Howdy Asia!
8. maj 2024, Tyrkiet ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
I was really looking forward to continue my journey after 6 days in Istanbul. Instead of cycling 70km through the city, I caught the ferry to Yavela. I had never thought that almost the entire ferryLæs mere
Vast landscapes and shelter
10. maj 2024, Tyrkiet ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
For the first time since the start of my trip, I feel a little homesick. Yes, I miss my family and friends. I knew that those times would come. But they also go. A journey like this has its ups andLæs mere
Gänsehaut-Tag
11. maj 2024, Tyrkiet ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Die Nacht an der Tankstelle war sehr erholend. Ich bedanke mich noch einmal bei der Familie und breche wie immer früh auf.
Die unendlich weite Landschaft und die verlassenen Straßen machen michLæs mere
On my way to Cappadocia
12. maj 2024, Tyrkiet ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Along my way to Cappadocia, I took a break at a mosque in Selime. It didn’t take long and Seyfullah, the Imam of Selime showed up. He invited me to watch a prayer followed by a dinner at his house.Læs mere
Cappadocia 1.0
13. maj 2024, Tyrkiet ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
I took one day off and spend some time with hiking. There’s so much to discover in this vast valley. It’s just a paradise for hikers!
Cappadocia 2.0
15. maj 2024, Tyrkiet ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Let the magic begin…no words needed!
Cappadocia 3.0
15. maj 2024, Tyrkiet ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Well, and then the real magic happened. I was still watching the hot air balloons when suddenly a car came down the hiking trail. No way, how did this guy managed to get down there? Okay, it’s noLæs mere
Weitere besondere Momente
15. maj 2024, Tyrkiet ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
In Kappadokien konnte ich genug Kraft tanken, um meine Reise fortzusetzen. Einige Höhenmeter lagen vor mir und erneut wurde ich mit einer tollen Kulisse belohnt. Der Berg Erciyes mit einer Höhe vonLæs mere
Northeastern Turkey
19. maj 2024, Tyrkiet ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
The last few legs have included many climbs as I am now in the mountainous northeastern part of Turkey. My focus has thus been pretty much on cycling and eating. Oh, I need a lot of calories theseLæs mere
Last few days in Turkey
21. maj 2024, Tyrkiet ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Oh Turkey, you made my muscles sore on the very last day. Eventually I got back to the point where I truly enjoyed the steep climbs that came along with suffering, pain and lots of sweat. Seems like ILæs mere
Arrived in Georgia
22.–24. maj 2024, Georgien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
My first destination in Georgia is Batumi where I would take one day off. There, I need to arrange some visa applications, recharge my physical as well as electronic batteries and get other thingsLæs mere
First days in Georgia
25. maj 2024, Georgien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
It took me some time to really feel comfortable here in Georgia. The traffic is just nuts and some dogs are really aggressive and even try to catch your legs. But the people and magnificent landscapesLæs mere
On my way to Zagari Pass
27. maj 2024, Georgien ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
The road to Mestia is partially in bad condition and leads me through a long canyon. After arriving in Mestia, I noticed a truck with a German registration number. I went there and got to knowLæs mere
The Zagari Mud Festival
28. maj 2024, Georgien ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
As we agreed the eve before, we headed to the summit at 07:00 am sharp. I joined the guys and we put my bike at the back of the truck. The gravel road to the summit was fine but the conditions at theLæs mere
Georgia tests my limit
30. maj 2024, Georgien ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Cycling in the northern part of Georgia with steep climbs can be real intense. Especially if you repeat that every day. Along with the sudden heat that has arrived, it was even more challenging. I wasLæs mere
Rest in Tbilisi
1.–4. jun. 2024, Georgien ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
The break in Tbilisi was very much needed. Luckily, my sister‘s friend Anja lives there with her husband Jean-Marc and daughter Ninon. They made me feel very comfortable and it felt a little likeLæs mere
Butterkeks-Power
5. juni 2024, Georgien ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Ich setze meine Reise am späten Dienstagnachmittag fort. Ich möchte noch am Freitag in Jerewan ankommen, um auf die Botschaft von Turkmenistan zu gehen. Dort hoffe ich sehr darauf, ein 5-TageLæs mere
Liebevolles Armenien
6. juni 2024, Armenien ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Der Grenzübergang nach Armenien hat etwas gedauert. Na jedenfalls waren die Armenischen Grenzbeamten äußerst freundlich. Meine Taschen musste ich an drei verschiedenen Kontrollen dennoch öffnen.Læs mere
Yerevan and surroundings
7.–9. jun. 2024, Armenien ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
My mouth stood open when I first saw the city of Yerevan with Mount Ararat (highest mountain in Turkey with 5137 meters) from a far distance. The stunning view along with the smooth downhill has beenLæs mere
Enjoying the simple things
9. juni 2024, Armenien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
As I can only enter Iran on the 18th June, I still have plenty of time here in Armenia. Instead of spending most of the day with cycling, I enjoy the simple things such as sleeping late, taking photosLæs mere
Rain and unexpected reunion
11. juni 2024, Armenien ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
What I love to do in showers of rain is just watching the road traffic with all those classy cars. Lada in all imaginable colors is for example still ordinary - oftentimes overloaded.
And what aLæs mere
Kindness, scenery & tensions
12. juni 2024, Armenien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Armenia is treating me very well. The people are open and generous to guests. Here and there, I receive invitations to eat and drink. Shopping in mini-markets without drinking one or twoLæs mere
Lovely encounters
15. juni 2024, Armenien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
There are not many options to cycle further down south. In fact, there are only two main roads. One of them was recently paved and is thus in great condition. And yet it is very busy for it is mainlyLæs mere
Goodbye Armenia!
16. juni 2024, Armenien ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
On my second last day in Armenia, I met Maxi from Uruguay and Maryse and André from Luxembourg again. It was more or less coincidence. But as I mentioned in the previous post, there are not too manyLæs mere
The loveliest welcome ever
17. juni 2024, Iran ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Crossing the border of Iran was a very pleasant experience as the border officers welcomed us warmly.
As soon as we had left the border office, we could all feel the intense heat. It was unbearableLæs mere
















































































































































































































































