Victoria, British Columbia

Al and Lucie take us on a fun walking tour of their gorgeous city – Victoria, B.C.  Will Ferguson’s book, Beauty Tips from Moosejaw, is a favorite of mine. And actually getting to see some of the landmarks he mentions… Read More ›

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Back to Buenos Aires – the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo

Heading back to Buenos Aires presents a choice: either take the ferry which is shorter and faster and more money, or ride north and cross over the Rio Parana at Fray Bentos which means an extra 600 km and a… Read More ›

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Riding from Iguacu to Florianopolis, Brazil

After a pleasant and productive week of repairs, eating and sightseeing in Foz du Iguacu, we ride east toward the coast. We’ve got a ticking clock ahead of us in the form of reserved flights for the bikes and for… Read More ›

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Riding south through Argentina

After Christmas we decide to try and cover some miles and ride south through Argentina, which is less expensive than Chile.  We ride south on Ruta 40 through San Rafael and on to Malargue the first night. The road leads… Read More ›

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The truth is out there

The truth is out there… although it isn’t as interesting as we’d hoped. After spending time at Burning Man and in Las Vegas we felt we had probably come as close as possible to encountering alien life forms. But that wasn’t going to stop us trying our luck on the Extraterrestrial Highway. For those of you […]

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The desert coast of Chile

Leaving Tal Tal (Taltal?) after a night we ride south, following the PanAm as it moves in and out of the desert and along the Pacific.  We ride the most compacted dirt road I’ve ever been on for 20-30 miles… Read More ›

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Atacama Desert of Chile

We head south of Antofagasta on the PanAm early enough in the morning that the wind hasn’t picked up yet. I’m learning quickly that the mornings are fairly calm and as the desert air warms with the sun the winds… Read More ›

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Leymebamba to Celendin, Peru

So early the morning after we arrive in Leymebamba we are off for the next town, Celendin, which I refer to affectionately as Celine Dion. We know the road will be scenic, because we keep hearing this from everyone, but… Read More ›

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Road Trip: The Blues Highway

Sometimes, a road is just a road.  Sometimes, it is something so much more.  That is precisely the case when it comes to Route 61, otherwise known as the Blues Highway, which runs from the city of Wyoming, Minnesota to New Orleans, Louisiana. Spanning 1,400 miles and generally...
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