Month: August 2010
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Europe From A New Perspective
I think having my wife alongside me for this, the final leg of my three-year bike journey through three continents and down one aisle, is going to be a really good thing. Continue reading →
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My Ten Most Interesting Photos on Flickr
Flickr is a fantastic photo archiving solution, especially for the traveller. But the real benefit of Flickr is the community that’s shaped the network over the years since it was launched. Now, a whole Flickr culture exists, with thriving sub-communities for any subject you might imagine. Participation is encouraged, and the best shots tend to […] Continue reading →
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My First Panorama — Lake Khovsgol, Mongolia
I’ve been experimenting again… But the small version doesn’t do it justice. Have a look at a slightly bigger size. Continue reading →
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5 Top Reads From Last Year
I’ve been reading through some of the older posts I made while on the road in the Middle East and Africa. Let’s face it, they’re far more interesting than the practical advice I’ve been trying to dish out recently — you can’t beat a bit of vicarious adventure! And this was one of the most […] Continue reading →
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How To Get Sponsorship For Your Cycle Tour
When planning an extended cycle tour, many people go in search of sponsorship. Some come back empty-handed. Some are successful. But let’s be realistic: In the world of expeditions and corporate sponsorship, bike trips are small fry. Having said that, if I want to (and only if), I can now comfortably rely on getting whatever equipment […] Continue reading →
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Confessions of a Novice Cycle Tourist
So, Tenny, what are you doing today, and why are you doing it? Today? Well now I’m drinking my coffee before I start sorting things out, packing, cleaning the flat, cooking… yeah. And why are you packing and sorting things out and cleaning the flat? Continue reading →
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A Story About Giving
Last year Andy organised a donation of bicycles in India through the charity Wheels4Life. You can read about this story on his blog. If you haven’t heard of Wheels4Life, it’s a simple idea to provide bicycles to communities in extreme poverty whose members have no other form of transport — between homes, schools, markets, healthcare facilities, and […] Continue reading →