Giving Back: Travel the World and Make a Difference

Giving Back: Travel the World and Make a DifferenceLast year Dave and I cycled from Cairo Egypt to Cape Town South Africa.  It was an experience of a lifetime to travel through some of the most remote countries in the world. Unfortunately, some of these countries were also some of the poorest and unstable in the world.A Charity Built WellThat was why we decided to ride for a cause. Formerly Foster... 

Inspiration Through the Eyes of Two Travelers

Inspiration Through the Eyes of Two TravelersRecently we were invited to write a post for Velvet Escape regarding people that have inspired us on our travels. We have another post coming out today at CheapOair about our time in Bali, and it brought back memories of our instructor Ronald who was also an inspiration. It was a topic that really made me think about all of the people that I have met on... 

Favorite Food From Traveling the World, So Far

Favorite Food From Traveling the World, So FarJen Laceda of My Folie A Deux takes amazing pictures of her travels.  It is her food photographs that not only made very hungry, but also got me thinking about what were some of our favorite meals while we were traveling. One of the best things about traveling is food. Dave and I seem to plan our days around our meals.  We wake up in the morning and while... 

A Moment of Zen in Zanzibar

A Moment of Zen in ZanzibarJust a tranquil moment to take you into the weekend. Nungwi in Zanzibar is beautiful. The perfect place to sit back and relax your aching muscles after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.  Eat plenty of seafood, catch some rays and go snorkeling. You won’t want to leave this island paradise. Get out of Stone Town and head to the northern tip of the spice island. Nungwi... 

Plan Project in Malawi

Plan Project in Malawi Dave with School Children After a long wait between 4 countries, we have finally been able to visit another Plan Project. It has been our main objective to raise awareness about the great work that they are doing here in Africa, and to see a project up close shows us what a great cause we are riding for. We visited Mkoma Preschool today and what an amazing experience we had.... 

Cycling in Malawi During the Rainy Season

Cycling in Malawi During the Rainy SeasonIt is a blog full of great news! First, we had another article and photo published in the Toronto Star click here to read about our Kilimanjaro adventure. Next, I am back!  9 days and a lot of pain killers and antibiotics later and I am riding again.  I lost a lot of hours, but still hanging on to the lead.  Dave has been amazing pulling me along as I draft... 

Cycling Crash in Tanzania turns Bad

Cycling Crash in Tanzania turns BadIt has been 7 days since we rejoined the Tour d’Afrique after our amazing 2 week vacation. Things feel a little different now. New riders have arrived and some have left. Their presence is missed greatly. For me especially, Janet. We miss you lady! The section started out in Arusha and we are heading south towards Malawi. Day 1 was a beautiful fast day... 

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