Where to next? We had that great problem of not knowing where to go from China. In North Korea, we were recommended Thailand, in particular a training resort, Thanyapura. We did our research, and after learning it Continue Reading
Shannon, (from my ride in the Beijing mountains) organises group rides every weekend, which run alongside the Great Wall of China. He asked if I wanted to come. Of course I said yes! They have 3 groups, A+ (153km Continue Reading
Next stop, the Forbidden City! We were so intrigued by this place! On entry, the colours were so beautiful, we were excited to explore. This ‘city’ was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty Continue Reading
Sometimes the strangest things happen. We strolled into a random building in Beijing, close to our hotel and suddenly saw a sign that said: Vegan…. We followed it and it turned out to be the best restaurant Continue Reading
Arriving back to blue skies in Beijing! Arriving back at the NUO Hotel from North Korea, feeling a little shell shocked from what we had just experienced! It was nice to be in what we know as a ‘normal’ Continue Reading
The day came for us to see Pyongyang by arial view. After having our first experience in a helicopter in Franz Josep, and loving it, we were excited to do it again! Waiting at the airport, it was only us in the Continue Reading
Pyongyang looks like a city that was created in the 50s and 60s, where the architect got the assignment to make it feel like the year 2000. The only things missing are the flying automobiles. The buildings are Continue Reading
Back to where the journey began, Auckland…and what a journey this has been! Over 6000km driven, staying in 45 different places, training hard, and seeing so much beauty! Auckland is a cool place, with a Continue Reading
The earthquake last year took its toll on this cosmopolitan city. There are ‘rebuild’ tours, shops and tram tours solely dedicated to showing people the damage and how they are building it back again, whats coming Continue Reading
A great place to stay as a base if you want to explore the north of the south, just an hour from Abel Tasman, and less backpackers, if that’s not your thing. They have a few good places for swimming and gym Continue Reading
