Our tour of Flanders (Belgium) continued up and over the wall into Geraardsbergen where we were rewarded with a Mattenstaart. […]
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Back Roads to Belgium and Beyond
From Budapest, we took a local train from Keleti station to Gyor close to the Hungarian border where we were […]
The Other 99%
Travel is a paradox, it both broadens the mind and narrows the perspective. While it’s wonderful to be swanning about […]
The Daily Cycle
There’s a rhythm to the road enjoyed by self-supported cycling tourists. We only ever have a general idea of where […]
Mellow in Mainz – Rest day on the Rhine
“Campingplatz?” I asked a couple of German touring cyclists on the outskirts of Mainz. They weren’t sure but said “If […]
Fantasy Land
We have entered another world. One populated with improbable precariously perched fairytale castles. Where the line between past and present, […]
A Bridge Too Far: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Like a living expression of a Rembrandt still life, a potted plant or vase of flowers sits perfectly centered behind […]
No Dutch, No Map, No GPS, No Wi Fi, No Worries!
We entered the USA, the UK, and now Europe via the sea. The ferry trip from Harwich to The Hook […]
The Redwood State and National Park: A Cathedral of Silence
We are getting fitter and stronger but cycling less distances. Its great to be taking my time to look and […]
Doing the Charleston to Gold Beach
We were thankful for a dry night in the delightful Itty Bitty Inn at Coos Bay. It was a cheap, […]
Cycle Touring Australia and Beyond 