Asia in total freedom
It’s aboard "Pépère", a Defender 110, that Hugo and Émeline will discover some of the most beautiful countries in the world on their way to Japan.
Here are two passionate travellers and adventurers. They left in June 2017 to spend the next two years discovering Asia.
A superb journey aboard a very carefully prepared Defender, which allows them to bivouac everywhere and discover some of the most hidden wonders of Asia.
L'Asie en Soi(e), it's a French play on words. It means that Asia is part of you.
Latest news
2018
September - A six month break!
After travelling for 15 months in Asia, Hugo and Emeline are taking a break in France.
We'll catch up with them in 2019 for the next stage of their travels!
May - August - After Malaysia, they're in Indonesia!
February-March - Laos and Cambodia
January - Tibet
End of December 2017 - La Chine
December 2017
They are currently north of Laos travelling along the Pamir Highway. They met up with Simon and Jordon, Eurasia in their Patrol "Mattroll".
Let's meet them
Hugo: As a humanitarian worker Hugo is used to travelling for his job. He’s seen a good part of the world, including India, Burma and Nigeria ... He’s easy going and loves meeting people and sharing his experiences. He’s the photographer on this beautiful journey.
Émeline: Is a textile designer, passionate about weaving and design. She met Hugo in Laos and it was obvious that they were going to do this trip together. She worked in Japan and speaks the language.
The route
Countries
- Italy
- Balkans
- Greece
- Turkey
- Georgia
- Armenia
- Iran
- Central Asia “the stans”
- China
- South East Asia
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Russia
- Mongolia
Their vehicle
"Pépère" is a Defender 110 300Tdi, with 200,000km on the clock. It’s been well looked after and specially prepared for the trip.
It’s been carefully planned to live comfortably in and is equipped with sunroof, bed and two additional beds. stainless steel furniture, additional battery, diesel heating, and sand plates. A wooden floor has been laid inside.
The water heater is powered by a solar panel that is connected to a third battery.
More info at: l'Asie en Soi(e)
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