Usually if a strange man starts doing throat slitting gestures towards you it would be time to run. We couldn't run, we were on the steepest and toughest road we have cycled on this trip. It's also difficult to run when you have 50 KG of bike+luggage with you. Some sections of this road had … Continue reading The silence of the goat
Relax! It’s Kazakhstan!
There are so many amazing and fascinating people in Kazakhstan! With their endless generosity and a mentality not to be in a hurry, just relax! They make you feel really welcome. On the 26th of July we arrived from Kyrgyzstan back into Kazakhstan and after a few nights camping and celebrating my birthday with funny … Continue reading Relax! It’s Kazakhstan!
I’ve never been so high in my life (on a bike)
We never really planned to come to Kyrgyzstan. We decided to "pop in" from Kazakhstan so that we could then re enter Kazakhstan with a new 30 day visa. What we thought would be a few days in Kyrgyzstan ended up being around 2 weeks in some of the most glorious scenery we've seen on … Continue reading I’ve never been so high in my life (on a bike)
Culture shocked in Kazakhstan
I think I’ve experienced “culture shock” twice in my life. The first time was when I was 14 and went on a plane for the first time in my life to India. It was actually the first time for me out of England, unless you count a day trip to Calais to buy beer, a … Continue reading Culture shocked in Kazakhstan
A normal day in India
With only a few days left in India, I feel very double about leaving. It is easy to love this country, but it can also be a bit much at times. To give an idea how a cycling day could look like, here a summary 🙂 In the morning we try to wake up at … Continue reading A normal day in India
Cycle trip movies: Part 1
Maybe you think that we are having non stop fun on this cycle trip of ours? Maybe you think everyday is an amazing adventure or something like that? The truth is that some amazing things have happened but do they happen everyday? No. The only thing that happens everyday is that we need to wash … Continue reading Cycle trip movies: Part 1
26 refugee kids started school because of you!
We are very proud to say that we almost raised the full amount of € 3200 for the refugee kids from Burma!! € 2931 so far! Amazing!! We have so much gratitude for everyone that supported us! The 26 kids that we did an urgent appeal for to pay for their education and food, all … Continue reading 26 refugee kids started school because of you!
Count your scarves
While cycling in India and Nepal we have come across a very beautiful tradition.It all started in a small village in India where we cycled past a gigantic facade of a palace made out of straw.We were cycling towards a big rocky hill to climb on foot to a viewpoint, but this facade deserved a … Continue reading Count your scarves
The Taj Mahal, mangoes and slowly roasting to death
If, like me, you have Indian ancestry then chances are you would have grown up with a Taj Mahal somewhere in your house. Not a real one of course. It would typically take the form of a photograph hanging in your living room, a painting/illustration, a copper plate with the Taj Mahal image etched into … Continue reading The Taj Mahal, mangoes and slowly roasting to death
Cycling in the Himalaya? Impossible.
In October 2013 Frouke and I were in the Mexican city of San Cristobal de las Casas. San Cristobal, or Saint Christopher, is the patron saint of travelers, so it is fitting that it was here that we met a couple of travelers who I often think about, especially on this trip. We were walking … Continue reading Cycling in the Himalaya? Impossible.
Cycle for good 