One Man Rides North-East

A Solo Ride Into India’s Far East

De: Ketan Joshi

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

One Man. Four States. And a very confused GPS.
Think Notes from a Small Island... if the island was the mystical North-East of India and the traveler was a bumbling biker with a talent for finding trouble.
When Bill Bryson explores a new place, he finds the charm in the chaos. When Ketan Joshi explores the North-East, he finds tantric temples, giant rivers, and a level of isolation that makes him wonder why he didn't just stay in bed.
Trading the "Amigos" for the unpredictable solitude of solo travel, Ketan rides through Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Nagaland. From the greatest (and most forgotten) battles of World War II to the hunt for a very unique citrus fruit, this is a "ruminative and thoughtful" romp through a part of India that most people can't even find on a map.
Inside the solo "un-guide" to the North-East:

• The "Safety" Question: Answering the age-old question: "Won't someone shoot you, or kidnap you, or eat you?" Spoiler: No, but the roads might try to finish the job.
• History with a Smirk: A deep dive into the Battle of Kohima and the "traitor" Indian National Army—delivered with the wit of P.G. Wodehouse and the insight of a true history nerd.
• Rhinos & Root Bridges: Navigating the mystical living root bridges and spotting one-horned rhinos while trying not to look like a lost tourist.
• The Solo Zen: Discovering that the best part of riding alone is the "breezy and entertaining" internal monologue—and the worst part is having no one to hold the map while it rains.

Described by readers as "Wodehouse-esque" and "one of his best," this book proves that if you wait for someone to walk with you, you may wait a lifetime. So, why not just ride alone?