The wild camping muscle

Getting back in the bush in Mozambique and Swaziland, and getting kind of used to it (1,400 words). 

Why Evan makes me coffee

The meaning behind our mornings (1,200 words).

Instead of lions

We caught a ride with a truck on our first day cycling south from Zambia into northern Zimbabwe. The why … More

Maputo doesn’t care

Me: “Meh, Maputo” Maputo: “Whatever.” Me: “Never want to leave!” Maputo: “Whatever.” (1,100 words).

Where does the park end?

I explain why and how I’m updating my expectations of cycling in—and around—parks and reserves throughout East Africa (2,400 words).

Thirty three kilometres in Kyrgyzstan

What happened when we cycled at snail’s pace and said yes to everything one winter day in central Kyrgyzstan (2,300 … More

Uganda through its doughs

When “Uganda” and “food” are put together in a sentence, it’s usually to talk about green bananas or rolex. I … More

We are the terrors

Generally I narrate my life story back to myself with me as a protagonist. But if everyone’s doing that, the … More

Plans for writing and sharing here in 2018

I share what I learned last year that influenced my plans for writing this blog in 2018. I address voice, … More

Dogs in Central Asia and the Caucasus

My approaches with dogs during bicycle travel, based on my experiences in Kyrgyzstan, Georgia and Turkey (1,400 words).