Far From Home

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09: An Eye-opening Experience Apr 14, 2017

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Our eighteen country road trip across Europe and Asia last summer left us with a wealth of memorable stories and experiences. But if you asked me to name the single most fascinating and thought-provoking place we visited, the answer would clearly be Iran. On this episode, we have enlightening conversations with average Iranians that make us see the country in a new light. Read more and see photos on my website.

Far From Home is a series, so it’s best to listen to all the episodes in order from the beginning for the story to make the most sense. Learn more about our trip and follow our adventures at farfromhomepodcast.org and teamdonundestan.com. And if you like what you hear, please do me a favor and leave a quick rating or review in iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts!

08: Not What We Expected Mar 23, 2017

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First there were a series of terrorist attacks in Istanbul and Ankara and a threat from Kurdish separatists vowing to target Turkey’s tourism industry to inflict economic harm. Then an attempted military coup followed by a government crackdown on dissent. As we followed the news in the months leading up to our planned drive across Turkey, it was easy to feel nervous and uncertain about just what we would encounter. After all the anticipation and hand-wringing, we finally cross the border and are surprised by what we see. Read more and see photos on my website.

07: The Real Rally Begins Feb 27, 2017

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The first few days of our trip across Europe were mostly smooth sailing and uneventful, but things were about to change. On this episode, as we cross into Romania and Bulgaria, the roads get rougher, the journey becomes more interesting, and we experience our first mechanical difficulties as we continue our drive east. Read more and see photos on my website.

06: Mad Dash Across Europe Jan 26, 2017

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We leave southern England and set out on our road trip to Mongolia, overcoming some of our fears and throwing our plans out the window while we drive across Europe on the first leg of our journey. As we head towards the Turkish border, we continue to follow the news closely and weigh the risks of driving through the country just days after an attempted coup. Read more and see photos on my website.

05: Hitting the Road Dec 22, 2016

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After nearly a year of planning, we descend upon the Goodwood Raceway in southern England to begin our road trip to Mongolia as part of the Mongol Rally. I chat with other teams from around the world to hear their stories, and we discuss our concerns about traveling through Turkey in the aftermath of the recent political unrest. Read more and see photos on my website.

04a: For a Good Cause Sep 15, 2016

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Our road trip from London to Mongolia is sure to be a fun and crazy adventure, but we’re also doing it for a good cause. On this episode of the podcast, we visit Port-au-Prince, Haiti to learn about the main charity my brother and I are supporting on our journey. Read more on my website.

UPDATE: We are no longer accepting donations as part of the rally, but you can give directly to our charities by visiting the support page on our team website: teamdonundestan.com/support

04: Final Preparations Before the Big Day Aug 18, 2016

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I fly to London to make final preparations before our road trip to Mongolia and find myself dealing with one logistical and bureaucratic nightmare after another. We also take a basic car repair class and pick up some essential supplies for our trip. Plus, things heat up in Turkey at the last minute, leaving us scrambling to figure out our route. Read more and see photos on my website.

03: What Will We Eat? Jul 13, 2016

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After reading a hilarious, cringe-worthy article about the “culinary horrors of Mongolia,” we were curious what us two pescatarians would eat in the meat-loving countries of Central Asia, so my brother and I take a field trip to Cheburechnaya – an Uzbeki restaurant in Queens, NY – to find out. We also give updates on some of the many things we’ve been up to since the last episode, like getting more vaccinations and visas and taking a class to learn emergency first aid. Read more and see photos on my website.

02: What Kind of Car Do You Drive to Mongolia? Jun 20, 2016

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When my brother and I told our friends and family that we were planning an 11,000 mile road trip across Europe and Asia, one of the first questions they often asked was, “What kind of car?” In this episode, we seek advice on what kind of vehicle to buy, we go car shopping in London, and we learn to drive stick.

01a: Bonus Episode Jun 09, 2016

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Another full episode is coming out next week, but in the meantime, here’s an excerpt of a recent interview I did about my trip on my friend and colleague Paul Brubaker’s show, The Backgrounder podcast. Our conversation was recorded live on stage in Montclair, NJ, and is being used here with the permission of The Backgrounder and Direct Audio Media. To listen to the full interview, go to BackgrounderPod.com and search for episode 68.

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