Honshu
As we cross from Japan’s smallest island to its largest we contemplate how to get to Osaka. Honshu is home … Continue reading Honshu
Loving the Love Hotels
During our travels in Korea and Japan we often stayed in so-called love hotels. They can be found in most … Continue reading Loving the Love Hotels
Shikoku
We are huddled under a gazebo, wearing nearly all our clothes. We pitched the tent earlier while it was still … Continue reading Shikoku
Kyushu
We’ve been in Japan for a while now. After our Jeju Island tour, we arrived on a late ferry in … Continue reading Kyushu
Japan First Impressions
Vending machines They are everywhere. Even in the middle of nowhere — as long as there’s an electrical supply — … Continue reading Japan First Impressions
Jeju Island Exploration
The ferry ride from Mokpo to Jeju Island was a relaxing five and a half hour journey. Getting to that … Continue reading Jeju Island Exploration
The Four Rivers Bicycle Route
We’re nearly two weeks into our trip riding south through the Korean countryside. The rice harvest is beginning and the … Continue reading The Four Rivers Bicycle Route
Seoul City
Seoul is big. It’s busy, vibrant, colourful and can be a little overwhelming, especially if one is in a sleep-deprived … Continue reading Seoul City
Slovenia East Bikepacking Loop
Slovenia is small. It’s about two-thirds the size of Vancouver Island, or about 47 Slovenias would fit into British Columbia. … Continue reading Slovenia East Bikepacking Loop
Food, Sweat and Beers
The fetid aroma of silage envelopes me as we ride through the Slovenian countryside. Sweat is dripping off every part … Continue reading Food, Sweat and Beers
Beautiful Bosnia
After our exploration of Sarajevo we decided to head in a northwesterly direction to stay in the hills, aiming for … Continue reading Beautiful Bosnia
Roses of Sarajevo
There are red roses all over Sarajevo. They are not flowers. They are scars left by mortars fired into the … Continue reading Roses of Sarajevo
Heatwave in the Balkans
We descended from the Carpathian Mountains to the Danube plains. It’s a fast, downhill ride through rolling agricultural fields. Entering … Continue reading Heatwave in the Balkans
A Ribbon On A Map
We’ve been riding our bikes for years, making lines on a map. But what are maps but a collection of … Continue reading A Ribbon On A Map
A Day on the Via Transilvanica
There is a trail that runs 1400 kilometres through Romania. From the northern border with Ukraine to the southern border … Continue reading A Day on the Via Transilvanica
The Transylvanian Plateau
As is often the case, we’ve made no real plan about where to go or what to do, other than … Continue reading The Transylvanian Plateau
Postcard from Bucharest
The adventure started even before we had left home. “Your flight is delayed by several hours and you will miss … Continue reading Postcard from Bucharest
Cabo de Gata: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Many of us have unknowingly seen Cabo de Gata, although we were made to believe those arid hills were somewhere … Continue reading Cabo de Gata: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Andalusia: Málaga To Granada
A 3-day ride from Málaga to Granada into the heart of Andalusia. Continue reading Andalusia: Málaga To Granada
Morocco: A North African Delight
Note: this is the next instalment of our southern European journey. We opted to go to Morocco for two weeks to ensure we wouldn’t overstay our visa in Europe. Continue reading Morocco: A North African Delight
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