Preparation – Jan Kremer's blog

And finally… departure!

May 17, 2012January 9, 2016inPreparation, Silk Route 2012

Here we are… at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. The last couple of weeks were like going down a mountain on a bicycle! Just two weeks ago I completed my To Do list: purchased last items, tested my new photo camera, got … Continue ReadingAnd finally… departure!

Silk Route expectations

May 1, 2012January 9, 2016inPreparation, Silk Route 2012

The Silk Route is a historical network of trade routes across Asia, connecting countries like India, China and Indonesia with Europe and North and South Africa. These trade routes were established around 200 BC and expanded the centuries after then. … Continue ReadingSilk Route expectations

Almost ready to go!

April 29, 2012January 9, 2016inPreparation, Silk Route 2012

Here we are, less than 3 weeks before departure. Starting on May 19: the Tour d’Afrique Silk Road, a 4 month bicycle tour from Shanghai to Istanbul. By bicycle over the Silk Road from China, through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, … Continue ReadingAlmost ready to go!