BLOG: Istanbul to Beijing 2013
Our 3-month group overland expedition from Istanbul, Turkey to Beijing, China from May to July 2013, travelling via Central Asia & the Silk Road.

Joyful Journey, Wonderful Land
Group travels in China, Eastbound from Kashgar to Lanzhou.

Mountains, horses and snow
Where Uzbekistan is all about cities and history, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are all about nature and getting out and enjoying it, whether that be by

Exploring the Silk Road in Uzbekistan
The ancient trading route of the Silk Road was what many of our group had joined the expedition to see. Although our Silk Road experiences

Volcanoes, military processions and marble – Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan
So we head for another strange sounding country Azerbaijan – not visited by many tourists each year but a vital part of the old Silk

Caves, forts, dancing and feasts – Georgia & Armenia
Turkey showed us all a great time and as we wound our way down from our hotel up near Sumela monastery we headed back to

On the road to Beijing
Istanbul to Beijing here we come. Most the group arrived a couple of days early so as to have time explore the stunning city of
About us

We are Pete and Kirsten, and we are overland travel addicts. Having been lucky enough to work in the overland tour industry for many years including owning our own overland travel company, we are now heading off on independent overland adventures with our 2 kids. Read more
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