Today saw a landmark achievement in my Australian bicycle tour: I crossed the border from Victoria into South Australia (both of those are names of Australian states by the way). But before we talk about that, let me tell you about last night, aka the thunderdome. Yes, it would seem that last
A Beginner’s Guide To Taiwan
Taiwan, or the Republic of China (not to be confused with the People's Republic of China aka mainland China), is a small island nation in East Asia. It's one of the more densely populated countries in the world, but outside the major cities, there's a surprising amount of natural space to be
Australia Bike Tour Day 8: One Week Lessons
I've officially completed the first week of my bicycling journey, and I've gone from knowing next to nothing to slightly more than nothing. Today, instead of describing what it is I did or saw (pedaled and a lot of sheep), I will talk about what I've learned from being on the road with a
Australia Bike Tour Day 7: My First Flat
In typical ignorant-me fashion, I was unjustifiably cocky when I set out on this trip. "I'm not going to get any flats" I told the bike shop employee as he took all my money. "In fact, I'm going to send you my spare tubes and puncture repair kit when I finish my ride." Things never change;
Photo Gallery: Wildlife Of The World
As much fun as I have in the big cities of the world, I still prefer the not cities of the world. Sure, cities are exciting. Cities have things like karaoke, gambling, communal bathing areas, and pussy. Or maybe that's just Japan. Regardless, I've rarely found exploration within a city to be
Australia Bike Tour Day 6: Big Stupid Things
Having spent an entire day confined in bed, I feel that I'm ready to continue my ride across the Australia. My knee still doesn't seem to quite agree, but that's something I'll just ignore until it becomes a serious medical issue (probably exactly what a doctor would recommend I
Japanese Middle Schoolers Do English
During my time teaching in Japan, I have managed to learn a lot about my the English language. My students here are fond of using and combining letters in ways that would have never crossed my mind as a native speaker. Unfortunately, due to the way English classes function here in Fukui (and
Australia Bike Tour Day 5: Ararat
Last night I treated myself to an evening of knee icing in the Ararat Central Motel. After a day of doing nothing, tonight is more of the same. However, this does not mean my nights have been without their excitement. On my way back from picking up ice from the gas station across the street