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9th March 2009, 22:49
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Earlier it was not as expensive as today (no Euro as a currency) we had a 21 day trip across Europe, now a days they have shortened the itineraries and charge more. During the 80's there was a group visa (for tour operators * travellers) where there was no mention on the passport of the entry and exit of the traveler through the country. (Exceptions = France & UK). Europe by road is much smaller and doable than India due to the high level of discipline on the roads & road amenities such as signs/dedicated lanes, overpasses etc. Believe you me road travel is the best way to see Europe. Nothing on earth comes close to the beauty and splendor of that continent.
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9th March 2009, 22:51
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12th March 2009, 13:52
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| Guys you may like to refer to "Investment Biker" or "Adventure Capitalist" two books by Jim Rogers a investment banker based out of New York. Both books cover his round the world road trips. The first book covers his trip around the world using a BMW motorcycle and the second using a Mercedes Car. Both trips he has extensively travelled through China, Russia (erstwhile USSR) and Mongolia among other counteries which you guys are planning in this trip. He maybe of help for finding out some modalities for problems faced by you. He can be reached on [COLOR=#0000ff]jim@jimrogers.com[/COLOR] as per the credits given in the books |
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12th March 2009, 15:08
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: India :)
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| I think Dubai-Saudi Arabia-Jordan-Syria-Turkey is our best bet to enter Europe from India. I have been wanting to do such a trip as well, need a few years more before I can afford it  Meanwhile, I am preparing for the foreign services... I am sure a Diplomatic passport and visa would come in handy  |
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16th March 2009, 08:30
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19th March 2009, 02:39
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BTW this is a lifetime journey, 2 wheels, 3 or four, does not matter, iraade hain, karna hai. Believe, you me, ill have Sameera Reddy entertaining us the entire way. May be live. 
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2nd July 2009, 20:01
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It seems to me that the logistics of a trip like this arent the issue. Most modern Indian cars conform to international specs (as most of them are sold abroad too!). The security factor plays the key. For eg. Even if one were to enter the EU via either Dubai or Port Said you'd still have to negotiate with the Gaza Strip (and pray to all the Gods- Israeli and Palestinian!) I've been thinking about a trip like this for a while too. And while I currently drive an alto, I was wondering as to what the ideal car would be. Gypsy? Scorpio Camper?
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4th July 2009, 17:22
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| BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: delhi
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| decision time Ok people enough discussion!!! Time now to have a show of hands as to who all are embarking on the trip. Decide a date. Something around nine months to a year from now shall be feasible I think. It generally does take that much time to make preparations and setup expedition vehicles of this kind. Lets us finally suggest possible routes. How about a round trip wherein one way entrance through the middle east and out via Russia some port North of China. Or the other way depending upon when the journey is undertaken. Winters in Russia can be soul breaking as countless people have found time and again in history. Ok I have to go buy myself a vehicle for the abovementioned trip. I think a Judo shall be nice. Cheers
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