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Slow Boat to Borneo
Posted on May 12, 2012 | No CommentsFor a cyclist, Indonesia–a country comprised of some 18,000 islands–poses more than a few logistical challenges. If you stick to the main islands—Java, Sumatra, maybe Bali and Lombok—getting around’s not too tough. It’s when you venture farther afield, say to Sulawesi, Sumbawa or Borneo that... -
Malaysia Mix: ATM Annoyances, advice from the imam and more
Posted on April 30, 2012 | 4 CommentsEric stepped out of the small supermarket scowling. “They don’t take Thai Baht,” Pretty normal, I decided, since we are, after all, in Malaysia. Normal, but annoying, since all we had was Thai Baht. And a stash of US dollars, but those were meant for... -
Tourism and Terrorism
Posted on April 24, 2012 | 9 Comments“Aren’t you afraid of the bombs?” Cycling through Thailand’s deep south, this troubling enquiry was tossed out multiple times each day. Sure we were scared! Who wouldn’t be if they had bothered to read this warning from the US State Department: The far south of... -
Why Thailand is most certainly the easiest place on earth to go bicycle touring.
Posted on April 12, 2012 | 13 CommentsBicycle touring enthusiasts are at no loss for challenging places to ride. Bike travelers regularly test their limits by cycling over 5,000 + meter passes in the Andes, biking across remote stretches of desert in sub zero temperatures and riding through countries which many deem... -
Random Encounters of the Very Best Kind
Posted on March 26, 2012 | 3 CommentsOur time in Cambodia was largely spent conforming to the norms of how a Southeast Asian tourist spends his time: At Siem Reap, we wandered around the ancient temples and fought the crowds at Angkor Wat. In Phnom Penh, we admired the luxurious Royal Palace... -
Are you still having Fun?
Posted on March 12, 2012 | 7 CommentsSoutheast Asia is a mecca for cycle tourists, meaning we cross paths with bicycle travelers almost every day. You may just be wondering the same thing When our new cycling friends find out how long we’ve been on the road ( 5 years, 9 months... -
Slumbering with Buddha and a Big Breakdown
Posted on February 23, 2012 | 6 CommentsThe monks invited us in without a moment’s hesitation. Their temple was a simple one, but we were welcome to spend the night. I imagined we’d be shown a suitable spot out back, but no, a gentle-faced man in a flowing safron robe motioned for... -
The Path Less Pedaled through Laidback Laos
Posted on February 15, 2012 | 8 CommentsCross some borders and you’d hardly know you’d switched countries. Roll across the 49th parallel from the US into Canada and you’ll soon spot a Walmart, a Safeway and a Pizza Hut. Switch from the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego to Argentina’s half of... -
Sawaidee–why everybody loves Laos: a photo essay
Posted on February 10, 2012 | 6 CommentsLaos is the current darling of Southeast Asia and it’s not hard to figure out why. Sure the scenery is stunning, thick tropical jungle and fast-flowing rivers, and there’s certainly plenty of culture in this temple-dotted land, but what really makes the country stand out... -
Hanoi to the Highlands
Posted on January 29, 2012 | 11 CommentsHanoi held us for almost a week. A combination of comfortable lodging, crunchy baguettes and travel fatigue conspired to keep us pushing back our departure “just one more day” again and again and again. While much time was spent holed up indoors, I did venture...
