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 […]
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Cycling the Glenn Highway, Alaska
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 […]
My Touring Bike: Genesis Tour de Fer
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 […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: And we’re off…
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 […]
What to do on a cycle tour?
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 […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The finish line.
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 […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Preparing for the race
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 […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Exploring the streets of Frigiliana
Exploring up and down the cobbled hill-town of Frigiliana, Spain.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Celebrating Our Rowing Win
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 […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Impressive Towers of the Grand Palace
Being dwarfed by the impressive towers of the Grand Palace, Bangkok.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The sun setting in Yorkshire
An impressive sunset during a short cycle tour to Durham from Manchester.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sunrise in Oxford
The rowers are always up early, come rain or shine. This time it was definitely shining.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sunset over the Isis
The sun setting over the Isis after a lovely sunny rowing session.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Wat Arun from the river
An action shot of Wat Arun from the river, Bangkok.
Being Self-Sufficient on Cycle Tour
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 […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Chatuchak Market
One of the largest, and probably one of the most colourful markets in the world. A maze of roads, people, and colours.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Riding the bus
It’s always fun taking different forms of transport while you’re travelling.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: So much sky
So much sky.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Golden Buddhas
So many golden Buddhas around the temple.
Thailand Islands…A Photo Journey
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Temple Bells
Every temple is intricate and interesting in its own way.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bangkok from Above
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!
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Chiang Mai Night Market
It is so much fun to wander about the streets of Chiang Mai at night. Many bargains can be had at the markets too!
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He just wanted to say ‘hi’.
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It wasn’t raining but they were just shy.
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While trekking through the jungle we had to cross many fast flowing rivers, fortunately we made it across this one without getting too wet!
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Trekking through the jungle in Northern Thailand, looking out over to the mountains where our guide was born in Burma.
Bangkok…A Photo Journey
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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.
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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 […]
PHOTO OF THE YEAR
One of my favourite photos of this year, taken at Sunset on Sunset Beach, Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand. Happy New Year!
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A view of Alhambra Palace from the Sacromonte gypsy caves.
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The Crumbling Temple
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Reflections, the calm water showing how peaceful the temple is.
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Intricate carvings inside the palace, Alhambra, Granada
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Strong rocks, worn away by the ever-powerful wind.
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Looking up to the town of Frigiliana, Andalucia.
A Food Tour of Thailand
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 […]
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Elephant Trekking in Northern Thailand
What Wat?
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 […]
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Standing like giants, the impressive limestone of El Torcal.
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A butterfly farm near Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Amazing patterns decorating the inside of Alhambra Palace, Granada.
Trekking in Northern Thailand Day 2
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, […]
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Not a bad view for a quick break on Mam Tor.
Trekking in Northern Thailand Day 1
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, […]
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Seeing faces in rocks at El Torcal, Andalucia.
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Stone formations in the sea near Grandmother and Grandfather rocks on Koh Samui, Thailand
The Top 5 Places I visited in 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 […]
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Hiking along the ridge.
