Most days we mixed cycling with visits to historical sites, museums, chateaus, or cathedrals. Or we just explored the beauty of walking along tranquil cobblestoned villages … More Cycling from France to Vienna Along EuroVelo 6
The majority of the time we’re cycling along dedicated cycle paths, but sometimes we’re moving along dirt paths bordering canals and farmland or navigating through twisty little town roads. … More 11 Months of Travel – Cycling in France
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but before that first step lie a bunch of preliminary tasks. … More Journey of a thousand miles (or two): Phase 4a
What brought us to Mississippi is the opportunity to cycle the first part of the Natchez Trace, a ~450 mile scenic byway that runs from Natchez, Mississippi, across the northwestern tip of Alabama, and all the way to Nashville, Tennessee. … More 11 Months of Travel — Phase 3: Arizona, Louisiana & Mississippi
Our recent trip to Cuba was fascinating. What a beautiful place — plenty of history, and the arts, music, and architecture are legendary. The people of Cuba face many challenges, not least the 60+ year old economic embargo by the United States. But the Cuban people are resilient, and manage to move ahead even if … More Thoughts on the political economy of Cuba, Jan-2023
If you’re American, travel must be hosted by a US-based tour company and you must be escorted by a guide. You also have to have an official itinerary. … More 11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-B: Cuba (Part 1)
Visiting Mayan archaeological sites is particularly exciting to me because it’s a strong part of my culture. …The Spanish my brothers and I speak is littered with Mayan words, phrases, and intonations. … More 11 Months of Travel – Phase 2-A: Mexico
After what felt like 47 mind-numbing days of driving across Texas, we arrived at Round Rock just in time to spend Christmas with Joy’s mom, sister, and nephews. … More And We’re Off! Phases 1 A&B of Our 11 Month Adventure
We don’t have all eleven months of travel details planned yet. In fact, we’ve got a few “…and then we’ll probably spend a few weeks somewhere in this region of the world” slots in our overall plan. … More 2023 – A Return to an Itinerant Travel Lifestyle
Our summer plans to cycle the Pacific Coast were obliterated by a yurt. … More The bicycle adventure that wasn’t; The restoration project that was
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