When it came to researching bicycle touring in Greece and was surprised by the lack of information. It seems that Greece does not have the best reputation as a bicycle touring friendly destination. I was pleasantly surprised to find the cycling very scenic and the drivers and people in general were friendly and curious. I… Continue reading Bicycle Touring In Greece In October 2019
Three Mini Bicycle Tours In Victoria, Australia
In March 2019 I returned to home to Melbourne, Australia for a much needed visit to catch up with family and friends. I tend to go to Australia once every three years and usually only stay for 10 to 14 days. For this trip I decided to stay longer, with no flight out and I… Continue reading Three Mini Bicycle Tours In Victoria, Australia
Fifteen Days of Bicycle Touring Northern Vietnam
The idea of bicycle touring Northern Vietnam is something I had thought about for a while and in 2018 I finally set off for the north by bicycle. Getting Started In September, 2018 I started a bicycle tour from my home in Danang, Vietnam to the north of Vietnam. I originally planned to cycle the… Continue reading Fifteen Days of Bicycle Touring Northern Vietnam
Agra Fort & The Taj Mahal
The town of Agra and the Taj Mahal are only 3 hours from Delhi so I decided on a one day tour rather than staying overnight as most people don’t rate Agra as a pleasant place to stay. The tour that I took was combined with 2 pilgrimage sites that are important for Hindus. The… Continue reading Agra Fort & The Taj Mahal
A Camel Safari In The Thar Desert
Jaisalmer is famous jumping off point for camel rides in the desert and there were plenty of tours to choose from. I took an overnight trip with a French couple who staying at the same guesthouse.
On The Edge Of The Desert In Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is a hot place but a pretty cool town. The fort is a living fort, meaning that people still live and work there, it is a great to walk around and is very photogenic.
The Fort At Jodhpur
Jodhpur is one of my favourite places so far. The old town is a small maze of streets just below the magnificent fort. The food is great and the people are friendly, what more could you ask for?
From Udaipur To Jodhpur
The journey to Jodhpur was broken up by stop at a temple after which I got on the wrong bus. This only added an extra hour to my day of buses and the sight that awaited me in Jodhpur was amazing.
From Hampi To Udaipur
It was with reluctance that I left Hampi and boarded an overbight bus to Pune which was rather boring. So the following day I took another bus to Mumbai, it was raining hard and the streets were flooded.
Goa, A Train Ride And Hampi, India
Goa was nice enough and certainly not as busy as I was expecting, relaxing on the beach with a few beers was nice. After spending a few nights in Goa, which was very quiet due to the rain, I decided to enjoy my first Indian train journey.
My First Thoughts On India
After waiting more than 2 weeks for my Indian visa to come through I was happy to see that I was given a six month dual entry visa. I arrived in Chennai at 10pm on June 11th.
Waiting And Waiting In Thailand
I am still here in Thailand waiting for my Indian visa. I have booked my flight and fly to Chennai on the 11th of July.