Towards Nepal

Hi,
We are Anja and Thomas, and we are cycling from Zürich towards Nepal. Below you can find new blog posts whenever we find time. You can also have a look at the map of our route, and check the instagram feed for more up to date images.

We hope you will follow us on our journey 🙂

  • Uzbekistan

    Time to slow down—not in terms of distance, but in the impressions to take in.After traveling for so long, a kind of saturation had set in. An impressive building started to feel like just another impressive building, a stunning ceiling like just another ceiling. Even a welcoming smile or a friendly invitation could blur into…

  • Turkmenistan

    “Closed!”, “Delete!”, “Show picture! Delete!” Crossing the border from Iran to Turkmenistan truly catapulted us into a completely different world. The contrast couldn’t have been more striking. The cities in Iran were crowded, with small streets lined with even smaller shops. Almost everyone wanted to take pictures with us (with very few exceptions) or offer…

  • Iran – The Center and East

    Unlike the mountainous, cooler regions of the northwest, central Iran boasts a different character—its landscapes are arid, and the cities are filled with stunning examples of Persian architecture. From the intricate tilework of Isfahan’s mosques to the wind-catching towers and adobe buildings of Yazd, we were immersed in centuries-old craftsmanship that showcases the country’s rich…

Maps – to Nepal