Hi Whisky,

I know there are places in the world where you have tobe careful. I've been "Kurdistan" already - quite hostile and no fun cycling alone! Afghanistan is very tempting - believe me: I thought about it at least 3 times... and still thinking about it - I'm not a hazardeur though. Got my Tadjik Visa already. Definitely want to cycle the Pamir Highway. Currently in Tbilisi trying to sort out my Iran-visa issue...

Take care and have a good start!
Andreas