Thanks to Johnny Vagabond for having the presence of mind to photograph this Cambodian bridge after biking over it. I’ve driven over one of these but was too busy with the palpitations after to even contemplate a photo. You can read his full post here.

2: Unexpected Hold-Ups Are Not Uncommon

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It took over 24 hours to move this truck off a road in rural Borneo. Unfortunately, we were on a bus, so had to wait there the whole time. Had we had our trusty bike, we’d have driven through the bush like everyone else.

3: Sometimes, It’s Like Driving on Mars

The soil was so crumbly on this charming rural road in Indonesian Timor that it was in danger of giving way under our bike at any point. Not just the three-foot ruts.

4: Sometimes, It’s Just Vietnam

Walls of scooters, 6-10 people deep, are the default mode of transport in Vietnam, where road rules are, well, limited. Now imagine a roundabout… Or don’t, of course.

5: Don’t Let The Horses Slow You Down!

Trying to overtake a lorry that was overtaking one of these horsecarts was one of the highlights of driving in Lombok, Indonesia. They come out of nowhere at a glacial pace, but the horses are, at least, unscarable.

6: Look! They’re Working On It!

This is the major road artery of Timor Leste (East Timor), connecting it to Indonesia — basically a freeway, or a motorway. I’m sure it will be lovely when they finish this bit.

What are the *worst* roads you’ve ever driven? Drop me a comment and let me know. If you’ve got any pics, do share: if I get enough I’ll do a follow-up post.

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