bikepacking New Zealand, cycle touring, cycling, Hospitality, The bicycle, weather

Land of the Long White Cloud

We clear customs in Brisbane after a short detention because we’ve overstayed our visa. We play dumb and receive a … Continue reading Land of the Long White Cloud

Bikepacking Australia, camping, cycle touring, cycling, Food, Hospitality

Tassie

On December 3, 1642, a Dutch sailor named Abel Tasman planted the Dutch flag on an island and claimed it. … Continue reading Tassie

Bikepacking Australia, camping, cycle touring, cycling, Hospitality

A Mawson Trail Meander

The thermometer on my bars reads 40 degrees. The water in my bottle is warm and has long since lost … Continue reading A Mawson Trail Meander

camping, cycle touring, cycling, Hospitality, Urban cycling

Going Down Under

I’ve been trying to wrap my tongue around some of the place names around here, and failing miserably. But it’s … Continue reading Going Down Under

cycle touring, Food, General, Hospitality

Final Days in Quito

After 16 gloriously freeing months cycling nearly 20,000 KM across half the planet we landed in Quito, Ecuador, the first city … Continue reading Final Days in Quito

cycle touring, cycling, cycling culture, General, Hospitality

Reflections on Our Journey

Paul and I have thoroughly enjoyed our journey over the course of the past 16 months. We have been grateful … Continue reading Reflections on Our Journey

cycle touring, cycling, General, Hospitality

Santa Cruz

We spent six days lazing about in Santa Cruz, enjoying the warm weather, the food, but most of all our … Continue reading Santa Cruz