My journey, on Instagram, part 2: Medellin to the border of Colombia & Ecuador. Find part 1 here. View this […]
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Tripstagram pt. 1: Colombia – Bogota to Medellin
I haven’t written anything on this blog since I completed my trip. I have a few things I plan on […]
Up against the divide: Cajatambo to Tarma
Cold. Tired. Uninspired. Bored? The last week of riding was my toughest yet mentally and physically. For three days I […]
Into the land of glaciers: Huaraz to Cajatambo
“Is it worth it?” It’s a familiar question I ask myself often. Is riding close up to glaciers it worth […]
The Cordillera Blanca: Caraz to Huaraz
“Why aren’t you smiling? Why aren’t you happy?” I had just collapsed after cresting a 4,750 metre high pass in […]
El Silencio – Huamachuco to Caraz
“El Silencio” – what Peruvians call the high altitude regions of the country where few venture and only the hardiest […]
To the coast with company: Santa Isabel to Mancora
One of the reasons bike touring suits me is I am generally very comfortable with solitude. While I do enjoy […]
Reflections on the road so far
2017 was a momentous year for me. I remember the day I walked into my publisher’s office and told her […]
Jungle boogie: Banos to Cuenca
After several days straight of cold, gloomy and wet weather, I was starting to feel a little grim. I knew […]
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