Hiking in Torres del Paine

We wake to cloudy skies, but no rain, and relatively little wind.  Debate continues about whether or not we will hike or ride to the waterfall of Salto Grande and to starting point of the Mirador de Los Cuernos trail… Read More ›

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No sleep ’til Brooklyn

There comes a time in two perfectly reasonable people’s lives when they decide that driving cross-country to New York is a sensible thing to do. “Now wait a minute” I hear you exclaim “Aren’t you driving to Argentina? That is quite a lot further away from Alaska than New York and therefore a slightly madder […]

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Monument Valley

After the surreal landscapes of Utah, it seemed like an obvious choice to take a detour through Monument Valley. It turned out to be one of the most memorable drives of our journey so far. Wave after wave of storm clouds swept through. Some of them bringing thunder and lightning. As a result Emma was […]

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From Macas to Cuenca, Ecuador

The ride from Macas to Cuenca that we choose takes us through a beautiful river valley and west on Route 45. It’s raining in the morning as we go for breakfast and then pack up, and we are told that’s… Read More ›

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Salaam Aleikum! – Welcome to Sudan

We had arrived at the Ethiopian-Sudanese border very early – before 11am – and were also lucky with the speed of the proceedings: Even though the Ethiopian customs officer actually made us unpack several bags (a first! I know, we…

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On the road to La Grita

We leave Merida bound for La Grita, which is only about 100 miles away, but Google Maps has said we should go up the mountainside out of Merida and then back down and join the main highway. So is it… Read More ›

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Loads of rain, a broken arm and a very long night (Republic of Congo)

A border post with a locked gate and no one but some chicken around is always a good sign. Things are being taken in a relaxed manner. After a few minutes a guy on a scooter arrived to fill all our information into a big book. Right next doors the same was done by another … Continue reading »
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Rainforests, hospitals and 150 mosquitos (Gabon)

In the morning we replaced a lost rubber at one of the Landy’s front shock absorbers which turned out to be far more complicated than on a Land Cruiser and required the use of an oil filter wrench. During that Jasmine prepared some pancakes with extra ants due to contaminated flour in memory of her … Continue reading »
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Riding south from Vera Cruz to the Sierra Juarez and The Sierra Ixtlan, through the Valle Nacional

We leave Veracruz in no particular hurry, not getting out of town til nearly 10. The wind is down from the day we rode into town which is a treat. There are beautiful trees on both sides of the road… Read More ›

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Belize It Or Not: Rainy Days and Changing Plans

Hey everybody! Sorry it’s taken me a while to update my blog. This has been a decidedly strange time for the Big Adventure. After spending what felt like forever in Mexico, my favorite new place in the world, we were on a whirlwind through Belize. My family was super excited about starting...
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Banditos, Breakdowns & Bribes

After My Family recovered from the fantastic Christmas celebration, it was time to hit the road. We did have one last cool visit before leaving Overlander Oasis. On our last day, Jan and Mona from PanAmericana 2013 pulled into camp, with their puppy Lissie. She was super cute! Lissie had a ton...
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Early rains bring more adventures

Day: 179 KLMS:  26,435 After Balaka, it was time to head north up the lake where we found a complete paradise at Mkuzi beach about half way up. Not only was the setting one of the best yet, we were also excited to be meeting up with fellow overlanders Chris & Jules (osiyeza.net) who are...
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North Sydney and a Change of Heart…

The few days I spent in North Sydney at the Heritage Home B&B were both pleasurable and frustrating. Pleasurable, because I was made to feel at home by the owner Juana, who went out of her way to make my stay as comfortable and interesting as was possible. She gave me tidbits of information...
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Russian Altai part 2 – Photos of Chulyshman Gorge and Lake Teletskoe

I finally met someone who likes all the off-the-beaten-track beaten tracks and mud and dirt and gravel… and it was fortunate I met him where I did. A local family I had met had suggested riding up to Lake Teletskoe from Aktash. It would be hard on a bike, but of course it can be [...]

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Mexico Beach…

We left Tampa behind us and headed for US 19, rather than follow the quicker Interstate 75. I wanted to see more of the quieter side of the countryside, and despite Patricia’s misgivings that it was going to take too long to hug the coast all the way to New Orleans, in the end we [...]

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Thwarted by Andrea…!!

I had checked the weather channel before going to bed, and the presenter was warning of “possible flooding” and “up to 4 inches of rain in places”. She did not mention which “places” would receive the heaviest rain, but ended her broadcast with a cheerful...
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Would you like fried tarantula with that?

The sun was setting and the tuk-tuk drivers were swarming… welcome to Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s bustling and confusing capital city. The glossy, neatly paved Riverfront area boasts travel agents and tourist restaurants as far as the eye can see. A short walk will take you...
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