From Hanoi to Kathmandu in 100 Days
The weather this morning was chilly and damp – the clothes that we washed last night were not dry yet – not a good start. We are heading in the direction of Tom Coc – about 80km south of Hanoi
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Today was chilly, damp, at times drizzly, and overcast the whole time. Our plan was to head south from Mai Chai down the river valley until south of Pu Luong Nature Reserve. We had a medium day ahead of us
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After a fitful night, and every part of me aching, we decided to stay the day in Mau Chai to see the town, and revisit our planning. We decided to seriously rethink our plan of going through the mountainous norther
Read moreThe day started good – chilly but sunny. Breakfast in the V-Resort was of very limited option – a quick cup of coffee and a noodle soup. And we were off….a nervous start for me given the hard 800m climb
Read moreMeandered through the congested and hectic streets of Hanoi dodging buses, trucks, cars, scooters, bicycles, pedestrians all going the same direction, across your path, cutting you off. You would think that driving on the far right would be a smart
Read moreTraffic is chaotic…. Scooters everywhere…. The traditional Vietnamese hat is everywhere to be seen… Its amazing what you can transport with a scooter… Food and its presentation…. Sports and meditation right
Read moreFirst day in Vietnam, with all the noise and hectic that fill southeast Asian cities!! First up: getting the bikes unpacked and set up – this in the small hotel room we have. All went well, no problems with any
Read moreFlights seem to be always long and uncomfortable….. I met up with Jörg in Istanbul with not much time (but enough for a beer) before the long flight to Hanoi left. An uneventful flight – many of the passengers were
Read moreDeparture Day has finally arrived. So today is travel day – everything packed in a box (24kg) and a bag (16 kg) – I am still a bit in disbelief that all this fits into the saddle bags on
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One week before departure and I’m more than happy to be on the road with my good old friend Roland again. The bike and some other stuff found its way into the box. I hope everything will arrive well in
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