S3D4 (Day 32) – We Don’t ❤️Latvian Truck Drivers
Good morning from the Daugava River in Jekabpils, Latvia. It starts in Russia and flows all the way to the Latvian capital city of Riga on the Baltic Sea. Looking … Read More
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S3D2 (Day 30) – The Baltic Way (Must-See History)
With 11 days notice, 2 million people – about 1/3 of the population – formed a 375-mile unbroken human chain (The Baltic Way) at a time (1989) with no internet … Read More
S2D10 (Day 24) – A Mid-Day Swim and the History of Torture
Our peaceful restorative hotel near Godkowo and the ride into Reszel provided great opportunities to soak up the scenic Polish countryside. Tonight’s accommodations, however, are truly unique; a stay inside … Read More
S2D9 (Day 23) – Gdańsk to Godkowo
Today marks the beginning of our fourth week cycling from France to Russia and the second week of Stage #2. After a rest day in Gdansk – undoubtedly one of … Read More
S2D6 (Day 20) – Who Gknew About Gniew?
Today’s journey took us north through central Poland as we loosely followed the Vistula River, steadily working our way up towards Gniew. The scenery through which we rode was straight … Read More
S2D4 (Day 18) – Poznań to a Spa Afternoon
Stage 2, Day 4: Another ‘century ride’ today, but only in terms of 100 kilometers (so not really, according to real cyclists, but sometimes we make our own rules :)) … Read More
S2D2 (Day 16) – Riding into Poland
Bautzen, Germany to Wiechlice, Poland DAY #16 of 35 Poland 939 miles total Stage 2 Begins! Switching up the post naming convention, as all of our literature … Read More
Day #04: Our First Castle and the Battle of Verdun (WW I)
Thus far each day has been quite different from the previous one. Given the delightfully scenic French countryside, the miles of cycling have accumulated more easily than we had anticipated. … Read More
Hiking & Sailing in the Marlborough Sounds
On to the South Island of New Zealand, where we will spend the next month. We flew from Kerikeri airport where we went through NO SECURITY whatsoever, including our stopover … Read More
Kyoto, the Soul of Japan
Kyoto must be considered one of the world’s cultural and historic treasure troves. With 17 World Heritage Sites, more than 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, Kyoto has been … Read More