This Just Happened
We’re often asked, “Where are you now?” This page is our answer.
Here you’ll find our most recent travel stories — the unexpected turns, unforgettable meals, and curious rules we’ve discovered along the way. Whether we’re deep in the jungle or lost in a market, we’re documenting it here, one post at a time.
Alone in Arusha – April 26
Having had a decent sleep, but not a complete sleep, we are relieved that we had the foresight to start the Safari on Sunday and not today. We are getting smarter every time we plan a trip! Buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant was great, service was over the top...
Arusha – April 25
We are awake. We are showered. We are somewhat alert. Time to check out the town, find some food and see what this African town is all about As we’re leaving, the security guard asks us where we are planning to go and then proceeds to ‘get us’ a guide that just...
Arriving in Arusha – April 25 (technically)
Our day begins (ends?) at the Kilimanjaro Airport at 4:00am. We are the first people off the airplane and we are escorted across the tarmac. It was so refreshing not to have to board a shuttle bus only to be driven 3 minutes to the other side. As it is 4:00am, the...
The Travel Days – April 22, 23, 24, 25
Calgary -> Montreal -> Istanbul -> Zanzibar -> Kilimanjaro-> Arusha 3.5 hours in Calgary + 4.5 hours + 13 hours in Montreal + 9.5 hours + 5.5 hours in Instanbul + 6.5 hours + 0.75 hours in Zanzibar + 1 hour + 0.5 hours in airport + 1.25 hours driving...
Gangneung to Goseong
Korean adventure Day 11 (83km, 480m) No big hills so it was a relatively easy day! It started with out ride to our breakfast restaurant. We cycled around a beautiful lake with the sun shining down on us. The lake was surrounded by all types of art installations so our...
Donghae to Gangneung
Korean adventure Day 10 (56km, 500m) 55km and almost 500m of climbing. But what a day!! It felt great to be back on the bikes after our day of leisure. I had a renewed sense of 'get-to-it-ness' and an extra store of energy. Time to hit the road! We started in the...
Jangho to Donghae
Korean adventure Day 9 (0km, 0m) Sometimes your wishes get answered, even if you don’t voice them out loud. We didn’t do any riding at all today. It was pouring rain. Not drizzling, not sprinkling, but torrential rains. All. Day. Long. I wasn’t the only one happy to...
Uljin to Jangho
Korean adventure Day 8 (63km, 550m) We woke up to rain this morning - Ugh. But it just meant that we were able to have a relaxing morning. Our pension hosts were so fun and engaged. She noticed I was hoarding the pickled cucumbers and veggies (don't judge, they were...
Yeongdeok to Uljin
Korean adventure Day 7 (25km, 400m) <sigh> If this is being sold as an easy/short day, I am in trouble. I have come to really learn, like really, truly, will never forget it learn, that biking by a river shore and biking by the ocean shore are two VASTLY...