6. It's all a far cry from riding a motorbike!..

During the trip from London to New York there will 8 countries that require a visa to enter.

So that means 8 visa application forms need to be completed (and 3 of those in duplicate). The translations on the forms can be quite a challenge. But after printing, filling out, signing and sticking on photos the admin is done, it's like being at work!

Here's the list with notes and links to forms & embassies for anyone who is interested:

Turkmenistan: 3 pages, 31 questions [print hard copy, fill out, sign & stick on photo] x 2 copies
The Republic of Uzbekistan: 2 pages, 16 question [print hard copy, fill out, sign & stick on photo] x 2 copies
The Russian Federation: 1 page, 21 questions [enter on-line, print, sign & stick on photo]
Mongolia: 2 pages, 49 questions [enter on-line, print, sign & stick on photo]
Kyrgyz Republic: 1 page, 12 questions [enter on-line, print, sign & stick on photo]
The Republic of Kazakhstan: 2 pages, 27 question [print hard copy, fill out, sign & stick on photo]
Islamic Republic of Iran: 2 pages, 35 questions [print hard copy, fill out, sign & stick on photo] x 2 copies
USA: not required - visa waiver available online (so I lied, it was only 7 visas)

Finally got them done, what a day. It's all a far cry from riding a motorbike!