Returning Home: The End of an Era?
Returning back to Scotland after a few years away. What’s changed and what hasn’t?
Welcome to China: Cycling into Xinjiang
Accused of being a spider as I cross from Tajikistan into China over the Kulma Pass
The Afghan Border
Military, puke and parties as we cycle along the Afghan border.
The Tunnel of Death
Cycling up to the Anzob tunnel in Tajikistan, also fondly known as the Tunnel of Death.
Cycling the Kazakhstani Desert (the Kyzylkum Desert)
The story of cycling 500km across the Kyzylkum desert in Kazakhstan from Kuryk to Beyneu.
Cycling Tbilisi to Baku – Part 2: Azerbaijan
Continuing the cycle from Tbilisi to Baku, from the border of Azerbaijan. Things become increasingly dry and arid as I head east, ultimately crossing a desert to reach Baku.
Adventures in Tbilisi
You might not be able to find what you need in a shop, advertised anywhere or on the internet, but somewhere, somebody “knows a guy.”
The Soul of Georgia
I really don’t care if I got lost here. Trees, mountains, cows and random invitations from Armenians in Gerogia.
Let’s Cycle to China
Yo. I left Scotland with a vague ambition to cycle very far away in 2014, and even though I’ve covered a lot of miles, I still haven’t got very far away at all. But all will change this year when I jump over to the other side of Asia. Here’s a rough idea of where…
Trip Summary: Barcelona to Athens via Morocco
Those first few pedal strokes out of the city. The first of many. Not knowing which road to take or where I’ll be sleeping. The gradual evolution of a human on a push bike: my home for months, even years to come. The adaptations of a mind accustomed to alarms and traffic. Of fast breakfasts.…
10 Reasons Why Every Budget Traveller Should Visit a Café
10 Ways a Savvy Budget Traveller Can Use a Café to Their Advantage
Why I Climb Mountains (On My Bicycle)
Cycling through and all over the Alps when I don’t really need to.
What Is the Price of a Photograph?
We are bombarded by images every day of our lives. What does it mean for travellers?
Lisbon to Vigo: Cycling half of Portugal with fifty Euros
Working on a farm, spending a few nights at a travel school, couchsurfing, wild camping and adventure.
16 Questions about Cycling in Morocco
What is it like cycling in Morocco? Do you want to go bicycle touring in Morocco? Here are some answers to doubts I had before crossing the border by bike.
Beneficio: What’s it like?
One week at an isolated village in a forest run by hippies.
Going Car Free
One whole year without entering a car.
Been There, Done That
Two annoying travellers remind me of how not to travel.
An Adventure Through the Swiss Alps
Mountains, lakes and bats.