Alaska 2 Mexico: Halfway
Tom and I have now been on the road for what is approaching four weeks. It has been an exciting and joyful journey so far, though not without its […]
Tom and I have now been on the road for what is approaching four weeks. It has been an exciting and joyful journey so far, though not without its […]
We are now a week into the Alaska to Mexico cycle. So far we have averaged 110miles a day, so are rightly feeling a tad tired. However we are […]
I have now written two semi-comprehensive posts about choosing and equipping your perfect bicycle for cycle touring. I thought it would be helpful to follow these up with a post […]
So the day has finally arrived. It has come around quickly. We are off. In the air. Next stop, Alaska. This photo is from my iPhone during a training […]
I fly out to Alaska on Wednesday so am having a busy last few days sorting everything out for the next two months I’ll be on the road. Two months […]
It is almost 3 years since this point. Tom and I had just cycled over 3000 kilometres around Europe and were about to hop on to the ferry home. It […]
It was a great experience to watch the Tour de France last year in Yorkshire. As the build up for this years tour is about to begin I thought […]
Exploring up and down the cobbled hill-town of Frigiliana, Spain.
So there haven’t been a huge amount of posts recently and this is the main reason, I have been doing a lot of rowing. A couple of weeks ago I […]
Being dwarfed by the impressive towers of the Grand Palace, Bangkok.
An impressive sunset during a short cycle tour to Durham from Manchester.
The rowers are always up early, come rain or shine. This time it was definitely shining.
The sun setting over the Isis after a lovely sunny rowing session.
An action shot of Wat Arun from the river, Bangkok.
Cycling is such a good mode of travel, it is slow enough that you can take in your surroundings but fast enough that you can cover significant distances if you […]
One of the largest, and probably one of the most colourful markets in the world. A maze of roads, people, and colours.
It’s always fun taking different forms of transport while you’re travelling.
So much sky.
So many golden Buddhas around the temple.
Every temple is intricate and interesting in its own way.
Such a great peaceful view of Bangkok at the top of the Golden Mount, although there is quite a few steps up to the top!
It is so much fun to wander about the streets of Chiang Mai at night. Many bargains can be had at the markets too!
He just wanted to say ‘hi’.
It wasn’t raining but they were just shy.
While trekking through the jungle we had to cross many fast flowing rivers, fortunately we made it across this one without getting too wet!
Trekking through the jungle in Northern Thailand, looking out over to the mountains where our guide was born in Burma.
The sun was getting low as we finished our epic journey from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui, one long day of travelling on almost every form of transport.
Mae Haad, Koh Pha Ngan. Definitely one of the best beaches I have visited. The snorkelling is amazing with reef sharks, turtles, and whole shoals of exotic fish! Although I […]
One of my favourite photos of this year, taken at Sunset on Sunset Beach, Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand. Happy New Year!
A view of Alhambra Palace from the Sacromonte gypsy caves.
The Crumbling Temple
Reflections, the calm water showing how peaceful the temple is.
Intricate carvings inside the palace, Alhambra, Granada
Strong rocks, worn away by the ever-powerful wind.
Looking up to the town of Frigiliana, Andalucia.
Thai food is outstanding. It is everywhere in Thailand and offers an amazing way to understand the culture. Different places have different local dishes and flavours. There are also the […]
Elephant Trekking in Northern Thailand
It’s nigh impossible to visit Thailand without stepping inside a few Wats. They are everywhere you go and some of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in the country so […]
Standing like giants, the impressive limestone of El Torcal.
A butterfly farm near Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Amazing patterns decorating the inside of Alhambra Palace, Granada.
Going on a trek was one of the things I wanted to do most when in Thailand. From the Northern city of Chiang Mai many are available varying in duration, […]
Not a bad view for a quick break on Mam Tor.
Going on a trek was one of the things I wanted to do most when in Thailand. From the Northern city of Chiang Mai many are available varying in duration, […]
Seeing faces in rocks at El Torcal, Andalucia.
Stone formations in the sea near Grandmother and Grandfather rocks on Koh Samui, Thailand
#1 Karen Village This is a hill-tribe in the Northern part of Thailand, close to the Burmese border. When we arrived in Chiang Mai we were able to book a […]
Hiking along the ridge.