Originally scheduled to visit the Stans, I was unprepared for the number of visas I had to acquire before leaving as many of the countries did have a visa on arrival program. Alas, I had to devise a new plan with unvisited countries. My focus turned to the Persian Gulf and Europe.

This is the itinerary.

Starting in Italy I purchased several flights to hop around and visit the area. From Milan I would head to Muscat, Oman. After a couple of days I would fly to Kuwait with a day’s layover in Bahrain. From Kuwait I would fly to Tehran, Iran. Now this is where it gets tricky. With a few days in the country, I’d have to procure a visa for Azerbaijan, which according to my research should be doable. Then I’d fly to Azerbaijan and finally back to Europe, landing in Nice.

From Nice I’d visit the two small countries I’ve somehow missed in all my European traveling. Driving through France, I’d visit Monaco and Andorra and that would conclude the tour!

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