Shangri La to Litang: Into the Mountains

Posted on June 30, 2017November 21, 2017 by David

This feels like a long time ago. Like a completely different world. Obviously the place has a romantic appeal, so may be I am succumbing to someone else’s version of where we went. The name of t... Read More

Lijiang to Shangri La: The Start of the Tibetan Plateau!

Posted on May 19, 2017November 21, 2017 by David

We were 30km away from completing the ride from Lijiang to Shangri La when, weary from endless rain, we pulled into a restaurant and guest house at the side of the road. The large, lofty building felt... Read More

Dali to Lijiang: Spring Break

Posted on May 7, 2017November 21, 2017 by David

I went to Lijiang with my mum and dad about 10 years ago. I remember wandering through crisp, calm, night-time streets trying to find my hostel, marveling at the other-worldliness of the architecture.... Read More

Kunming to Dali: First Impressions

Posted on April 30, 2017November 21, 2017 by David

We spent 5 days cycling the 420km from Kunming to Dali. Just about still secluded valleys nestled under elevated highways and new high speed rail links. Most villages remained full of smallholders wit... Read More