Hi,
We are Anja and Thomas, and we are currently cycling the length of Japan from North to South.
Two years ago, we cycled from Zürich to India. Below you can find blog posts from our trips. 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 🙂
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“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…
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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…
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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…
Maps – Japan
