Angkor Wat by Bicycle: Exploring Cambodia’s Most Famous Temples
Insider tips for visiting Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temples independently, cheaply, and flexibly by renting a bicycle.
Wide vs Skinny Skis: How Going Wide Took My Skiing to the Next Level
Wide skis aren’t just for experts and powder days anymore. Learn how to choose the right pair for your level and rock them on any terrain.
Death Valley in Winter: A Hiking and Biking Multisport Desert Adventure
Death Valley National Park is a perfect place for winter hiking, backpacking, biking, and camping, all usually snow-free. Check out these tried and tested ideas for a few days of desert adventure.
New Zealand 3 Week Itinerary for Outdoor Adventure Lovers
New Zealand: it’s hard to imagine a better destination for outdoor adventure. This itinerary packs it in with hiking, biking, canyoning, climbing, canoeing, and more.
Laos Bicycle Touring: Route Notes and Travel Tips
Laos is a wonderful place for bicycle touring: quiet roads, friendly people, good food. Here’s what you need to know if you want to bicycle tour in Laos.
9 Important Tips for Returning to Normal Life After Travel
Post-travel blues got you down? It’s normal. Here are ideas to turn that aimless feeling into growth and reflection, or at least just a more cheerful day.
Bicycle Travel in Southeast Asia: Is it for you?
Everyone’s bike touring style is different. Here are 7 reasons you might love cycling in Southeast Asia and 5 reasons you might want to go somewhere else.
Honest Answers About Menstrual Cups for Camping, Backpacking, and Travel
Thinking about making the switch to a menstrual cup? I outline the pros and cons of the Diva Cup and answer some awkward personal questions about how to use it.
Crossing from Vietnam to Laos at Dien Bien Phu Border Post: Must-Know Visa Requirements
Don’t get caught at this popular border crossing with the wrong type of visa! Also, general tips and what to expect when crossing from Vietnam to Laos at Dien Bien Phu.
Northern Vietnam Bicycle Touring: Route Notes and Travel Tips
Bicycle touring in northern Vietnam is fascinating, challenging, and incredibly scenic. Read this guide on accommodation, roads, and much more before you go.
Is Cambodia Safe for Female Travelers? | Solo Cyclist Shares Her Experience
Is Cambodia a safe place to travel? Some say it’s questionable for a solo lady, but I bicycled, alone and female, all over the country. Here’s my take on solo female travel in Cambodia.
How To Bicycle Safely on Southeast Asia’s Roads
Don’t let scary traffic stop you from cycling in Southeast Asia. Follow these practical tips and have a safe trip.
Quick Guide to Cycling from Hanoi Airport to Hanoi City
Cycling from Hanoi airport into the city is easier and safer than you might think. Here are two different routes you can take.
What should women wear for a bicycle tour in Southeast Asia?
Southeast Asia is hot and humid, and also a bit more culturally conservative than many cyclists are used to. How should women dress for a bicycle tour in Southeast Asia?
Climbing Mount Bintumani: Raw Adventure on Sierra Leone’s Highest Mountain
A sweaty and confusing jungle scramble up the tallest mountain in Sierra Leone? Yes please! Here’s a rough guide to this rough hike.
Rwanda’s Congo Nile Trail: Hiking or Biking Adventure on the Shores of Lake Kivu
The Congo Nile Trail in Rwanda is an adventure travel gem. Here’s everything you need to know to hike or bike this gorgeous route.
West African Bush Taxis: A Survival Guide
Bush taxis are an iconic part of budget travel in Africa. Prepare yourself with these humorous tips for navigating this cozy communal transport experience.
Things To Do in Sierra Leone, West Africa
Off-the-beaten-track ideas and itinerary for travelers seeking adventure in Sierra Leone.
Travel Safety Tips for the Smart Adventurer
Adventure travel and travel safety are closely related for many of us. We love getting out of our comfort zone, wandering through unfamiliar places, and taking just enough risk to keep things interesting. But at the end of the trip we still want to come home with ourselves and our …
Sierra Leone Travel Guide
An insider’s guide to travel in Sierra Leone: transportation and accommodation, staying safe and healthy, meeting locals, and lots more.
12 Travel Essentials From My Africa Packing List
These tried and tested Africa travel essentials kept me happy and safe while exploring incredible West Africa.
