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An Impossible Journey

50 years ago my parents set off on an epic adventure that took them across the globe. In two and half months they covered 19,000 miles and travelled through 16 countries; they flew from Vancouver to ... Read more

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Ranked #1

The Last Stop: Milan

It's the end of their journey, and Mom & Dad make a final stop in Milan. They probably shouldn't have.

15 May 2021

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21mins

Ranked #2

Greece

Mom & Dad fly to Athens, and then take a ferry to Hydra to spend a few dreary days on the island. Later, they head ... Read more

24 Apr 2021

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20mins

Ranked #3

Istanbul

Mom & Dad spend a few days in Istanbul. They also say a bittersweet goodbye to the bus.

11 Apr 2021

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17mins

Ranked #4

Through Iran & Turkey to Istanbul

A run-in with the Iranian military leaves Mom & Dad feeling uneasy, Dad has a Turkish steam bath, and the bus breaks... Read more

3 Apr 2021

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20mins

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Ranked #5

To Herat & on to Iran

After 2am tea in Kandahar, the bus breaks down in the Desert of Death on the way to Herat. So Mom & Dad hitch a rid... Read more

27 Feb 2021

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22mins

Ranked #6

Kabul

Four days in Kabul. Mom & Dad go antiquing, explore the backstreets and dance the night away at a disco. Kabul is b... Read more

15 Feb 2021

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17mins

Ranked #7

Pakistan & the Khyber Pass

After an inauspicious start, the bus journey from Delhi to Istanbul begins. Mom & Dad spend a night in Lahore, have ... Read more

11 Feb 2021

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19mins

Ranked #8

Benares, Delhi, Agra

A series of mini mishaps befall Mom and Dad. In Benares, they nearly get trampled by a bull and have to wait 11 hours f... Read more

8 Feb 2021

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24mins

Ranked #9

Kathmandu

Mom & Dad spend a week in beautiful Kathmandu. They do lots of bike riding, frighten some monkeys, and Mom gets an ... Read more

3 Feb 2021

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23mins

Ranked #10

Calcutta to Kathmandu

Mom & Dad battle crowds at the Calcutta train station, trade money on the black market (!) and finally arrive in Kat... Read more

29 Jan 2021

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19mins

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