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

The Smile Seaside

The Smile Seaside

December 6 - Shimen to Hsinchu - 38 kms - H & M Hotel December 7 - Hsinchu to Hudong - 45 kms - Pomelo Homestay Gordon:  A sign on the coastal bike trail told us that we were on The Smile Seaside and we were inclined to agree.  After six days of cloud...

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Ending our first day at the Love hotel

Ending our first day at the Love hotel

December 5, 2023 - Taipei to Shimen Reservoir - 50kms - One Plus One Motel As we pulled up to the motel they were proudly advertising their three hour rate . Hummm, could this be a love hotel?   This is a luxurious version by contrast to the ones we have seen in...

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Taipei: A Reunion with a Friend

Taipei: A Reunion with a Friend

Twenty years ago our friend Mel connected us with one of her former Taiwanese students who needed a place to stay in Victoria. Bruce stayed with us for a month, and during that time he was game to join in on whatever we were doing. He even joined us at a protest where...

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