The world according to cycleeast
Mountain/Desert/Ocean/Jungle... which one are you?
Mountains, but if I can have mountains and the sea at the same time- then even better!
What was your first great travel experience?
Stepping off the Airplane in Delhi aged 18. I can still remember the wall of heat. It was my first time out of Europe.
What has been your favourite journey?
Cycling to China! Although I particularly enjoyed trekking Corsica’s GR20 and hiking Stewart island North-West Circuit in NZ.
What are your Top 5 places worldwide?
The Wakhan/Pamirs Tajikistan, Syria, Lake Van region Turkey, New Zealand, The Western Isles in Scotland ...can I have more please?
Recommend a special place to stay
Vali's non-smoking homestay in Mashhad, Iran. The most homely backpackers I have ever encountered.
Which three items do you always pack?
Underpants, spare food, more spare food.
Which passport stamp are you proudest of?
A hand written visa extension for Tajikistan.
Which passport stamp would you most like to have?
Tibet
Where or what is your guilty travel pleasure?
Buying carpets
Window or aisle?
Aisle... just incase.