The sun shines high in the sky and the breeze of the wind is refreshing. The water is light blue and gets darker of color as it goes to the horizon. From our beach chairs we stare into the massive sea while our feet are resting in the white sand. (more…)
Capitol of Cambodia and our search for the beach
20 February 2007 ║ Cambodia ║ 0
Phnom Penh is the first ‘real’ town we encounter in Cambodia. There is a lot of traffic and the buildings are often higher than 2 stores. Despite this it is relatively easy cycling through the chaos on the streets. (more…)
Searching for the border and cycling along the Mekong
5 February 2007 ║ Cambodia ║ 0
We cycle into a piece of no-ones-land and soon we see the beam and a shed, which is the border office of Cambodia. The stamps are quickly in our passports and after paying a few dollars for this very special service we crawl with our bicycles under the red and white colored beam. (more…)
Laos in pictures
22 January 2007 ║ Pictures-Laos ║ 0
Coffee, tempels and looking for a way out
21 January 2007 ║ Laos ║ 0
After all the jumping on the rocks off the waterfalls in Tadlo it’s time to say goodbye. We start to cycle a loop at the Bolaven Plateau. The plateau lies at an altitude of 1000 meters so we begin with a climb. (more…)
Laos gives us more
20 January 2007 ║ Laos ║ 0
In Luang Prabang we have some relaxed days after our trip through the jungle. We wander through the nice streets and along the Mekong and enjoy a French bread with real camembert. (more…)
Pure Laos
27 December 2006 ║ Laos ║ 0
We are early at the border between China and Laos because we are in the mood to discover a new country. Before they open the fence at the Chinese side there is some sort of flag ceremony. The customs officers are marching, shouting and saluting before the Chinese flag. (more…)
China in pictures
15 December 2006 ║ Pictures-China ║ 0
After 4208 kilometer: Zai Zhen China!
14 December 2006 ║ China ║ 0
After some wonderful days in Lijiang we leave this touristy place. The sun is shining and we can see the snow peaks of the Yulonxue Shan almost the whole day. (more…)
Cycling through the mud in beautiful China
15 November 2006 ║ China ║ 0
Because of the high altitude disease of Marlous we’ve changed our plans a bit. At first we’ve had the idea of cycling west from Chengdu, into the mountains with high passes above 4500m. But now it doesn’t seem wise to do so. (more…)