I did a 18-day loaded bike tour of Ontario (and a teensy bit of Québec) in June. Many people of asked me about the trip and how I planned for it. If you’re planning a bike trip with a similar itinerary, you might be interested in my very concise trip report. Keep in mind, what…
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Bike Racks: No Braze-Ons? No problemo (Pt. 2)
I wrote ages ago about how you can circumvent the issue of not having anywhere to secure a rack, particularly if you have a road bike. That was 2 years ago. It seems that nowadays there are so many ways to carry things on bikes ever since the whole bikepacking scene has become more mainstream. Without…
Bike Safety for Commuters in Singapore (… and SE Asia)
(Pictures coming soon. Be sure to check back esp. if you’re in Singapore.) Commuting by bike is becoming more popular around the world, likely inspired by the increasing awareness of the environment and a desire for healthier lifestyles. Cycling is a great choice for transport not just because it takes cars off the road and…
Bungy vs. Skydive: Which one should I do?
Skydive and bungy jumping shows up on lot of people’s bucket lists. And who can blame them? There’s just something so compelling about launching yourself from height – and living to tell the tale, of course! And don’t base your decision on age, I know someone who did both activities at the age of 70…
What Does it Feel Like to Skydive?
Skydive Taupo 15, 000 ft. between me and the ground (I chose a higher altitude for more freefall time) 1min-ish seconds of freefall 500NZD including a tshirt, group video and pictures (around 250NZD for skydive only) These guys pick you up in a Hummer limo. Yep. Then we took a 10min drive to the small…
DIY Upcycle Projects For Old Climbing Ropes
It bothers me when climbing ropes need to be retired, especially when it still looks like it’s in great shape. It seems like such a waste to cut up a rope and send it to the dump. For safety reasons at my school, we retire our climbing equipment after five years of use, regardless of…
Attention Cyclists! Here’s Why You Need An Anti-Pollution Mask
Just what are you inhaling during your rush hour commute? For those of you who routinely cycle on roads, you will know how awful it is when a car in front of you accelerates and leaves you in a smoky cloud of exhaust fumes. In Singapore (and many other Southeast Asian countries) the worst culprit…
Why You Should Move To A New Country (At least for a while … )
Relocating to a new country is a big deal, I’m not going to lie. It is downright scary and stressful to even think about leaving a familiar environment and having to ‘start all over again’ in a new place. That being said, if you could choose to move overseas, do it. At least for a…
Teaching the Art of Camp Cooking and Assembling Backpacking Meals – Tropical Edition
RECIPES AT THE END OF POST!
Packing a Bike for Air Travel
I’m going home for the holidays and I wanted to bring my bike. Initially I thought it would be a huge hassle (and maybe it’s all relative) but after reading a few articles, watching a few Youtube videos and researching my airline baggage policies … I realized it wouldn’t be so bad. And apparently, people…
Horseshoe Crab Rescue and Research with the Nature Society of Singapore
A few months ago, I joined the Nature Society in Singapore.
Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit Trek – Sightseeing And Gearing Up In Kathmandu
December 1 2013 Singapore -> Kuala Lumpur -> Kathmandu
In Search Of The Woods 