This was my own fault really. I was stumbling back to my apartment alone at around 3 am after having a few too many drinks with a friend when a prostitute approached me. She was probably about 40, spoke only Spanish, and was clearly really high. She put her hand on my chest and began …
The Sawyer Mini is a minimalist water filter that is perfect for hiking, bicycle touring, and travel. It is incredibly lightweight, affordable, versatile, and reliable. I have used mine to filter water from streams, rivers, and even puddles while hiking and cycling throughout the Western US. While traveling with this little filter in Africa, Latin …
I bought the Klymit Static V Sleeping Pad on Amazon in preparation for my first bike tour. While trying to put together a low budget camping setup, I decided to buy this pad. It is the best inflatable pad for the money. Size I’m 6’1” and 180 pounds and the pad fits fine. I’d say …
I bought this tent in preparation for my first bicycle tour. I was trying to put together a camping setup on a budget and needed a decent tent. After extensive research and a couple of trips to REI, I settled on the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent. Since my purchase, I have slept in the tent about …
I recently finished my first bike tour and I have to say I loved it. Cycling is the most healthy, relaxing, and economical way to get around. I ended up riding 250 miles in 9 days on the road. I wild camped every night and cooked all but one of my own meals. The Route …
After researching and obsessing over the idea of bicycle touring as well as reading blogs for the past couple of years, I am finally ready to set off on my first tour. The plan is to leave from Seattle and head south and ride down the Oregon Coast. The Bike I will be riding a …
I just arrived back in the US after spending 10 days in Cuba. There is a bit of a learning curve when arriving that takes a day or so to get over. Mostly because of the lack of internet and 2 currencies to deal with. In this article, I will tell you what to expect …