Originally Posted by Mullett

It's been a few years but be prepared the grease the border guards. I have had experiences with border crossings in Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria and even Slovakia where the border guards take your passport and shake it open as if they are expecting paper to fall out. In the most humble way, without drawing attention to other guards, tell the nazi bastard that you must have forgot to put your permits in there and ask if you can see your passport. Slip a few 20's (Euro's or Dollars) into the passport and then hand it back to him.

P.S. Don't look back when you drive away and keep your money stashed in a safe place. (Anal is not good enough). We used to stash our cash in plastic wrap and place them in radiator hoses and such.

Same thing goes for Syria, Jordan & Lebanon. If you make it to Syria & Jordan it will be a life changing experience. By far my favorite places to shoot in the middle east if not the world. The architecture in those countries is still to this day as untouched as it was before you know who came along....

Enjoy yourself and if any border guards tell you not to take a certain road, then take that to boot. 8 years ago we were shooting for national geo and the talent decided to wander off the path. They never returned. This was in Syria.

I'm personally very jealous and wish I was able to do what your about to embark on. Enjoy and thanks again for the pics, beautiful work and can't wait to see the images you bring back.

All the best.