thanks everyone for the feedback, more then I could have hoped for.
On the relationship level, I expect very much to be challenged ~ my attitude in life is 'no rain- no rainbows' ~ am prepared for the good, the bad and the ugly.. all ultimately leading to personal growth and having parts of ourselves surface to be confronted.... BRING IT ON ! i say
Originally Posted by
nancy sv
The tour will either make or break your relationship. If you both want to go to Asia, then go for it!! It's a great place to cycle! Personally, I prefer India, but SE Asia is great too.
I totally agree! am open to whatever is meant to be .... but am secretly hoping that it will MAKE IT!
my gf really wants to visit India/Nepal~ and I have secretly dreamed of cycling through Indonesia up through S.E Asia up China/Tibet/Nepal/India~>.. but not sure if I'm ready to take her on that intense of a journey ~ anyone have an idea of the fincancial costs of such a journey for the two of us ?
Originally Posted by
EmmCeeBee
In your situation, my first choice would be to cycle the islands of Indonesia: Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores. Fantastic sights, friendly people (away from the beaches of Bali, anyway), villages isolated by ferry rides and remote enough to be simple. Each island has a distinct culture and history. And it's close enough to home to bale out, or return for more.
Wherever you tour in Asia, you'll have the trip of a lifetime. The cultures are so different, you'll depend on each other for weeks, far more than life at home.
-- Mark
thankks Mark, that's a great idea ~ Indonesia is VERY attractive to me, but for some reason my gf isn't so into it ~ I might have to do that section by myself.... (she is open to me doing my solo tours, which is good because I need time to do my solo thing now and then)
a few more questions ... is cheap to fly within Asia if you haven't booked ? (as booking ahead seems to limit spontenous develoments from occuring) ...
where in India would anyone reccomend cycling?
Asian roads are meant to be the most intense on the planet, how often would one have to confront the more crazier sections if choosing to go off the beaten bath?
How much would it cost too cycle Indonesia for 6-9 months ? and how does one deal with the 90 day visa issue ??
cheears