Zeynep Gülin De Vincentiis … Plans On Burning Her Passport To Protest Birthplace Racism
Zeynep Gülin De Vincentiis …Plans On Burning Her Passport To Protest Birthplace Racism At the request of Gulin, this podcast is no longer available. This is Gulin's comment on Facebook when the podcast was published. Zeynep Gülin De Vincentiis is someone who is GOING TO EVERY COUNTRY ONLY TO BURN HER PASSPORTS IN THE END, she seeks to start a movement to END GLOBAL APARTHEID, to end BIRTHPLACE RACISM. Apart from her family, that is her daughter and husband, she breathes for this day in day out. She is a private person, does not like talking about her personal life if it is not to use as an example or for the sake of the story. The only reason she accepted to give this interview was to open a discussion about the unfairness of breaking the world into countries with lines drawn by bloody wars or bloody politics, defining people according to which line they are born in and defining their radius of movement in the world we are born again by that line. She loathes statehood/citizenship [...]
Magnificent India
Oh, magnificent India. The highest highs, and the lowest lows. I am here for my third time. First, in 2005 for two weeks with an introduction to Delhi, Agra, and Rajasthan. The second time found me filming my documentary, Hit The Road: India, for over six weeks. And now, I am back again. This time in the north-east state of Assam for a quick visit before I cross overland to Bhutan. I have always said India stands alone in its own unique category. India is a conglomeration of the most incredible experiences, and some of the most challenging times. I believe everyone has a breaking point in India. Sometimes, it is day one, for others in a month, and maybe a year for others. But everyone, at some point breaks. You can not handle it any more, and you need to leave. The noise, the traffic, the smells, the poverty, the food sickness. The people. Masses of people, coming at you in waves. Sometimes it can be too much. There is no room, no space. I spent [...]
Robert A. (Bob) Bonifas … is ranked #2 on MTP
Bob is a Type A person, whether it is work or travel On today’s episode, I spoke with Bob Bonifas. I have seen Bob’s name on the top of the Most Traveled People’s list. MTP divides the world into 874 places and Bob is currently ranked #2 on the list. I had the opportunity to visit Bob in his office in Aurora, a suburb of Chicago. His spacious office was filled with a ton of travel mementos. Bob did not take his first flight until the age of 30, but since then he has racked up several million plus miles and then some. Bob founded Alarm Detection Systems and became involved with the industry associations. With his involvement in the association he began to travel more and more, expanding his horizons. Bob learned about Travelers’ Century Club and MTP and being a Type A personality he quickly became hooked on travel. He rapidly picked up new countries and territories, moving up on the list. He is now in a friendly competition with his IL neighbor, Don Parrish, [...]
Faces of Kyrgyzstan
Faces Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is one of five Central Asian countries that was birthed after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Brainstorming for a moment, I thought of some stereotypes of the ‘stans. Turkmenistan is known as the North Korea of Central Asia. Uzbekistan known for its historical Silk Road cities. Tajikistan is known for the fantastic landscapes of the Pamir Highway, and Kazakhstan, well Kazakhstan is known for Borat. And what about Kyrgyzstan? Nothing quickly comes to mind. There is a beautiful lake and mountains. And more recently, Kyrgyzstan is recognized for the World Nomad Games. But many people are not simply familiar with Kyrgyzstan. Here are some profiles from the World Nomad Games. And check out some of the sports from the World Nomad Games. One thing that I will remember is the warmth and hospitality of the Kyrgyz people. My previous experiences in the former Soviet Union when in a store or restaurant has been brusqueness and a chilly demeanor. I was continually surprised with the friendliness of the locals. The owner of my hotel [...]
Pamir Highway: What You Need To Know
Pamir Highway What You Need To Know. The Pamir Highway offers some of the most spectacular views on the globe. This is a remote and desolate area and is lacking in many creature comforts. In this post, I have shared with you some things you should know to make your trip more enjoyable. I traversed the Pamir Highway with a driver and guide, but other people opt to travel the Pamir via their own rented vehicle (crazy), riding a bike (crazier), or hitchhiking/walking (craziest). These alternative options are quite hardcore. I found the driver/car to be tiring enough, but the amazing landscapes and experiences easily dwarf any discomforts. The Pamir Highway is also known as M41 Highway, but Pair sounds pretty cool. Too crazy for me. These guys were riding their bikes at 4000 meters Visa Kyrgyzstan visa for many nationalities is visa on arrival. For Tajikistan, many nationalities need to apply online to receive an evisa. An email will be sent to you with your visa letter, please print and save for your entire [...]
Tajikistan – 125th Country
Tajikistan – 125th Country. To see where I have been so far, check out my map as I count down the final 93 countries on the road to all 193 UN countries. Tajikistan is my 125th country. Check out the best 193 travel books to read! Tajikistan became an independent nation in 1991 when the Soviet Union collapsed. Ninety percent of this landlocked nation is covered by mountains. Tajikistan has been the locus of multiple empires and civilizations over the years with multiple religions vying for the hearts of the people. Today, Tajikistan is a Muslim nation of 9 million souls. While I spent a couple of days in the pleasant capital of Dushanbe, the highlight of this nation is the Pamir Highway. The Pamir Highway is the second highest international highway in the road. This road crisscrosses through the Pamir Mountains and traces the Afghan border. The views offered to the intrepid are second to none. Check out what you need to know on the Pamir Highway
