A Singaporean couple, Mr. Ritesh Angural and Ms. Nisha Hari Singh, have embarked on a remarkable journey, driving across Asia and Europe with their 4-year-old daughter, Arisha. Covering over 32,000km in 17 countries, they've experienced diverse landscapes and cultures, from the snowy mountains of Central Asia to the bustling cities of Southeast Asia. Their adventure highlights the beauty of travel and the kindness of strangers.
Mr Ritesh Angural, Ms Nisha Hari Singh, and their daughter, Arisha, in Nong Khiaw, a village in northern Laos.December 28, 2024 12:42 AMEach time Mr Ritesh Angural and his wife, Ms Nisha Hari Singh, both 38, drove their trusty 2002 Land Rover Defender across a land checkpoint and into a new country, their doe-eyed toddler Arisha would ask: “Will I see snow here?”
From their starting point in Singapore, they have meandered their way through countries such as Cambodia and Afghanistan, and were mesmerised by views of spectacular mountains in Central Asia. They will end their odyssey in North Cape in Norway, the northernmost point of mainland Europe.While they were frequently awestruck by the views nature offers, what impressed Mr Ritesh and Ms Nisha the most were the hospitality and friendliness of the locals of the countries they traversed.
There, a local who was intrigued by their unique-looking vehicle, let them stay in his accommodation for free. “After experiencing this level of hospitality for nothing in return, we also couldn’t help feeling a bit of guilt as we have never once done such gestures of hospitality to travellers in Singapore.”When the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2020 and Mr Ritesh’s start-up – which developed an app used to help people meet to play sports – hit a roadblock, the couple started reflecting on their life.
Ms Nisha wanted the experience to help Arisha be curious and appreciate the world, and people from all walks of life. Besides spending about $90,000 to buy the vehicle and fitting it out, the couple also set aside some $60,000 for the expenses on the road.Their journey – which began on Feb 17 – was off to a bumpy start as two tyres went flat while the family was still in Malaysia, and Durian had to be towed.
“This was a very emotional experience for us as we had never separated since we left Singapore and we were worried for each other on both sides,” said Mr Ritesh.
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