Cycling Death Road – A Tale of Two Riders!
Cycling Death Road in Bolivia has become a rite of passage for backpackers in South America. But it’s not for everyone. Read these two trip reports…
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Cycling Around The World – An Interview With Chris Pountney
Chris Pountney has achieved what most of us would consider impossible, or at the very least, highly implausible: cycling around …
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Biking Ruta de las Cascadas in Baños, Ecuador
Baños, Ecuador is the ultimate destination for adventure lovers, with an activity for every budget and adrenaline level. One thing you can’t miss in the area is biking the Ruta de Las Cascadas, or the Waterfall Route. The path follows the road from Baños to the town of Puyo, along the Río Pastaza canyon. The route leads you past 7 waterfalls, culminating in the mighty Pailón del Diablo, or Devil’s Cauldron.
Discover the Cochabamba Street Art Scene, Bolivia
The street art in Cochabamba, Bolivia, is truly a sight to behold. We took a bike tour around the city to learn the stories behind the incredible works that decorate the walls of Bolivia’s food capital.
Death Road Bolivia – Cycling the ‘World’s Most Dangerous Road’
Dubbed “The Most Dangerous Road in the World”, Yungas, or Death Road, Bolivia has become a top attraction for thrill-seekers. But, is it worth the risk?
Two Gringos Biking, Climbing and Paragliding Our Way Round South America!
Mila Brill and her boyfriend spent six incredible months mountain biking, rock climbing and paragliding in three countries of South America: Peru, Chile and Argentina. Through their encounters with local people they discovered amazing roads, scenery, secret climbing Meccas, awe-inspiring places to pitch their tent and along the way found ultimate freedom of life on the road and learnt some very important life lessons…
The Perfect Day of Cycling and Wine Tasting in Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina
It seems ridiculous to go to Argentina and not sample some wine. The country is renowned for its Malbec, so ordering a glass of the red stuff to wash down your thick slab of steak is surely a rite of passage. Traveler Helen Davey discovers the perfect day trip as she cycles from one vineyard to the next, sampling Mendoza’s finest in the hot sunshine…