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Dutch couple pedals 12000 miles home on bicycles
Hank Ravels and Nelly van der Beek bicycle from Singapore through Malaya Thailand India Pakistan Afghanistan Iran Turkey to Western Europe over two years. They faced detours to avoid stones, avoided risky encounters, and endured frequent tyre repairs while crossing hostile regions. Nelly became Hank's fiancée during the journey.
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Australia
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