After arriving in Manali we really felt that we should relax a bit. So we stayed for 2 weeks in the center of Old Manali. We finally met Roman and Florian from www.s2s.bike, who also started in Salzburg with their KTM´s. Zofia healed her pneumonia and Marco and I took care of our cars. When …
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Nanga Parbat is a must-see while visiting Pakistan. To have this amazing view, we took one of the most dangerous roads in Asia and a short trek to Fairy Meadows. The road wasn’t built by a government, but by local jeep drivers. And they maintain it as well. Theoretically, you can ride a motorcycle there, …
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One of the first things you need to get used to in Pakistan are crowds of staring people around you. The sight of tourists is still not common here. Seeing a tall, blond woman with a big motorcycle, even less. It is like a magnet for curious Pakistani eyes. Without a shade of embarrassment, they …
When I was planning this trip, after some research, it turned out that I would be going through Pakistan. I was “a bit” concerned. “Pakistan’ sounded threatening to me, recalling war and terrorism. I knew there is one of the most beautiful roads in the world – the Karakoram Highway. But how to get there …
After the spectacular ride over the high Himalayan passes, we spent one week in Leh and enjoyed the rich Tibetan culture and the scenic nature in the high plateau of Ladakh. Zofia wanted to ride further northeast to the Chinese/Tibetan border over the Umling la pass (5880m), but that was definitely too much for the …
It was a difficult decision to take the road from Manali to Leh. Its average elevation is more than 4.000m and its highest point is 5.328m. My van is not made for this altitude, and internet research and most other experienced overlanders recommended not to go. But I decided to give it a try. And …
Since I can think I have a very strong connection to India. I was only four years old when my parents brought me the first time to this diverse country in 1983. Also my father had a powerful connection to India. He traveled extensively around the country, studied the culture and religion and spent …
