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womble



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going to turkey
i am off to turkey in july, anyone else going then ?
i'm going via croatia.anyone got any views,advice ? i am well travelled in europe and indeed turkey but never been to the latter in my 110.
Post #427632 31st May 2015 9:44pm
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alfred.



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Italy 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, and Turkey? DEFENDER 110 SW Puma 2.2 Corris Grey "ROKKO TORPES II"
Post #427674 1st Jun 2015 7:21am
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womble



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Hi Alfred, yes that's the route I was planning on taking. As far as I can see on line I don't need a visa for montenegro or Albania but if you know different tell me.
looking forward to bit
Post #427697 1st Jun 2015 9:21am
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alfred.



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No visas for the countries that I mentioned, how many days do you think dedicate to travel? DEFENDER 110 SW Puma 2.2 Corris Grey "ROKKO TORPES II"
Post #427709 1st Jun 2015 9:54am
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Spookytooth



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As you will know driving in Istanbul is hell and getting worse every year, however, the ferry across to Bandirma saves a lot of driving if you are going South West
Post #427914 1st Jun 2015 10:11pm
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womble



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alfred, i have got 3 weeks off work and i will need every day of it Thumbs Up
hello spookytooth,yes istanbul is a,lets say challenge but i know what to expect,not going southwest so i will probably cross on the newer bridge across the bosphorus.
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alfred.



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Womble, il you need for some wp or tracks for croatia, Montenegro, Albania, or Greece, i'm ready to help you Neutral DEFENDER 110 SW Puma 2.2 Corris Grey "ROKKO TORPES II"
Post #427954 2nd Jun 2015 8:07am
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womble



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sorry alfred,but what is wp ?
Post #428158 2nd Jun 2015 8:42pm
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alfred.



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Italy 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
WP = waypoint or interesting places, I have some tracks ready for GPSmotionX in GPX format, in Google Earth also. DEFENDER 110 SW Puma 2.2 Corris Grey "ROKKO TORPES II"
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keith



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I zig-zagged all the way through Turkey a few yrs ago with the wife and my 2 young girls . Entered from Greece and into ISTANBUL and exit into Georgia at the border of Sarpi . Carry a few quarter bottles of whiskey , ( they will get you brownie points with over zealous cops Whistle ) and good to barter with for local goods . Buy your cheep floor rugs . Stay at the APPLE Palace Hotel in Amasya it's right at the top of a high mountain and massive views .Samsun is on the Black Sea and if going make sure you take the mountain road there it's high and amazing . Always have a Jerry can full as I ran out of fuel with no stations available . I will add our travel pics soon with more info .
Post #428437 3rd Jun 2015 9:21pm
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womble



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thanks for the tips keith.i am hoping to get up to the black sea coast and cappadoccia is also on my radar.
busy trying to do a few jobs on the 110 and time is flying,you know how it is.

cant wait to get on the road and AWAY from civilisation Cool

looking for some tuv approved wheel spacers if you've got 4 for sale.
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Spookytooth



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I never made it to Cappadocia when I lived in Turkey, however, as you know, its well known as an awesome place. To mention the obvious, its a couple of days drive each way once you cross the border into Turkey and with a few days in Cappadocia you will need to make good progress through Europe if you only have 3 weeks in total. What a trip though, I really hope you decide to go for it because I would love to read your trip report.
Post #429027 6th Jun 2015 5:34pm
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keith



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Sorry for lack of pics but I can't find em all .

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Post #429033 6th Jun 2015 6:16pm
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womble



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hey keith ,nice pictures and good looking truck,keep em coming as and when you find them.
where was the first picture taken?
as i said i have been to tr many times but in an artic and only had limited time for sightseeing so i am going to do my best to see plenty.the furthest i got was ankara and you always wonder what is around the next corner dont you Smile Smile
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pouf



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you don't need visa for Serbia and FYROM.
No need to pass through Montenegro and Albania. www.newfoundland.gr
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