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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.