Download or read book Cycling the Mekong; written by Gerry Daly and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the engaging story of an intrepid unsupported cycling trip in Southeast Asia. From the ethereal beauty of Sapa's hill-tribe country in the Tonkinese Alps on the Chinese border to the Viet Cong tunnels in the south of Vietnam, this tale will captivate you.Become absorbed in the drug scene in Bangkok's steamy backpacker ghetto and the frenetic energy-charged cities of Saigon and Phnom Penh. Follow the author through Bangkok's backpacker ghetto, the frenetic cities of Saigon and Phnom Penh, and along the Mekong River from the Golden Triangle in the north of Thailand. Get blissfully immersed in rural Laos while floating down the Mekong on a slow boat to the alluring town of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cycle through the 1000-year-old alleys of Hanoi's Old Quarter to try street food and enjoy a local bia hoi (fresh beer).- Read how to travel light and cheaply- How to plan, train for and complete a long distance tour- How to maximize your budget by finding cheap digs and food while avoiding scams- How to cut down on bike weight and get by with minimal gear- What gear to bring with you and what to buy in Asia- Learn how to be self-sufficient on a bike on the backroads of SEAsia- What are appropriate bikes and equipment for these cities and back roads- Read what are appropriate bikes etc.