Life with Ruth and Gord

Ruth and Gord's Experiences with Slow Travel

We are a Canadian couple who have fallen in love with travelling slowly under our own power. Whenever we can, we love to travel either on foot or by bike.

Recent Travels

Goodbye Poland, Hello Canada

Goodbye Poland, Hello Canada

After two nights and a day in Krakow we are now at the gate for our first flight of three. We should be home in Victoria in roughly 24 hours.  Travel days are always interesting. I handle them much better than I used to however. I know there will be great...

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Cycling in Poland Summary

Cycling in Poland Summary

First day out on the Vistula Ruth: We have completed our journey and cycled 3200 kms in Poland. It's now time to weigh in on the experience of cycling in Poland.   Years ago I did a search about cycling in Poland and encountered reports that complained of...

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The Small Cities of Poland

The Small Cities of Poland

July 17, 2025 - Dukla to Gorlice - 47 kms (in the rain) - U Schabińskiej - Pałac w Gorlicach July 18, 2025 - Gorlice to Tarnów - 59 kms - K2 Apartment  Ruth: The small cities of Poland are the places to be. Far from the crowds of Krakow, Tarnow is my new...

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