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 »
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10 Questions: Cycling in Extreme Places
Cyclist Dan Martin has a lust for adventure. His bike trips have taken him from Korea to Capetown, through countries like North Korea, Syria, Iraq and Nigeria and in most cases these countries have been havens of hospitality, as he says in this week’s 10 Questions. Read More »
Free Maps of Switzerland
Planning a bike tour in Switzerland? You must check out this site, with free maps of Switzerland that you can print at scales as small as 1:25,000! Read More »