Touring in Asia

[shootingstar]

I still wanna do the east coast of malaysia in 2 weeks time.
My only problem right now is intense opposition from my mother. I'm trying to keep peace in the home so the touring might have to wait. She insists on a group of four, I don't really like travelling with more than 2, and I have not been able to find people who want to do it (that I can hang around with constantly for a week or more etc)

When holidaying in asia etc, I generally try to keep cleavage and legs covered. arms aren't so bad. the locals soon establish that you're not local and get curious, they'd ask where you're from etc, probably nothing different from any tourist.

I'm wondering about cambodia, but I think the main problem would be the dust and the lack of mechanical support on the way. (make yr mechanic ride with ya hahha) bad roads and speeding vehicles hmm.. heard good things about thailand..

On my ride in malaysia, I wore full length tights and a long sleeved shirt to protect from the sun. People tend to not give any trouble. men might look a little, but seriously, whats new?
In vietnam, it was just regular 3/4 length pants and a wide-necked t-shirt with bikini peeking out, but no problem there either. some guy on a motorbike did ride tut-tutting all the way up this steep slope next to my swiss friend though, trying to talk to her...

sigh... I guess I need to look more actively for more touring partners to make up this group i need....

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Unlike you, not sure I could wear full length lycra tights in humid hot weather for cycling. It would have to be knee-length slightly loose shorts. Long sleeved shirts yes, I know what works for me since I've done this before on some touring trips in Canadian eastern summers 35 degrees C at 100% humidity, cycling for 6 hrs. during the day, ...since I've done it as long as it's abit loose on me.

Hope you find a way to go cycle touring over time.
Your mother might benefit from meeting some Asian women of her age bracket, who do cycle-touring internationally....to allay her fears. At least 1 other cycling companion who is an experienced cyclist, is sufficient for touring unfamiliar areas.