Category Archives: Bike Touring

Photos from the Kumbh Mela Festival

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

Chris and I had the fortune of being in Allahbad for the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival.  It basically consists of millions of people making a pilgrimage to the Ganges to take a holy bath and wash away their sins … Continue reading →

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Turning 23: Reflections from a Year of Travel

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

When I look at the picture that was taken of Chris and me at the Explorer’s Club this past march, there’s a lot that I don’t recognize about that person. There are, of course a few changes in physical appearance. … Continue reading →

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Cracking Small Talk: A Couchsurfer’s Guide

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Every Couchsurfer in the world knows the routine.  Some stranger has just pulled you off the foreign chaos of the streets and planted you into their equally alien home.  They’ve given you the tour, showed you where to put your … Continue reading →

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My Body is a Machine

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

“Ready. Set. Go.” I dug my heels into the loose gravel, feeling the small pebbles fleck up against the back of my calves like tiny rain pellets. I hadn’t gone ten steps before there was a blur of movement to … Continue reading →

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Being Treated Like a Celebrity

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

“Chris, Morgan, get in the car.” “Oh, I’m sure that won’t be necessary” I replied. As soon as I glanced outside towards the masses of shouting students, I wasn’t so sure. They did look pretty riled up. Morgan and I … Continue reading →

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