Australian spring was way too cold than anticipated. And I was there without any special warm clothing or gear. Found myself camping in zero degree temperatures. Here's how I managed, with a simple sleeping bag trick. And a few other hacks. Detailed blog and photo of the aluminium panel thingy: http://travel.priyankawriting.com/2016/12/biking-australia-2016-summary-route-weather-so-on.html

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Camping in 0°C without Warm Clothing or Winter Gear | Cycle Touring Australia

A personal story about how I started speaking slowly... I never thought it was possible in my younger days... But it did actually happen. :))

Another Monk Story: how I started speaking slowly

Interesting recollections of my chat with a Thai Monk on Jainism .. And some parallels between Jainism and Buddhism. note: this is a solo narrative not the actual discussion recording.

Recollections from my chat with a Thai Monk about Jainism

I spent 2 months in Thailand earlier this year. This podcast episode is about the meditation centers and ashrams or 'assoms' of Thailand! Read more about my time in Thailand on my blog www.maproute.in

Ashrams and meditation centers of Thailand - there are so many of them!

A quick note abt my next podcasts and why I haven't been updating lately. Thanks.

Podcast format change :)

first ride in Thailand. Chiang Mai to Chom Thong. about 80-100kms. by the river. overall experience. route not mapped yet.

Chiang Mai to Chom Thong, Thailand River Route [South East Asia Cycling Tour #2]

Started on a South East Asia cycling tour. challenge #1 was getting a Thailand visa without a return ticket on the Indian passport. Here is how that went... :) relevant links: my visa applications tips blog post: http://travel.priyankawriting.com/2016/08/solo-travel-the-schengen-visa-faqs.html my friend Snigdha Jain's blog: https://getsetandgo.wordpress.com

South East Asia Cycling Tour #1: Thai visa without a return ticket on the Indian passport ?

here are the rules, regulations and my experience with taking the cycle in the Indian railway train. the various ways you can do this... and what you can expect. All said and done the Indian railways would be a good alternative for cyclists looking to cycle in India away from their homes.

Your Cycle in the Indian Railway Train - Rules & Procedure

Thoughts on fear. How I look at fear in my life. Whether I get scared while solo travelling. And my advise to anyone considering solo travel but is hesitating or is scared.

FEAR || Q: Do I get scared when solo travelling?

Welcome to my travel podcast MapRoute. I, Priyanka Dalal, will be your host. Join me on my travel stories across India and the world. Mostly solo but sometimes with other folks too. Listen on... Connect with me @ 'priyankawriting' on Gmail, Twitter or Instagram

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