Struggling with Logistics: Cycle touring in the Interior of Sicily
Sicily's interior has so many treasures both natural and historic that it should be a perfect destination for a cycling tour. The roads are magnificent ... Read More
Naples: Overdosing on Pizza and Pompeii
After Palermo, Naples seems less gritty than its reputation had us believe. While the traffic is loud and chaotic the city is beautiful in a ... Read More
Rome: Second Thoughts
On our second visit to Rome we were ready for the city. Right after the pilgrimage we were a bit too overwhelmed ... Read More
Lying Low in Bangkok
Ruth: We made it to Bangkok even if our bikes didn't. I am guessing they spent some more quality time with the customs ... Read More
A day of Protest in Bankok
Yesterday was to be the final showdown between the anti government protesters and the the Thai Prime Minister. An estimated 150,000 protesters poured into our ... Read More
Off to Cooking School In Bangkok
Ruth: Ok, friends and family, it is time to confess that for Christmas this year Gordon and I have not bought presents for any of ... Read More
Ayutthaya: Our cycle trip begins
Day 1 Bangkok to Ayutthaya: 60 kms by train and 17km to AyutthayaRuth: We are now in Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam, which is located ... Read More
Ayutthaya to Singburi: Cycling through the rice fields.
Day 2 Ayutthaya to 10 km before Singburi at the RungAroon Resort: 65kmRuth: We headed off at 7 am this morning to enjoy a few hours ... Read More
Singburi – Lopburi with train to Phitsulanok: Jumping further north
On a cycling trip it is always hard to break a line with a bit of cheating on the train, but we did just that ... Read More
Arctic Blast in Thailand
Gordon: This morning it was only 18° C when we set off in the pre-dawn light, rising to 27 degrees in the afternoon. This is ... Read More