The Chinese shopper. The ‘Ghana Must Go’ bag. The Guyanese Samsonite. Call it what you want. For us, it’s just an easy way to get our panniers into one bag and checked in for a flight. And that’s not all these little bags are good for. Read More »
How To Host A Burns Supper For 25 People In A Small Flat
I’ve never been one to follow guidelines or do “what’s sensible”. Unsensible escapades over the years have ranged from life-changing to just plain stupid and when we decided to host a Burns Supper for 25 people we weren’t sure which category this would end up in. Now that it’s over, we can safely say it […] Read More »
10 Questions: Bike Touring In Indonesia
Liz and Chris cycled across Indonesia in 2010, as part of their bike tour from New Zealand to the UK. Arriving in Indonesia from Australia, their first impression was of a country full of sensations. In this article, Liz and Chris share the highlights and daily routines of cycling in Indonesia, including a diverse landscape […] Read More »
Rijstafel In Den Haag
We don’t eat out very often (we’re too cheap!) but when we do, we love to go for Indonesian food. We order the Rijstafel (translation: Rice Table). It’s a fantastic selection of dishes from salads to satay and the servings are generous. Read More »
The Art Of (Not) Planning For A Bike Tour
We sometimes guest post over at the Adventure Cycling Association blog (probably the best bike touring organisation on the planet!). Here’s our latest contribution, about The Art of (Not) Planning For A Bike Tour. It’s an excerpt from the book that we’re writing (almost done!!). Read More »