The Outback is not a very hospitable place for bicyclists (mostly thanks to the flies and wind), and you can be assured that I would not be bicycling across it were it not the middle of Australia's winter. Until now, the sun and the heat have not been too great of obstacles (the rain has had a
Australia Bike Tour Day 53: Hot Springs
Since making it north of the Tropic of Capricorn, I've begun to see subtle changes in the landscape - most notably the shift away from "endless desert wasteland in every direction". I can't quite decide if this fact brings me overwhelming joy or soul-crushing sadness. With the green comes more
Australia Bike Tour Day 52: Mrs. Molly The Shopping Trolley
People tell me I'm crazy for bicycling across Australia, but I know from experience that the things I've elected to do with my life barely scratch the surface of the truly crazy adventures in the world. Case and point? Mrs. Molly the Shopping Trolley. Yes, today I met an awesome man from
Tokyo’s Robot Restaurant: The Greatest Show On Earth
Simply put, the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo is incredible. It's everything you are hoping it will be and more. Yes, it is one of the most touristy things you can do in Tokyo. No, you will not find many Japanese people at the show (or even any who know what it is). Are either of these things
Australia Bike Tour Day 51: The Longest Ride
Two weeks ago, I managed to ride 123 mi / 199 km from Erldunda to Alice Springs in a single day - I was impressed with myself. That being said, I would be lying if I said I wasn't bothered by the fact that I was a mere kilometer away from hitting 200 (that's only 0.6 mi). Not that I care about or
Australia Bike Tour Day 50: Broken Spoke
Over the course of this ride I've developed and refined my routines for making and breaking camp. From half awake inside my sleeping bag to fully packed and ready ride took me close to an hour during the first week of this journey. I've managed cut that time down to just fifteen minutes (so long
Cachoeira dos Primatas Hike
Cachoeira dos Primates, located in Sector B of Tijuca National Park, is a waterfall accessible via a trailhead in Rio de Janeiro's neighborhood of Jardim Botânico. The falls aren't anything spectacular, but they can be a popular destination on hot summer days (aka every day during the
Backpacking Gear List (Fall 2016)
The fall is a great time for backpacking - cooler temperatures ward off both crowds and bugs, making the mountains a much more enjoyable place. Sure, you may get yourself caught in the occasional hail or snow storm, but that's just part of the excitement of shoulder season hiking. Here is an