Bicycle touring Asia Archives - Footloose Cycling

Hand-pulled rickshaws of Kolkata, India

Hand-pulled rickshaws, also known as coolie rickshaws, are iconic two-wheeled vehicles that have traversed the streets of Kolkata for over a century. These human-powered taxis,…

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Cycling Tour of Bali

Bali, the Land of the Gods, is a tropical paradise that has captivated visitors for centuries. With its lush green rainforests, cascading waterfalls, pristine beaches,…

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Tour BALI by bicycle: Small island, but which way to ride?

Bali is an Indonesian island known for its stunning beaches, lush jungles, and vibrant culture. It is a popular destination for travelers looking to experience…

HIMALAYA DREAMS

HIMALAYA DREAMS, a coffee table photography book, focuses on the diversity of the Nepal Himalaya ethnic groups as encountered by the author on his trek…

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Cycling Typhoon Alley

Cycling toward the northwest coast of Taiwan from Hsinchu City, it was the first time I faced the wrath of the worst winds of the…

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Cycling Madura Island, East Java, Indonesia

Madura Island was in my plans to include in my circumnavigation of East Java, Indonesia, and an option would have been to include it as…

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Jungle Route on Penang Island

The pavement ends abruptly at the west end of Gertak Sanggul village in the southwest corner of the Penang Island, Malaysia. Here begins an overgrown…

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