Why pedal the Underground Railroad?
When both of us were in elementary school we read the book Underground to Canada. I remember as a child the[...]
The Power of Yes
As usual, Matt was ahead of me. I could see him waiting at what looked like the top of another[...]
Ultimate Guide to Downtown Mobile Alabama
Attending a convention in Mobile? Going on a Carnival Fantasy Cruise?  Visiting Mobile for Mardi Gras? Regardless of what brings[...]
Getting to the start of our bike adventure: Selling our used car in Mobile Alabama
The scrap dealers in Calgary suggested Matt’s car was only worth $80 Canadian dollars. WTH?! While it was a piece[...]
Luche Libre in Mexico – An experience Not To Be Missed
This is family entertainment Mexican style!Hamburgueeeeeesa!! Hamburgueeeeesa!! Hamburgueeeesa!! This was the scream of the crowd as the 150 Kg ‘Hamburger[...]
We are quitters! FAQ’s about our retirement plans
  When I was a kid, I knew it was never a good thing to quit. My mother made me[...]
Eating our way through Mobile Alabama
We were lucky enough to sample many of the culinary delights in our short time in Mobile, Alabama. Although we[...]
Take a Hike
Europe redefines Old. Every city we have been in has an Old Town, maybe an Old Castle, and certainly Old[...]
The Woman in the Mirror – Lessons from a woman who lives in her van
This is a guest post by a good friend of ours who is currently living in a van as she[...]
Wondering where the lions are?
Well Mr. Cochburn they are in the Ngorogoro Crater in Tanzania! This is also where you are more likely to[...]
Mazatlan then & now
Mazatlan - the shrimp capital of Mexico and renowned party place of spring break fame. Back in the late eighties[...]
A Long Look Back And A Look Forward – 2020 – 2022 (Part 1)
You have not heard much from us recently. Yes this has been by design. We were quite deliberate in determining[...]
Hitchhiking across Canada: Our Experience & Practical Tips
Our Rideshare from Collingwood ON to Regina SK had failed miserably. We managed to get into the hinterland of Canada,[...]
People In Our Neighbourhood
We a both fundamentally believe that ‘People are good.’ This thinking has been a foundation of our willingness to roam[...]
2018 Year in Review / Looking forward to 2019
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2023 Year in Review
This could be the first time we have written a year in review at the time you are supposed to[...]
The Magic of New Friendships- An Uncruise from Costa Rica to Panama
I felt the magic on the third night of our cruise - sitting on the Bow of the ship drinking[...]
We gotta get out of this place!
"No we can't leave tomorrow, it's too lovely here" ~ Matt It needs to be scientifically confirmed, but I do[...]