Eric 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 emergency purposes only. A growling stomach could hardly be interpreted [...]
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Bicycle Touring Photos from Laos Slideshow
A collection of our favorite photos from our time bicycle touring in Laos.
Slumbering with Buddha and a Big Breakdown
The 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 us to enter the place of worship and offered us [...]
The Path Less Pedaled through Laidback Laos
Cross 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 the island and the winds blow with the same relentless [...]
Sawaidee–why everybody loves Laos: a photo essay
Laos 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 is its people. The Lao people are friendly and warm [...]
Hanoi to the Highlands
Hanoi 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 out for a walk around West Lake, Hanoi’s largest: 17 [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Cambodia
Cambodia is well-loved for its exotic temples and spicy cuisine. Rachel Hugens shares some of the reasons why this southeast Asian country is a current hot-spot for bicycle tourists. Reason #1 Location, Location, Location Cambodia is a wonderful destination for a short cycling trip or travelling through as part of an extended adventure. Nestled [...]
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