I'm thinking about touring SE Asia in the next year or so on my '06 Bianchi Axis. It's a great bike but I haven't done any touring on it as of yet. Considering I may end up in some remote locales do you think it's up to the job? I'm planning on swapping out the wheels for some 36 spoke steel rimmed ones but I'm worried about the aluminum frame and carbon fork. Will they last me or I should I do I really need something steel?

Thanks!