The two ways up Stromboli
Gord: Another item ticked off the bucket list: climb an active volcano and watch it erupt at night. Last night we went up Stromboli as ... Read More
Palermo: A city of Contrasts
After one night in the charming seaside city of Cefalu we cycled along the coast to Palermo. We have spent the last two days exploring ... Read More
Corleone: trying to shake off its bad rep
We cycled up from Palermo into Sicily's beautiful interior. It was lovely to finally get beyond the traffic and burbs of the big city. The ... Read More
Giro de Cannoli
The best part of cycling in Sicily other than the scenery is the fuel. And not just any fuel, we are talking Cannoli! These little ... Read More
Food in Sicily
One of the real pleasures of travelling in Italy is the food, especially after a day of cycling. Within Italy Sicily is reknowned for it's ... Read More
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
Time to Pack: Camino de Santiago 2014
Now that the bike is tuned up is time to pack. I am always surprised to realize how little stuff we actually need to live with. ... Read More
Auxerre: Our starting point for our pilgrimage to Santiago
After three flights, a bike ride, and four trains we made it to Auxerre France, our starting point for this year's trip. The whole process ... Read More