Tag Archives: Arabia

Cycling The Middle East And North Africa – A Photography Exhibition in Yerevan

By Tom | Published: March 9, 2010
While I realise that a great deal of my readers won’t be in Yerevan this Friday the 12th of March, I feel that it’s important to put the word out about my first ever photography exhibition – or any kind of exhibition, for that matter. Thanks to the Armenian Centre for Contemporary Experimental Art, forty of [...]
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Now And Next For A Long-Term Bicycle Adventurer

By Tom | Published: November 6, 2009
Recently I’ve been sharing what I’ve learnt over the last couple of years of adventuring. As a result, the blog’s readership has never been higher, and it’s great to know that people are finding it useful and entertaining – it motivates me to keep writing. But if you’ve been a reader for a while, you might [...]
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Images From Two Years On The Road

By Tom | Published: October 10, 2009
Travel offers enviable opportunities for developing creative skills such as photography. I’ve enjoyed taking these shots immensely, and I hope you enjoy viewing this whittled-down selection of what I think are my best snaps of all. Only the first few photos are shown here. It’s better to go and view the complete album on Flickr or [...]
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Political Conundrum Affects Man On Bike (Again)

By Tom | Published: July 1, 2009
Just as Tenny’s parents were readying the documents needed to issue a formal invitation for me to obtain a visa, the Iranian presidential elections took place, followed by a fortnight of diplomatic sniping which left Anglo-Iranian relations even more strained than before. I woke every morning to silence from the Iranian Foreign Ministry, and gradually [...]
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What’s Really Happening In Iran Right Now?

By Tom | Published: June 23, 2009
As I wait in Dubai for my Iranian visa application to be processed, I’ve been watching the events portrayed in the international media of Iran’s elections and subsequent demostrations with a certain amount of frustration. I have deeper ties than most to the country. Not only did I spent several weeks travelling in Iran last year, [...]
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