Exploring the jungles of Mindo, Ecuador

Exploring the jungles of Mindo, Ecuador

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That time we drove to Canada when we were supposed to head for Mexico

What is the shortest way from New York City to Tijuana? Well, aside from flying, it still probably isn’t via Canada. But that is way we went. As it happens, even driving straight to Canada from New York City seemed far too straightforward. So we started by driving the scariest roads New Jersey had to offer. First stop—Shades […]

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Semuc Champey: Gnarley roads and Bat Poo

Dan We arrived in Nebaj with every intention to do a little hiking, but the weather had other plans. The […]

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11/28/2014 – 512 days/45384 miles

Wellington was my last stop on the North Island, so I left town on the ferry bound for Picton, on the top of the South Island   I stayed a couple nights in Nelson, just waiting out some rain, then … Continue reading →

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Jasper and Banff

I suspect it is considered a crime to visit British Columbia or Alberta and not pay a visit to Jasper and Banff. Not wanting the Canadian Mounties to angrily chase us out of the country we made the detour to check out these two stunning but expensive highlights of Southwestern Canada. The first stop was […]

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Going for Gold

Things have been pretty hectic with last-minute trip prep of late, but I decided it was well past time to start working through and publish some of the nearly written blog posts that have waited in the wings for a while. So here’s some more about Australia: Part two of our brief Australian excursion took […]

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Through Sonora to Chihuahua and Basaseachic Falls

After leaving Alamos and heading back to Navojoa I turn northwest on the Mex 15 and head toward Obregon. My pilot/navigator, lol, has suggested a route that takes us across the valleys and low hills of Sonora toward the mountains… Read More ›

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03/25/2014 – 264 days/23587 miles

From Phnom Penh, I rode south in the rain to Sihanoukville. The rain wasn’t terrible, but it caught me off guard, as I’ve only seen it rain for about 10 minutes in over two months, and haven’t had to ride … Continue reading →

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03/01/2014 – 240 days/21308 miles

The ride from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, and the surrounding area, might have me convinced that Laos is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been. And the food at all their little roadside restaurants is amazing as well … Continue reading →

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02/13/2014 – 224 days/19678 miles

The ride from Mae Hong Son to Pai was probably the best portion of the loop yet. Yet again…great scenery, on a windy and well paved road.             Pai is a bit of a hippie … Continue reading →

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02/09/2013 – 220 days/19492 miles

The Mae Hong Son Loop is about 600km of road through the Mae Hong Son province, the most mountainous in Thailand. Supposedly (and so far, I agree) it has some nice riding and scenery, along with a few great stops … Continue reading →

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