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Cycling through Sumatra Part 3: Thirteen kilometers in seven hours

Cycling through Sumatra Part 3: Thirteen kilometers in seven hours

Cycling through Sumatra Part 3: Thirteen kilometers in seven hours Country: Indonesia From Katia Dusun Sungay Limau to Pulau Kijang Lesson learned: River water is not potable, not even when boiled Laughed about: Two dirty foreigners swinging their mosquito coils through the rain forest Most wonderful miracle: Emergency-food: dried prunes […]

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Cycling through Sumatra Part 2: Barefoot through mud and goat poop

Cycling through Sumatra Part 2: Barefoot through mud and goat poop

Country: Indonesia From Katia Maju Ponga Muan to Dusun Sungay Limau Lesson learned: If the locals say, the way was “a bit bumpy ” you should expect more than a few potholes. Laughed about: The white girl with the muddy feet. Most wonderful miracle : Entertaining some young book-fans Food […]

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By bike through Sumatra part 1: Winter clothes at the equator

By bike through Sumatra part 1: Winter clothes at the equator

By bike through Indonesia part 1: Winter clothes at the equator Country: Indonesia From Batam to Katia Maju Ponga Muan Lesson learned: It is always a good idea to have some winter clothes handy, even at 30°C. Laughed about: Pressing the nose against a window to accidentally scare little children […]

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By bike to Singapore: When things work even better than expected

By bike to Singapore: When things work even better than expected

Country: Singapore and Indonesia From Singapore to Batam Centre Lesson learned: Old worn bike parts can be of high value Laughed about: My weird habits when I am only half awake Most wonderful miracle: Far too many to be mentioned here Food we ate: Sushi, different Japanese dishes, Mexican food, […]

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By bike through Malaysia part 3: Thunderstorm-country

By bike through Malaysia part 3: Thunderstorm-country

Country: Malaysia and Singapore From Klang to Singapore Lesson learned: Find shelter before the thunderstorm begins Laughed about: People who run from the rain as if they were made out of sugar Most wonderful miracle: The five-star karaoke restaurant Food we ate: Seafood, fried rice, sushi, German breakfast, pizza Greatest […]

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By bike through Malaysia Part 1: Kedah’s Paddy fields

By bike through Malaysia Part 1: Kedah’s Paddy fields

Through Kedah’s Paddy fields Country: Malaysia From Kepala Batas, Alor Setar to Kampung Dew Lesson learned: It is possible (but not advisable) to cycle without showering for full 18 days Laughed about: “Love you Mister Arrogant” Most wonderful miracle: The secret bikepaths of Kedah Food we ate: Seafood Greatest challenge: […]

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Entertaining the princess

Entertaining the princess

Country: Malaysia and Singapore In Kepala Batas, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Lesson learnedSo that’s how to eat with seven pieces of silverware Laughed about: Singapore’s ridiculous fees Most wonderful miracle: To see that I am still able to walk in high heels Food we ate: Plenty of homemade specialties and […]

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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

Country: Malaysia and Singapore In Kepala Batas, Kuala Lumpur, Taman Negara, Tioman, Singapore and Melaka Lesson learned: A new bike chain can solve many problems Laughed about: The cute baby elephants that showered us while we were supposed to shower them Most wonderful miracle: My good old friend Dila and […]

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