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No train journey from Asia to Europe would be complete without a stop in Istanbul. Join Stephen as he sketches out the scammers, wanders the sights and hunts out a cup of government-approved coffee.

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Join Stephen for a delightful slice of slow travel on the world-famous Doğu Express. This popular railway highlight conveys him, a a pace far more leisurely than the 'Express' in its title would have you believe, from charismatic Erzurum to the Turkish capital, Ankara. From there, it's a brisk high-speed train to one of the world's great cities: Istanbul.

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Stephen's in the Eastern Anatolian city of Erzurum. Famous for it's castle, kebabs and, er, being the spot a long-distance cyclist was killed over a hundred years ago, the place may be cold, but it's warm welcome and graceful architecture charm anyone who passes through.

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Leaving Tbilisi behind, join Stephen for days 9 and 10 of his overland-ish trip from Kazakhstan to Scotland.

This episode features a train ride through Georgia up to the Black Sea resort of Batumi, a border crossing into Turkey, and an epic bus ride to the historic city of Erzurum. There's plenty of majestic scenery and light-hearted observations along the way.

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We're onto our third country of the trip: Georgia! With a night and a day to explore Tbilisi, join Stephen as he samples the wine and coffee the city has to offer, stumbles across some unexpected but welcome jazz, becomes a listening board for a stranger, and gets a surprise late-night knock on his hotel door...

(Friendly note: there are two 'naughty' words in this episode - nothing too obscene, but sweary words nonetheless)

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Join Stephen on his way out of Baku and up to the border with Georgia. There are flags, wild dogs, a cellophane breakfast and a taxi driver war correspondent, not to mention a grim crossing at the famous Red Bridge.

Music on this trip was mostly provided by the wonderful Vulfpeck - just the thing to liven up a quiet Sunday morning!

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It's day 7 and we're in Baku, the City of Winds. Braving the cold, Stephen and indefatigable guide, Kamil, explore the Azerbaijan's enigmatic capital.

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Stephen arrives in Aktau, an industrial city in far western Kazakhstan, and spends the day desperately searching for something to love about the place.

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