Sky lantern festival
“Come, come,” said the Buddhist monks as they waved us over to help them send sky lanterns into the heavens
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Buddhas of Wat Pho
Having spent too many hours in Bangkok’s traffic gridlock, Wat Pho was a much needed island of peace and serenity
Chao Phraya river
A time lapse film of the Chao Phraya express boat landing, while the sun sets over Wat Arun in Bangkok… Thailand
Thailand – Chao Phraya River
A panoramic view of the Chao Phraya River from the spire of Wat Arun. The river runs through the heart… of Bangkok
Penang rickshaw tour
Why suffer the humidity and heat trying to visit the historical center on foot? The best way to see Penang… is to take an ‘official’ tri-wheeler tour. They zoom past all of the historical buildings while their passengers sit cool under the shade of an umbrella.
Laos river boat
From Luang Prabang, we took the slow boat to Huay Xai. It was two relaxed days of viewing life alongside… the river banks; children playing, men throwing out fishing nets, and women washing clothes. The icing on the cake was passing the steep hills that we no longer had to pedal over.
Pha That Luang
The Great Stupa in Vientiane is the most sacred monument in the country. It’s also believed to enshrine a sacred… relic of the Buddha.
Lake Malawi cruise
The Ilala sails the length of Lake Malawi and we caught a ride northwards to Chilumba. Due to a hefty… price increase, backpackers were avoiding the boat and we had the upper deck to ourselves. We felt like ‘royalty’ instead of ‘dirtbag’ cyclists as we strolled across the teak deck and watched the lifeboats bringing passengers to and from shore.
Festive cargo bike
Store openings are celebrated with fanfare and colourful decorations. As soon as the festivities have ended, off go the rented… ornaments to the next new establishment.
Mesmerizing
In the evening hours, on came the neon lights. Their reflections shimmered across Guihu lake in Guilin. They were mesmerizing
Market
At the market whole pigs were laid out for sale while chickens were brought in for slaughter. Some products we… recognized but others, forget it!
China – Guilin
A panoramic view of the Li River near Guilin city center. Karst mountains dot the city landscape and give a…
China – bicycle culture
A photo gallery of Chinese bicycle culture. Their two-wheelers and cargo bikes are workhorses. They’re used to transport goods and… also function as restaurant stalls that can be set up on any street corner.
Tianfu square
Chengdu has more than 14 million inhabitants, but you wouldn’t realize that while strolling through Tianfu Square. It’s relaxed, filled… with people watching the light show and chatting with friends.
China – bicycle touring
A photo gallery of cycling through Southern China. This country is what bicycle touring is all about, adventure! Even though… we couldn’t communicate, read signs or even identify what we were eating, we just jumped in. We cycled past sidewalks filled with dancing office workers, street cleaners in high heels and pedaled through some of the most gorgeous scenery in the world.