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The Big Trip #5
The Big Trip Morocco Week 9: Cycling the Route des Kasbahs Route: Ouarzazate – Gorge du Dades – Gorge due Todra – Goulmima – Merzouga 345 kilometers From Ouarzazate, we headed out into the desert, a vast, empty, rocky landscape. In the distance, we could see the hazy outline of the High Atlas mountains. We
Hear No Evil – Costa Rica
I was sitting in my room in San Pedro minding my own business when a buddy of mine calls me to tell me that there has been ANOTHER American girl found dead in Costa Rica. I held my tongue about the first two, but now I have to say something. First, the death of any
It Doesn’t Matter Which Road You Take #12
Episode Twelve: Bavaria Revisited Guns, Gummy Bears and Huge Pretzels We arrive at the Termond’s house four hours later than planned. We found out that it is possible to catch a train from Kempten to Waltenhofen, but it only leaves once a day. We are on it and have been deposited about a half-mile from
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #9
We’re Saved by a Jehovah’s Witness Lourdes, France June 1, 2001 Scoreboard: 11,615 miles; 6 Countries, 20 states I’m sitting under the shade of a tree by a dark green French river Le Gave, in the shadow of the spectacular Basilique du Rosaire Crypte (cathedral), with a strong wind blowing leaves and tourists around. Lourdes
Trans-Atlantic Travelogue #10
We Blow Our Second Engine of the Tour, and Try to Drive to England Anyway La Fert Saint Aubain, France June 5, 2001 Scoreboard: 12,125 miles; 6 Countries, 20 states I’ve got to say this: We’re not having a great deal of luck in vehicle-related matters. Sweet Pea (the VW bus) blew most of her
The Big Trip #4
Week 7: Welcome to Morocco! Route: Tangier – Chefchaouene – Ouezzane – Meknes 180 kilometers We arrived in Tangier and spent a couple hours cycling in circles through the middle of the city, searching for an ATM that would take our debit cards. I quickly realized I would need to give Bob a few lessons
Sun Of The Desert (2 of 2)
Day Five I woke up and I was buzzing. I was on such a high that when I heard today was going to be the toughest day’s hiking I was delighted. I was really looking forward to it. Today as well we were joined by Joyce from Dublin Simon, which was great except for the
Unique Bookshops and Cafes – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario – Unique Bookshops and Cafés Toronto has two all-Canadian chain bookstores complete with in-house cafes, in various central locations. They are Chapters and Indigo and are open 7 days a week. They all have their own music and gift departments as well as cafés for noshing and schmoozing. They even have evening live […]
Tourist Attractions in Toronto – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Since the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) is vast and sprawling, we’ll tackle the sites by direction from the downtown core and accessibility by subway/ bus/streetcar. All tourist sites anywhere are subject to personal likes and tastes, so we’ll include the ‘must-sees’ as well as special interests if extra time allows. Remember to ask for special […]
Canadian Tulip Festival – Photo Gallery (2 of 2)
Think Ottawa. Now think tulips. Think they don’t g
Canadian Tulip Festival (1 of 2)
Think Ottawa. Now think tulips. Think they don’t g
Travels without a Plan #22
Vietnam – Home of a Million Organised Tours Sometimes you have to get away from the hawkers, taxi drivers and postcard sellers that swarm the the streets of Vietnam. I’m starting to see what other backpackers meant when they say that the locals only see you as a walking dollar sign. The best bit of