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mikeylikesbikes
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Grew up hosteling around Europe. Lived in China during SARS. Traveled extensively by foot around the Tibet, Yunnan, Burma boarder region. Graduated to bicycle touring around Asia (approximately 20 months touring in Asia). Worked in Georgia, Mongolia, and Thailand. Spent a summer canoeing in the Canadian Arctic. In the process of completing a Master’s in Geography. Will spend next year in Tajikistan, and then hopefully a long bicycle ride.Recent activity
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Karakol (KGZ) / Kegen (KZ) boarder crossing? in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pamir Highway in June? in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
You can rent basic camping equipment from the tourist information office PECTA, located in Chor Bog park.
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Overland from India to South East asia in the On Your Bike Branch
What about taking a ferry boat to the Andiman Islands and then a boat or flight to Thailand? I've never done this and don't know the...
10 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Chinese Visas in Dushanbe in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
FYI: The Chinese Embassy in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, is not accepting visa applications until after September 5th. I don't know why....
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Fans vs Tajik Wakhan in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
You require special permission from the military as well as a serious 4WD to visit Zur Kul....
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Bridges in Bartang valley in the On Your Bike Branch
I traveled the lower section by jeep recently (Barcedev to Rushan). The road is rough by passable. Good luck, Mikey
10 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Bicycling Lhasa to Katmandu in October in the On Your Bike Branch
My wife and I plan to cycle from Lhasa to Kathmandu in mid-October. We would like to share the cost of a guide and permit with other...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called bike Turkey to Moscow through the Caucuses? in the On Your Bike Branch
You also can not cross from Georgia into Russia. If you did it in revierse I think you could enter Abkazia on a Russian visa and probably...
10 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Bicycling Lhasa to Katmandu in October in the Travel Companions Branch
My wife and I plan to cycle from Lhasa to Kathmandu in mid-October. We would like to share the cost of a guide and permit with other...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cycling Tibet in the On Your Bike Branch
Howdy Fellas,...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Camping in Uzbekistan in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
It is possible to camp anywhere you want to in Uzbekistan.
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Flights Dushanbe-Khorog ALL STOPPED ? in the Asia - Central Asia Branch
Howdy Guys,...
11 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Cycling Tibet in the On Your Bike Branch
Howdy Folks,...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Jalaabad to Naryn, KGZ, possible? in the On Your Bike Branch
Thanks for the advice fellas, I think I will give it a go....
11 months ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Jalaabad to Naryn, KGZ, possible? in the On Your Bike Branch
Howdy Folks,...
11 months ago
- Country United States
- Languages English.
- Favourite Places Georgia; Kyrgyzstan; Thailand; St. Mary's County, Maryland
- Interests bicycling, canoeing, fixing stuff, eating weird foods
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