FAQ
When did you do the trip?
I set out from London on March 16, 1994 and took me about eight months.
How much did it cost you?
All up about $5,000 (Australian). I budgeted on $30 a day, but once I got out of Europe things got much cheaper. In Iran, for example, I was hard pressed to spend more than $10 a day!
Which were your favourite countries?
Iran and Laos. In Iran, the people were pathologically hospitable. And Laos was like the land time forgot.
What happened to Fatty after the Bam earthquake?
I heard from a reader that Fatty married a Swedish guy and moved to Stockholm well before the earthquake. She took most of her family with her, including granny and Rosie. I'm not sure what happened to Ali. He stayed behind to open a hotel.
Was Brad the Pervert really that bad?
Yep, 'fraid so. It wouldn't surprise me if he's serving time again now for some depraved act.
Ozbus. Good idea?
Yeah, why not? If it encourages more people to make the overland journey and see places like Iran first hand for themselves I think it's worthwhile.
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