HBAF Obsession
When we left Phoenix on May 12, we brought a few snacks that Mike dumpster dove so that we’d have food for the planes and our first few days of travel. The freeze dried peaches were good, but the honey roasted pistachios were especially tasty. When we ran out of nuts after a day or … Continue reading
12 Things the South Koreans Don’t Want You to Know about Their Country: #11 Will Wreck Your Worldview*
*Clickbait title courtesy of Mike Now that we’ve been in Japan for a while, I’m looking back on some interesting/surprising/unique things about Korea. These notes are based on observations and very little actual research, so if anyone cares to add context or nuance in the comments, those are welcome. In no particular order, here are … Continue reading
To Sleep Perchance to Dream
I don’t know how many of you have gone on a bicycle tour before, so I thought I’d share some insight on a FAQ: “Where do you sleep each night?” Mike & I are the type of tourers who embark with minimal planning. We have a rough idea of where we want to go, but … Continue reading
Bike Touring South Korea
We have spent a total of 17 days biking in South Korea, averaging about 50 miles each day. The cycling infrastructure in Korea is pretty good, and the bicycle passport system is pure genius. Cycling is clearly a popular sport here, as there are many bikers using the paths in the cities and a healthy … Continue reading
Seoul Mates
After our rainy evening in, we got up to explore more of the city. Our first stop was Paik’s Bakery on the corner for some breakfast. I discovered what may be my all-time favorite breakfast pastry: Korean sweet red bean buns or danpatbbang 단팥빵. These beat croissants, empanadas, arepas, pastels de nata, crepes—I’m obsessed. I’ve … Continue reading
Seoul Searching on Buddha’s Birthday
After 32 hours of traveling (Phoenix > Vancouver, 15-hour layover + 2-hour delay, Vancouver > Seoul) we made it to Seoul only a little worse for wear. Sure, Air Canada left our bikes in Phoenix, we had to sleep in the Vancouver airport, and the in-flight entertainment system didn’t work at all, but we did … Continue reading
Las Ciénegas
I’ve been on parts of the Arizona Trail before in my many adventures around Arizona, but last weekend was the first time I completed an entire passage — Passage 7: Las Ciénegas, to be exact. Since I’m not going for a purist approach this time around, I did it by mountain bike.
Sarajevo
It was clear that she was dismayed by international reaction to the siege. She marveled at how a country “right in the middle of Europe, not in Africa or Asia somewhere” could be ignored. She says that the U.S. wanted to intervene early but that France vetoed the action out of fear of starting WWIII. “NATO” stands for “No Action, Talk Only,” according to Sarajevans.
Eastern Europe Route Map
Things have been a little crazy here in Phoenix this past week, so I’m still a bit behind on my blog posts. Mike’s been very busy, but I want some pictures from him before I cover Sarajevo and beyond. You’ll just have to be patient along with me. While I have been waiting, I have created … Continue reading
OK, Mine
After our morning climb out of touristy Dubrovnik, we crossed into Bosnia and Hercegovina (BiH). Just after the border, we turned onto a quiet country road. Really quiet. For a couple of hours we biked without seeing more than ten people (and that included the three people driving cars). We passed through several small villages … Continue reading
Traveling Applejax 