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Stories from the road

Journeys around the world, as I lived and saw them

View over Istanbul and the Bosphorus at sunset

Flights to Istanbul: Real Prices, Best Airlines, and When to Book to Pay Less

How much does a round-trip ticket to Istanbul really cost? Real prices, the difference between Istanbul's two airports, the airlines, and what's included in each ticket

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A bridge over the river and the old town hillside in Tbilisi

Flights to Georgia: Tbilisi and Batumi at the Cheapest Fare, Everything to Know Before You Book

How much a ticket to Tbilisi or Batumi costs, which airlines fly direct, the cheapest season, and what to check before booking a trip to Georgia

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A bay with clear blue water and a sandy beach in Cyprus

Cheapest Flights to Cyprus: Your Complete Guide to a Close, Cheap Round Trip

One hour in the air and a round-trip ticket from under $90: how to book the cheapest flight to Cyprus, which airlines fly there, and which airport to choose

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An airplane wing seen through the window above the clouds

The Best Sites for Booking Cheap Flights: An Honest Comparison

Skyscanner vs Google Flights vs Kayak: an honest comparison based on a published test by the British consumer protection organization, what's strong on each site, and where to book in the end

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زُهدي في ماساي مارا

The Night I Learned Who Really Owns the Masai Mara

My first safari and the night that changed how I see wildlife

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زُهدي على الدراجة في اليونان

Greece on Two Wheels - When the Road Is the Destination

Through mountains, villages and the sea, the road became the journey

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زُهدي بجانب الدراجة في إسبانيا

Spain on Two Wheels - When Madrid Disappears in the Mirrors

North from Madrid, discovering a different Spain along the way

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The motorcycles on the Moroccan coast

Morocco on Two Wheels - The Journey That Nearly Ended on the Road to Marrakech

A serious accident changed the journey, but friendship and a different road helped me carry on

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