Table of Contents

1. The question 2. Eight months to the wedding day 3. Leaving is the hardest part 4. Friendship 5. Ancient trees 6. The Trans-Mongolian Express to Peking 7. Getting to know some truly Asian ways 8. Taking the bird flu train 9. Characters of the Mekong Delta 10. Consuming South East Asia 11. Holiday exhaustion 12. The Theodor Storm 13. Waiting in Australia 14. Decisions in Darwin 15. A dog bite, an earthquake and two hog roasts 16. Cycling is the only way to travel Notes Appendix 1 Appendices 2a, b, c

About the Author

Barbara Haddrill studied for a degree at Leeds Metropolitan University before working for a number of conservation organisations, including the Centre for Alternative Technology - paid and as a volunteer. She lives off-grid on a farm in Snowdonia.

Reviews

UK to Australia without flying is no mean feat - a once-in-a-lifetime experience!A" The Man in Seat 61 A story filled with joy, intrigue, courage and adventure. A profound experience and a gripping read. Barbara shows the way of low carbon travel and the experience of a true journey.A" Satish Kumar