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A little slideshow of our first steps in Iran. From Tabriz, the second biggest city in Iran, to Massouleh, a small village hung up in the mountains North of Teheran, passing through Ardabil, a city left out of most tourists … Continue reading
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At first sight, the city of Ardabil does not appear like a ‘must seen’ spot. And in fact, it’s not. Caught up between Tabriz and the caspian sea, the city hasn’t much to offer except the beautiful Sheik Safi mausoleum … Continue reading
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We spent a night in Tabriz (our first couchsurfing experience!) and had a great time with our host Mohamad. Thanks to him, we got a glimpse of the other side of this city : young, fancy, open and blue (see … Continue reading
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Very welcome to Iran ! Everywhere we go, local people are welcoming us like nowhere else. In fact, Iranians are very open to foreigners and ask us many questions : where do you come from? How many countries have you … Continue reading
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Today we left Mardin, Southeastern Turkey, to go further East. By bus, we reached the shores of Lake Van. Around us, wild landscapes and simple lives. We shall cross the iranian border tomorrow or thursday.
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Entre ciel et sous-sol Pays des beaux chevaux (traduction de “Cappadoce”), cette région aux milles cheminées, à faire palir Euseigne en Valais, offre une vision époustouflante du paysage anatolien. Vers 1200 avant JC, cette terre fut le berceau de la … Continue reading
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Back to the roots. This large city (4.5 mio inhabitants) not only was a stepping stone on the Silk Road at the time, but it is also home to some of my roots. With Baba (my grand-father) as an invaluable … Continue reading
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In the light mist of a Sunday morning in Sierre, Valais, we left quietly. Only the size of our backpacks betraying that we might be gone for quite some time. By the window, those mountains which didn’t move an once … Continue reading
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Julie Griffin – masters student in conservation leadership (Cambridge) Watch her blog here.
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Visa chinois en poche ! Dernière visite à notre chère capitale, ses trottoirs proprets, ses ours bruns (mangeurs de feuilles et exhibitionnistes à leurs heures), ses coupes Bubu, sa crème brunni (caramel, miam), sa place fédérale (propre en ordre), son air(e) … Continue reading
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Aïe !!