Asia

From the nomadic steppes of Kazakhstan to the frenetic streets of Hanoi, Asia is a continent so full of intrigue, adventure, solace, and spirituality that it has fixated and confounded travelers for centuries.

Beach time, then a joyful reunion

The beach was only a few steps from the hotel, so while the bike was in transit I passed some time walking on the beach. This was a quiet family vacation spot, with long tidal flats instead of bodacious breakers. Along the shore were small shops, ATV-rentals and restaurants where whole fish were cooked on in-table grills. On Sunday, I went to Korean Air Cargo where I...

Bikeless in Incheon, South Korea

The first few days of being without a motorcycle were OK, mostly because my backside could use a rest after the long saddle days of the previous week. But having been at the mercy of public transport, expensive taxis, and my own feet for over a week, I’m more than ready to be back on two wheels. Since the last update, I caught my long flight from Vancouver to...