Malaysian Girl Cycling Around The World

On the road since 2014, up to now, Malaysian girl Phoebe Tan passes through Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Macedonia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Korea, Japan ... Malaysian girl cycling around the world Phoebe Tan during a stop near Mount Fuji, Japan - Photo: The Star According to The Star (Malaysia) on March 23, before starting the journey. worldwide, Phoebe Tan works as a quality auditor for a UK-based company

. In 2014, following the call of nature, she decided to quit her job to go, ironically until then, she had never loved cycling, and the bike nicknamed Thorn was not. The ideal "tanker" is when it is a gift her brother gave her since . .



2006 and is mainly stored in the warehouse. Initially, she was with a friend. They depart from Finland to Norway. Because she has no experience and never attended any training, she kept running after her friend.In the first 3 days, she rode 140km / day, as a result, when she arrived, she threw her car on the side of the road and lay down. long underground. "I suffered severe muscle pain from walking incorrectly," she said The friend then returned, and she continued to cycle to Denmark.



Then she cycled to Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan China, Korea and Japan "The country that I have been going the longest is China, I have been there for 4 months, then Korea for 2 months", she said. "My favorite country is Tajikistan in China. ASIAN. I miss it so much with its beautiful nature, the hospitable people, the curious kids, the bicycles through the rugged roads like the racing, the nights and waking up with the tent. and white snow bicycles ... ", she confided.



Children in Tajikistan left a lot of nostalgia for Tan - Photo: The Star She said she did not have the sponsor, the whole trip cost was money she saved for years by. She also shared some more inexpensive experiences. The first is to limit hotel or motel rentals - both costly and not enjoyable, and instead stay in a homestay - either a friend's house, or a friend's house, which is both cozy and understanding. She has a deep understanding of the local people's life. Sometimes she sets up her tent to sleep to enjoy nature. Only when she needs to take a rest or the weather is bad or has to write a blog do she rent a guesthouse. dormitories. If you don't know the local language? In her opinion that is not a big deal.



“You just need to learn some basic and useful words, know the local name of the place you want to go to, so it is easy to ask for directions. You can also use body language and maps, "she" hints. "She says she doesn't contact cyclists from other countries very often through online groups. Usually before the trip, she only reads a few blogs and joins a few groups while she is on the go, then stops monitoring the group because she doesn't have time and because she wants to feel more real. when traveling alone? “Trust your instincts. If something doesn't feel right, stay away. Be tough and don't act like an easily surrendered victim. Do not bring a lot of money, just enough to live, also do not store money in the same place but to many different places.



Also do not reveal valuable items in public, "she advised. What if the car breaks down in the middle of the road? It takes some basic skills to be able to fix a car - basic, not as professional as a car mechanic. If you cannot repair your car, or if the car has a hole in the tire, walk for help. “As long as you always smile. A smile is a universal language that everyone knows, and it always works, ”she said. For girls who want to ride a bike alone, she advises them to boldly go on their way out of fear or danger. It is important to be flexible, not limit yourself because the plan can change. "There is only one rule, it's fun!", she said.



The snow-covered tent and bicycle in Tajikistan - Tan's favorite place - Photo: The Star Another location in Tajikistan - Photo: The StarPhoebe Tan resting under the Korean tree canopy in autumn - Photo: The Star By Wall Vy / Youth ***.

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