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Eating like a local in Thailand

Table manners can be an issue in social situations if you’re new to a country or a culture. Most Thais are forgiving (and entertained) if visitors are at least trying to be polite, but here are some...

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Persian Cuisine: Extraordinary and yet Familiar

Many know Persian art and architecture. Many appreciate the intricacies in ancient Persian carpet-making. But many may not be acquainted with true Persian foods. Unfortunately, buy information pills...

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Riders of the month – 4 Cyclists from Norway!

March 2017 features not one, but four riders! Introducing four cyclists from Norway: Margot Lothe Pedersen,  Mia Johanne Marie Lervik, Sverre Lervik, and Hildur Aase. Tell us about your earliest...

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You can’t bike through the mall

Going to the mall does have its place in our lives, but don’t let the lure of the food court and luxury goods make you forget the joys of exploring the myriad markets that have been and still are an...

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Rider of the month – Megan Hassett

Tell us about your earliest experiences as a cyclist… For as long as I can remember I have always cycled. Pictures of me riding date back to me still in nappies! But I’d say my first vivid memories...

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A Circus that is ‘Same Same But Different’

A popular expression in Asia is “Same Same But Different,” and this perfectly describes Phare, the Cambodian Circus show in Siem Reap. It is held in a big top, but there are no animals performing,...

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ANZAC Ride to Remembrance

Join us at the global commemoration of ANZAC Day in Thailand at the Hellfire Pass Memorial in Kanchanaburi. Learn how the harrowing events during World War II created bonds that have endured through...

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Bhutan: The Switzerland of Asia

From the arrival flight into Bhutan past the peak of Mount Everest, to the adrenaline filled landing at Paro nestled in a deep valley, the journey to the kingdom of the Thunder Dragon was an adventure...

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Persia’s Ancient Wonders Now

Modern day Iran boasts ancient and amazing sights influenced by centuries of Persian culture and history. Such a simple term, ‘Persia’, is a far reaching and wondrous melange of ethnicities,...

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Rider of the Month – Jeffrey Olver

– Tell us about your earliest experiences as a cyclist… I have ridden a bicycle since I was a child however I discovered the pleasure of road cycling in 2011. I bought my first road bike and joined my...

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Persian Cuisine: Extraordinary and yet Familiar

Many know Persian art and architecture. Many appreciate the intricacies in ancient Persian carpet-making. But many may not be acquainted with true Persian foods. Unfortunately, Persian cuisine is...

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Beyond Persepolis: Persian Arts and Culture

At one time the centre of one of the largest empires of the world, Persia has borne some of the world’s greatest treasures. Various intricate arts, lyrical literary styles, and architectural...

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Exploring the Wilds of Malaysia by Bike

For many people, when they think of Borneo, it brings images of explorers boldly trekking through the dense tropical rainforest, discovering breath-taking beauty, and amazing exotic wildlife and...

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Rider of the Month – Kim Seldon

  – Tell us about your earliest experiences as a cyclist… I first began riding bikes at age 5. From then on you basically couldn’t get me off a bike. I continued riding all through my schooling and...

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The Trouble with Animal Tourist Attractions

Each year thousands of tourists to Thailand tell their friends and family about their experiences with the culture, delicious food,  and beautiful scenery. They bring back photos of stunning Buddhist...

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Cycling Bike and Hike Wilds Madagascar

  By Herb Kavet Madagascar has never been on my short list of places to tour. But then a 58 years old friend, getting married for the first time, invited several friends to come along on his honeymoon....

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Indian Spices and Where They are From

India is the seventh largest country in the world and as a result, its climate varies greatly in different parts of the country. This changing climate means that a wide range of spices is produced all...

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Cycling Tours with a Little Extra Something

  Cycling tours are an adventure by themselves, and they offer a wonderful opportunity to explore new places and view breathtaking scenery. However you may find yourself wanting to experience a...

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A Traveler’s Guide to Mai Chau

Vietnam is a beautiful country with stunning scenery, beautiful backdrops and a long list of must-see places. Right at the top of this list should be Mai Chau, a rural area in the north-west of the...

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Cycling through a Former War Zone

Sri Lanka’s 25 year-long civil war officially ended in May, 2009. However, it took years to rid the country of over 1.6 million landmines and rebuild the war-torn infrastructure. Now that Northern Sri...

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