Most of 2016 biking from Singapore had been survial - partly for me with a near-heatstroke in Laos and the countless incompetent/aggressive drivers, but more so keeping the bike rolling with the endless problems. So despite the many great nature experiences, I can't say the biking was fantastic, but I was very happy and relieved making it all the way to Istanbul without having to give up and take a bus. My t-shirt made it all the way from Singapore, but like the bike and me, it was worn out. It went to the bin while the bike needed an overhaul and I needed a long mental break....