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More on China
We have during the last 20 days or so driven almost 5000 km from the south west of China to the Pakistani border in the north west visiting Kashgar as our last bigger Chinese town on our itinerary. We have had opportunities to observing how fast and to which extent this country and its society […]
From Singapore to China
June 19, 2012
It was incredible to finally see our own car driving in South East Asian roads. It was not as easy process, though. In Singapore the laws are known to be strict, especially when it comes to the hygiene and cleanliness of the city. For example chewing gum was banned in Singapore in 1992 because of […]
China: Great progress, but still stones blocking some roads
June 2, 2012
We have now traveled on Chinese roads for well a week, crossing a small part of this immense country´s south-west. Though our experiences so far are limited, I experiences so far may be summarized as follows: The size of the country – it is simply enormously large and diverse in history, culture, beliefs and traditions […]
Perspectives from Singapore
June 2, 2012
Our first entry to the Far East was Singapore, one of the cities of the world with not only the highest density of shopping centers, but also a multicultural logistics, transportation and financial hub. The standard of living, advanced level of social organization and order, but also the high level of multiculturalism and tolerance, apparent […]
The Moment of Truth at the Norwegian Embassy
May 8, 2012
Planning to go through Pakistan is, of course, a serious matter and something which requires a well planned and well executed Visa-application process. This is why we during the last few days have visited both the Spanish- and the Norwegian embassies in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After first visiting the Spanish embassy, where we were well […]
Five days at the Forest Temple Wat Pa Na Khoun Noi – Lao
May 1, 2012
Traveling through South East Asia, we several times talked about visiting and, if possible, spending some days at a buddhist meditation-center. We kept on changing our plans, however, as we had to adjust all other activities in accordance with our two trips to China and the arrival of our car to Singapore. Just after arriving […]
De mochileros por el Sudeste Asiático
April 30, 2012
Escribí esto en el avión que va desde Vientián a Shanghái… Se terminaba nuestra pequeña ruta como mochileros por el sudeste asiático y sentía pena porque había sido realmente uno de los meses que recuerdo más bonitos en toda mi vida. En Brasil habíamos decidido visitar el sudeste asiático mientras llegaba el coche pero creo […]
Celebrating 50 healthy years with diabetes in Shanghai, China
April 26, 2012
Saturday 21st of April we participated as invited guests in a workshop arranged by Medtronic China in Shanghai. Medtronic used my 50 healthy years with diabetes and our trip around the world as a theme for a dialogue with 10 young type 1 diabetics, all using an insulin pump, and their families. Also various doctors […]
On Two Wheels through the Highlands of Vietnam
April 9, 2012
The five of us just completed a 5 day tour through Vietnam on 4 motorcycles. Our guide Binh (Thanh Nguyen), a Vietnamee´s patriot with 15 years´ military experience and 10 years as a motorcycle guide, belong to the Easy Rider co-operation based in Dalat (www.easyrider-tours.com). The tour was off the typical Vietnamese tourist track, something […]
Adiós Américas
March 19, 2012
Despedimos con tristeza a Adriana en Buenos Aires y por algunos días nos sentimos muy extraños… habíamos estado ocho meses tan íntimamente unidos todos que de repente sentíamos como si algo muy importante nos faltara. Tenemos que reconocer que Adriana era siempre quien ponía un punto de sensatez y objetividad en momentos de crisis (que […]
elworldtrip 
June 20, 2012
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