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Some things catch my attention for a bit longer then others and those I'll place here. These are people, things or ideas that have raised more questions, brought more smiles or caused me to wonder longer and here I'll share them with you.



9. Elimination of the Worst Part of India - The Noise
Eliminating the Noise of India My worst complaint about India and Nepal after the nine months of this trip hasn't been the roads or any complications that have come up, but the incessant noise. The yelling in hotel hallways, blaring TV's with scratchy Bollywood divas and the ceaseless blare of horns have been enough to drive one mad... more....


8. All The Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Went Onwalkabout!
Key learnings from going onwalkabout

I came to India with only a vague idea of what this trip was to be about and because of that there was a lot of learning that had to be done the hard way. I've written down all I wish I'd known before I came in the hopes that I can save someone else some of the hard knocks that I took.more....



7. Noam & Gal - Riding With the Israelis
Riding with Noam and Gal

I knew I was getting some bad impressions from Israelis I'd seen on this trip but I'd never spent any time with them personally. I have the opportunity and join Noam and Gal for the ride across Nepal and learn a bit about where my perceptions were right, and where they were wrong.more....



6. Signs on the Road of Life - Wisdom from the side of the Indian Roads
Make love not war...but nothing while driving - Signs from the Indian Roadside

One must hand it to the Border Roads Organization for keeping up the humor on Indian roads with some very amusing signs. Even better these signs which seem to come every few kilometers are there to help encourage responsible driving, something which is sorely needed.more....


5. From Manali to Leh an excerpt from "Ladakh - Crossroads of High Asia", by Janet Rizvi
Ladakh - Crossroads of High Asia excerpt

As always seems to happen, I find the perfect book on understanding Leh and Ladakh after I get to Leh. This book by Janet Rizvi is a wonderful introduction to the region which is not only a pleasure to read but well researched and informative! Coming into Leh I only wish I'd read it before I arrivedmore....


4. Renée Rakhorst  
Renee Rakhorst

A Dutch girl walking along the road reminds me that I have been brainwashed by living in Asia too long and becomes an inspiration to just get out there and live life!more....


3. China vs. India  
China vs. India

As I'm sitting eating lunch a middle-aged man comes up to me and asks me the same question that has been on my mind for some time - how do China and India compare? Who will be more powerful. A guest in this country, I'm reluctant to voice my opinion, but as the question was asked I answer with what I've seen.more....


2. Lalli Singh  
Lalli Singh I interview Lalli about the trends he sees in westerners coming to India to ride, mistakes they make, how to buy a bike and suggestions on some of the best places to ride. A lot of it is common sense but often people just don't budget the time necessary to get things ready for an Indian trip.more....
[ 2003-09-27 Update ]


1. Yen Shui - 2003-03  
Yen Shui

Something that you could only get in Taiwan is how one friend put it - several million fireworks and bottle rockets aimed directly at 120,000 visitors who for one night a year show up in a small Taiwan town to face down the dragon!more....


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