minute availability and through Meetup, came across Som and his Adventureologists group. A mid-October weekend  set in the idyllic mountain … Continue reading Brecon Beacons hike