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 🙂

  • 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…

  • Iran – The Northwest

    We were cycling downhill on a gravel road, and the headscarf I wore under my helmet was blowing in the wind. In the morning, we dressed appropriately—long pants and long, loose shirt—and I added a headscarf on the bridge after officially leaving Armenia and before entering Iran. We had crossed the border into Iran around…

  • Continuing from Yerevan

    When Tim joined us, it marked a significant milestone in our trip—a distant event that had once seemed far off, then suddenly became reality, and now had passed. Thomas and I had been on the road for nearly 80 days—by far the longest I had ever traveled—and we hadn’t even reached the halfway point! I…

Maps – to Nepal