We talk this week to Tim & Cindie Travis, epic bike tourers who’ve been on the road for nearly 8 years, as well as Peter Gostelow who’s riding through Africa. We also describe how we’ve been preparing for a winter bike touring trip. It’s all in the 31st edition of the TravellingTwo bike touring podcast. […] Read More »
If one person shows how it’s never to late to complete your dreams, it must be Dutch cyclist Frank van Dijk. His 7,000km cross-America tour in 1976, from Oregon to Virginia, was cut short in Kansas when an old lady crashed her Buick into Frank’s bike. Now Frank is going back to the U.S. to […] Read More »
We were nominated by the lovely Nora of The Professional Hobo to share our 3 best travel secrets. I could probably list 20 secret travel places but, in keeping with the theme, here are 3 that spring to mind. And yes, the ride there is as wonderful as the destination. Read More »
Most of the time, I am a devoted cyclist but occasionally I get off my bike and walk. My treks through Morocco’s Sahara desert have been the most enjoyable of my adventures on foot and now you can read my best tips for trekking in Morocco, written for Transitions Abroad. Read More »
As we ring in 2010, I’m reminded of our time in Iran in 2008, when we experienced Muharram – the first month of the Islamic calendar and a very holy time in Iran. This year, Muharram coincides with our Christmas and New Year. This photo essay shows some of the typical ceremonies happening now in […] Read More »
