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 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
Traveling Applejax 