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| 14th August 2008 mot | what happened to Sasha? - From: Michoacan, a place I call home. How come e-mails to Sasha -Alexander don't go thru? Is he censored? Did he quit Travelblog? |
| 12th August 2008 elex | fuck all tajik beutifull girls - From: Tajikistan to Badakhshan, Dushanbe to Khorog(guttural ho-rog) when ever i want i am going to fuck these beutifull ladies up there have u fucked anyone or it was just a fucken bore visit???? |
| 11th August 2008 Asif Masoom | Gr8 - From: Tajikistan to Badakhshan, Dushanbe to Khorog(guttural ho-rog) A very nice story keep it up, interisting . am an Afghan working in Badakhshan of Afghanistan with resarch, I had also same visit from Doshanbe to Kharogh its realy interisting and beutifull with a very hospitality people got in there. Regards, Asif asifmasoom85@hotmail.com |
| 31st July 2008 tom | whats new? - From: Michoacan, a place I call home. Wow so whats the latest? The last date is July 11 and its now the 28th of July. Is everything ok? Tent set up on an old mattress in an abandonded house in Michoacan. Free marijuana and inexpensive but high quality cocaine? Malandros everywhere. Waiting for a broken motorcycle to be repaired. Fourteen year old friendly girls! It sounds like youve stumbled onto a real nice place to live. I was kind of hopeing you would check out the Carribean Coast of Nicaragua and Honduras on your motorcycle and give a report on that. |
| 13th June 2008 kenn | Walking into Colombia - From: Crossing the Darien Gap from Miramar to Turbo Just a hello from a fellow traveler. I've been doing a lot of thinking about my earlier travels when I was in my 20s. One such trip was a three day walk from Puerto Obaldia to Acandi. The trip to Obaldia was by supply boat, packet to the gills, and about to sink with every wave. There were about 15 other travelers who made the trip, but unfortunately for me, my spot was top side and I got pretty well burned by the sun. Again, the trip to Obaldia was long, but we managed to visit many villages as well as a short hop to the San Blas Islands. All but a few of us paid to get to Acandi by dugout plus motor. The few that remained walked for three days along mostly well worn trails, although from time to time we'd still get lost. One such trail lead us to cliffs overhanging the ocean, and we ended up in a precarious situation that finally resolved itself. We slept in vacant churches that we assumed were used when the priests visited, and on hard and cold cement floors. For food, we paid a local family to cook something for us since there weren't any restaurants. At the top of the final hill before Colombia was a large monolith, about 2 meters wide, and about 4 meters high (if memory serves). On the Panama side of the structure was a metal plate engraved with the seal of Panama, and on the Colombia side was the same. Shortly thereafter we entered Acandi, and then by motor sail to Turbo. There was a night we slept by a cool fresh water creek, and for which served as a bath as well. Although some had come for the drugas, I came for the experience. And, the Darien experience was but one part of an entire 12 months travel, from Portland to Cuenca. Its difficult to talk to people about the experiences because there are so many skeptics, and I don't have pictures, only letters sent to my mom. And the other thing is that I never really thought it was a big deal, but some people get wacked about my journeys, so I don't talk too much about it, not even to my family. How do you explain that for the majority of the time, I slept in the open, in tall grass, under trees, where ever I could find what looked to be safe, and that its even harder to convince people that my body (not me consciously) began to learn to sleep with my eyes open. For months before I got back to Mexico, my eyes would burn when I woke up. A guy I hitched with from Guatemala to Texas told me one day that he'd seen me in total sleep next to his VW bug (sleeping on the ground), but my eyes were open, and it really weirded him out. Don't know why, but it was what it was. Even today, I sleep on my hand, a memory of the days sleeping on the earth I guess. My wife doesn't know why I do it, but it just happens. So anyway, from North America to South, from Spain, North Africa, the Middle East and Afganistan, and back, I thank you for letting me write in your space. |
| 3rd May 2008 Nargis | Wow!!!! Good lack for your new journey!! - From: Crossing the Darien Gap from Miramar to Turbo Wow!! Alex I still admire your curiousity, and your entusiasm in travelling to such an interesting and in the same time dangerous places... KEEP up doing it!!!!!!!!!11 Nargis, Khorog |
| 30th April 2008 sylvain | Nice to have you back sasha - From: Crossing the Darien Gap from Miramar to Turbo Almost 2 years of break! I nearly thought you had given up blogging since your last blog from kisangani to mwanza (which ended abruptly...). Just by luck I was checking tonight and 'Oh you are back'. Anyway I really like your blogs and I hope they keep coming from now on again. I particularly was struck by your story in ivory coast (during the war) and all you went through in CAR with those policemen and the democratic republic of congo... Anyway glad to have you back as it sounds you are now around central america. It might be nice to include some photos when possible (suggesting as for the current panama blog which looks pretty dry without...). Ok see you around |
| 29th April 2008 patrick marsh | american girls - From: From Kisangani to Mwanza lol hey Im an american and try to avoid my fellow citizens as if they had the plague. Sometimes (only when traveling) I wish I had there problem, fat, as I have a fast metabolism which makes me eat things that I regret soon afterwards: Keep up the blog its great and making me think of a similar trip. |
| 1st March 2008 Harry | friends - From: Khojand to Dushanbe, Tajikistan Hi I am from south America , but lives in Canada . Know a lot of Iran and been there a few times . Like to make friends around the world . Pls. if you'd like stay in touch . Regards Harry |
| 27th January 2008 GEO_TAMO | LOVE CAR - From: Central African Republic, home of friendly road blocks Sasha, your blog is really great! I know people from CAR and they are really very friendly, enjoyable and noble. I love these people, because they are very poor and still they are very kind. I am only 14 years old and I think I'll have a chance to travel there and see everything with my own eyes! GOOD LUCK!!! |
| 3rd January 2008 a | a - From: Central African Republic, home of friendly road blocks a nation state is a land of one people |
| 6th May 2007 Bingi | great blog - From: From Bangui to Kisangani Hi,I just wanted to tell you,that I enjoyed reading your blog a lot.I know central Africa quite well,`cause I used selling second hand trucks in Congo a couple of years ago.It was every time a strang experience again-exacteley as described by you. |
| 2nd May 2007 FERMIN GONZALEZ | I enjoyed your stories in the C.A.R. - From: Central African Republic, home of friendly road blocks This is one of my favorite countries I would like to visit someday. I love poor african countries... |
| 1st May 2007 [x]..Taz..[x] | - From: From Bangui to Kisangani wow i am reeli shoked bowt this |
| 1st May 2007 [x]..Taz..[x] | - From: From Bangui to Kisangani wow i am reeli shoked bowt this |
| 1st May 2007 [x]..Taz..[x] | - From: From Bangui to Kisangani wow i am reeli shoked bowt this |
| 13th March 2007 Layo | About Khorog - From: Afghanistan, Ishkoshim to Kunduz I liked the pictures of Khorog town. But it would be better if u will add some more. Good job! |
| 12th March 2007 Mohamed | Mwanza is in TZ where I am! - From: From Kisangani to Mwanza So, you are really on the move. I found your blog on a search for the Aga Khan and then peeped at your next entry, following the trail to... Mwanza? Okay, if you want to meet up in Tanga, I'll host you and tell you an amazing story. PS, I had a Russian lady called Alexandra work for me who lives in Mufindi (she is married with 3 boys and a grandchild). She is also 'Sasha'. There for you: Mohamed Akbarovich (that's what she used to call me). |
| 12th March 2007 Mohamed | Ismailis/ Aga Khan - From: Khorog and Rushan, celebrations I'm an Ismaili from a very different part of the world - no blood relation to the the Tajik/ Pamir/ Afghan/ NW Frontier. However, we follow the AK too. I really enjoyed the laid back way you described the place and gave me an honest picture of how the people are! Including the vodka, beer, smuggling... and bacon!!! Sounds like many Ismailis around the world!! Still, all Ismailis, smuggler or no, take their faith seriously and, yes, we revere the AK and are proud to say we'd give our lives for him. On my side, I don't believe in taking shortcuts and take my faith more seriously and the Aga Khan always talks about the 'ethics of Islam'. Today these ethics are the only chance we have of proving the worth of this beautiful faith. I am at gmjiwa on yeah in the coukay |
| 12th March 2007 Doria | Love your blog! - From: From Kisangani to Mwanza Having recently traveled to Africa I relate well to your experiences and love your sense of adventure and belief in the power of ethics. How did you get so wise at 20? Looking forward to your next entry! |
| 8th March 2007 yu8y | thank you - From: Tajikistan to Badakhshan, Dushanbe to Khorog(guttural ho-rog) it is cool that you writting honestly and i had so much fun while i was reading thamnk you so much!!!!!! |
| 13th February 2007 Sonja | great blogging - From: Tajikistan to Badakhshan, Dushanbe to Khorog(guttural ho-rog) Thanks for your blogging! My fiance and I spent last summer in Badakhshan and loved it very much. It is so true that it is one of the most hospitable, safest places in the world. And every person we met in Badakhshan was so kind and helpful. Great stories... |
| 30th January 2007 Jasmine | Do you know - From: Guinea- Bissua this is a very good note i like to read things and when i read that i thought about how if i was like that how would i feel |
| 25th January 2007 Luke | Nice blog! - From: From Bangui to Kisangani I really liked reading this blog! Myself and a friend are hoping to pass this way next year, and it's good to hear there is another option apart from the 12-week river journey from Kinshasha to Kisangani. Nice writing mate, keep it up! |
| 24th January 2007 Daniel | so what does monkey meat taste like? :D - From: From Bangui to Kisangani Hi Sasha.. I'm Daniel. A couple of Swedish traveler's you met on the way recommended me to read your blog. You sure had some interesting trips. Your route from Bangui to Kisangani coincides to what I am planning to do. But I will do it the opposite direction... let's hope it works out. I really enjoy reading your stories. If you get a chance please send me an email at: the_mighty_dan@hotmail.com I am looking for a little advice. Do you know any cheap hotels or campsites in Bangui and Kisangani? Or anywhere in between? Anyhow, any advice would be appreciated. And I'm looking forward for your next journal. Where are you at the moment? dan |
| 21st January 2007 Edmund | Great blog - From: From Kisangani to Mwanza Now this is a true adventure! Great blog! Keep it up. |
| 11th January 2007 Elisa | Italia - From: CAR today, Congo Tomorrow. hello nice greetings from Italy you have a realy nice website !! i wish you and yours all the best see you http://www.futura1.altervista.org |
| 4th December 2006 nisso | caution - From: Tajikistan to Badakhshan, Dushanbe to Khorog(guttural ho-rog) Fuck u all ! Ur laughing at our culture, people, etc, BUT we a very strong...We live that way ! and we ar happy !!! What the hell u all do there ? Fuck off ! |
| 3rd December 2006 SI | Guinea Bissau blog - From: Guinea- Bissua Enjoyed this. I correspond with a family in Bafata through Childreach in an economic fostering. I've heard of this island and am happy now to have read your history there. Pithy your comment on not worrying until the natives do, wise words. Glad you had good guts. |
| 2nd December 2006 Vincent (France) | - From: Central African Republic, home of friendly road blocks Hi ! I have been 3 times in CAR and I understand what you tell about. The first time, I travelled from Cameroun to Bangui by road: a nightmare : about 150 dollars for the roadblock... I agree : presidential guards are the worst and I spend 2 night in jail ! (they thought I was a mercenary!)... But this country has something very strong for me: I love this country... People try to do as the can... In fact, they have money only every 4 months... And how can they do ? Their lifes are very hard... But they keep friendly. Long life to central african ! |
| 23rd November 2006 Beauty | Whao - From: Nigeria- Kano motorcycle rally "I ride around a lot on motorcycles, as Kano is very pedestrian unfriendly(crossing the street here is the biggest adventure I've had yet in Africa, crossing eight lanes of speeding trucks and motorcyles with goats and vendors running around) so I kind of have the same emotional sensation from being in Nigeria that I get from snowboarding, which is pretty fun, but it keeps me pretty tense, definitely not a good place to come for a relaxing vacation." one of the best comments I have seen on my country. Thank you. |
| 22nd October 2006 David Ammon | Great stuff Alex - From: From Bangui to Kisangani Well you are opening hearts and eyes worldwide brother! I will be in Thailand in 2 weeks, hope you make it over, but if you didn't go over with Alana i doubt I'll see you (she's much cuter). Please take care and be as safe as possible, we all love and miss you. I will try to e-mail you when i get to asia. Ciao for now, dude, D |
| 21st October 2006 Alana | - From: From Bangui to Kisangani Wow, it sounds about hundred times more hard core than anywhere we went.... But your pictures are beautiful, and even with a bout of falciparum you look healthy. Despite my anxieties I'm endlessly pleased that you made the trip. And thank god you made it to some internet because I was seriously perusing airfare to come find you dehydrated and dying on the side of the river. Love Alana |
| 21st October 2006 Eric | Wow - From: Central African Republic, home of friendly road blocks I recently found your blog and it's great! You are having an amazing journey. Thanks very much for sharing it with us. |
| 14th October 2006 Gul | Yes - From: Tajikistan to Badakhshan, Dushanbe to Khorog(guttural ho-rog) werry good |
| 6th October 2006 your mom | yo - From: Afghanistan courtship rituals and foreigners what we talkin bout |
| 4th October 2006 Mark | Great Blog! - From: Central African Republic, home of friendly road blocks Hi Sasha, I stumbled upon your blog last night, and I'm hooked. Thanks for the great stories - I'm really enjoying them. |
| 27th September 2006 ryan | cool - From: Mauritani again Cool, Mauritania seems very interesting..... |
| 26th September 2006 Denny Nkemontoh | Just Curious - From: Arriving in Cameroon I discovered your blog today and, while I haven't read all your entries, I've enjoyed the ones I have read. (My blogs are listed under Cameroon.) I'm interested in learning how long you've been traveling, if you have an itinerary, how you're paying for all this, what compelled you to do it, etc. I didn't find any blog that answered these questions... |
| 25th June 2006 Lisa Jensen | cool with a travelblog - From: Maroc, Casablanca Hi I was thinking about visiting an african country this year, and was looking on the internet to see if I could find something special. Then I saw your travelblog and I thought Maroc what a wonderful place to visite, so thank you for drawing attention to Maroc ; ) I cant wait to visite the places you have written about and put on you blog. Lisa Jensen (Denmark) |
| 19th June 2006 AFGHAN 420 | THE WEED - From: Afghanistan, Mazar-i-Sharif and Balkh AFGHANCUSH IS THE BEST WEED CAN EVER SMOKE AND WE AFGHANS GOT IT SO FUCK THE WORLD AND LETS GET HIGh |
| 30th May 2006 Jeanne | All is well - From: Mauritani again It is good to hear your trip is going well and it was great to see you in Paris. I will be missing you and sending my own good mojo your way. The energy talk must be driving your dad crazy, but I know how you feel. ;) xxJ |
| 30th May 2006 Mom | Wow - From: Mauritani again What a beautiful description of Mauritania, Nouakchott and the Marabout. I'm glad you have someone looking out for you this time! If I can sell enough houses I'll be there to join you for a couple weeks! |
| 6th May 2006 Amelia | - From: France, Rennes Oi. It's been a while. Good to hear you are still out and exploring the world. :D Best wishes from Texas. |
| 26th April 2006 ak47 | i wan some afghani weed - From: Afghanistan, Mazar-i-Sharif and Balkh i wish i could back to afghanistan and smoke all that good weed and gettttttttttttttttttt highhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh like sky |
| 2nd February 2006 sebastian | your na,e - From: Afghanistan courtship rituals and foreigners this sucks you weee |
| 2nd February 2006 dah | oouohklj - From: Afghanistan courtship rituals and foreigners this suck |
| 4th December 2005 Afrasiab Khan | Islamabad VS. Pakistan - From: Pakistan, Islamabad, Taxila, Abbotabad I am a resident of Islamabad and originally from NWFP, but I grew up in Bahrain (Middle East). Now I am in New Jersey. Yes! I ask myself; "Was I crazy to come to US leaving a city like Islamabad?" when you talk about cleanliness and NY/NJ states (People do not even wash hands after using rest-rooms). My reason for escaping Islamabad was "PEOPLE OF ISLAMABAD" I just don't buy it, I can't live with that shit. They have to judge you by economical stuffs around you and I never felt so depressed in my life besides living there for 5 years. Pakistanis in general (Esp. City people) do have a complex of being inferior to western nationals. I agree about the country side folks being more honest and friendly. It used to bother me a lot seeing a huge gap between the poor and the rich. Living there made me feel stronger that Communism is better. I started to hate my government esp. the day when I was treated like a 3rd class citizen over foreign nationals at the immigration department while re-newing the green Paki passport. That was the day I sweared to immigrate to west or USA to be a citizen of a state where the gov't respects me and listens to its citizen. End of the day: "Pakistan is Pakistan, I love the food, the country side, its balance b/w religion and modernism" Unlike Arabia. Middle East dactating and RACIST GOVERMENTS are the WORST. They were nothing but desert monkeys, now OIL changes EVERYTHING, WE SUFFER COZ WE FEEL OBLIGATED TO PROTECT FOOLISH ARABS. PAKISTAN WOULD HAVE DONE FAR BETTER IF WE NEVER FELT OBLIGATED TO DEFEND ARABS. NWFP and Afghanistan (People of NWFP are more loyal to Afghanistan due to our language and culture; borders mean nothing to us) are going to suffer due to our culture and traditions of protecting the fugitives. Now arab terrorists are taking advantage of our culture. BUSH will never want to understand other culture, but wants other to obey TEXAS LAWS or else will BOMB. (I went more political as it really had a lot to do with this region) A guest's hospitality and well being is never going to be compromised in the land of Pashtun, please feel welcome to visit NWFP again. I am pleased to hear that you liked it. Salom! Afra Khan Salom! |
| 30th November 2005 SS | Salom - From: Khorog and Rushan, celebrations Well, what I can say...WELL DONE mate. Take care SS |
| 29th November 2005 SS | Well done - From: Tajikistan to Badakhshan, Dushanbe to Khorog(guttural ho-rog) Salom mate, I am from Khorog myself and I would just say...that is really GREAT. I have had nice time reading your story. It reminds me a lot. Take care, SS |