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Routes of Change

Circumnavigating the world without ever using motorized transportation. Read more
  • Dance break in Laos

    October 13, 2017 in Laos ⋅ 🌧 27 °C

    Do you know what makes me happy! Laos has somehow managed to avoid the crazy over the top honking culture that plagues Vietnam's roadways. It's amazing how much more peaceful the roads are when every motorbike and car doesn't use their enhanced horn every five seconds. Sorry Vietnam 🇻🇳. Laos 🇱🇦 has you beat here. #hornfreevietnam #peacefulroads #laosnohonk #noisepollution #peaceandquiet #dancewhenyouarehappy #vietnamlaos #laosdance #ricepaddyhopRead more

  • Paddling down the Mekong River

    October 19, 2017 in Laos ⋅ 🌧 30 °C

    Day 1. We became acquaintances with the many whirlpools on the river. The Mekong is like no other river I've been on. There are many times where it seems like the eddies on either side of the river are touching each other. Water is bubbling up all over the place. #mekongriver #chillout #melodramatic #riverpaddling @mec #mekongpaddleRead more

  • Rough waters on the Mekong

    November 12, 2017 in Laos ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C

    This was the moment when it started getting more interesting on the Nam Houng river. We walked the boat down the next set of rapids and sunk it on the set after that. #riveradventures #riverlife #mekongwatershed #mekongtrip #mekongdiscoverytrail #laosrivertrip @mec #paddlerivers @canoekayakmag @adventuremagazine #mekongpaddle #damdetour #deutschpaddles #imonaboat #muddywaters #asiaadventures #rchange #getlostnow

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  • Biking in Vientiane

    December 1, 2017 in Laos ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    The Vertical Runway or Lao version of the Arc De Triomphe, so named because it was built with cement donated by the US for the purpose of building an airport runway. #laoarcdetriomphe #vientiane #laos #verticalrunway #cruisingRead more

  • Biking Cambodia

    January 5, 2018 in Laos ⋅ 🌧 31 °C

    It’s been hot on the roads and Cambodians are like most people everywhere on this planet. Welcoming, friendly, and honest. #sayhitostrangers #hellostranger #hellofalang #trustinthedifferent #rchange #strangeisgood #beweird #flannelpajamas #goodbyeRead more

  • Biking to Siem Reap

    January 6, 2018 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C

    171 km today melting into the pavement. I did make the smart move to stop at a crazy awesome old ruin though. #roadtoangkor #cyclingcambodia #bicycletourcambodia #nomotorcambodia #hellocambodia🇰🇭

  • Biking to Angkor Wat

    January 11, 2018 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    Sometimes tourist attractions aren’t worth the hype, money, or crowds. I was concerned Angkor Wat was going to be one of these places but I have been pleasantly surprised. I have meditated on pyramids and temples all to myself. The jungle is alive here and the bicycling is a shaded paradise. Much respect to the celestial nymph Mera. #pyramidsofcambodia #celestialnymph #angkornomotor #rchange #bicycleangkor #whatwat #plasticfreecambodia #sanskrit #pyramidsoftheworld #closertothesunRead more

  • Biking through Bangkok

    February 2, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ 🌧 28 °C

    I escaped Bangkok today. It wasn’t an easy one. The 170km started with dodging traffic in morning rush hour and finished with five hours of torrential rain. Before the rain came my feet were already soaked from the worst wrong turn I could have made down a flooded street and back again the same way. Not sure why it was flooded but there was a river of water running down it. My skin is all wrinkled wet and the chafe is present. I’m super happy to find the fresh air and take this mask off though! #exhaustbreath #countrylife #cyclethailand #cyclebangkok #bicyclebkkRead more

  • Paddling to Koh Lanta, Thailand

    February 9, 2018 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    🚴🏼‍♂️ 89km - 🚣🏼‍♂️ 2km -🚴🏼‍♂️ 13km. Big thanks to my good friends Tanis and Joel who helped find this boat for me to row to Koh Lanta. It wasn’t the most comfortable setup but it felt great to be rowing on the ocean once again. Finished the day with my first ever 🌅 dip in the Andaman Sea! Great way to start some rest days after ~800 km in 6 days from Bangkok. My butt is ready for relaxation. #oceanrow #huahinferry #nomotor #rowtheferry #cycletouring #rowboats #oarnorthwest @oarnorthwest #kohlantaRead more

  • Visiting Napoh Eco Farm by Bike

    February 20, 2018 in Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C

    It has been a very warm welcome to Malaysia 🇲🇾! I crossed the border and arrived at the Napoh Eco Farm within an hour and met a bunch of awesome people. The next morning I shared some tales with a scout group. #malaysianscouts #bikeinmalaysia #bikeacrossborders #sharewhatyouknow #wwoofRead more

  • Kayaking to Indonesia

    June 30, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ 🌧 30 °C

    It was a hot and wet 15 NM today. My kayaking body is feeling okay but it will be sore when I let it be. That’s Singapore in the background. They don’t let you paddle in their surrounding waters. Security. #kayaksareaafe #kayaksaredangerous #piratesaresafe #perspectivesareeverything #imhappy #kayakdays #kayaktrip #malaysiatoindonesiapaddle #malakastraitpaddle #paddleadventures 🚣🏽‍♀️ - 15NMaRead more

  • Biking with a crew in Riau

    July 18, 2018 in Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C

    Big thanks to my superstar hosts in Kerinci. Bonita the kayak is safely stored and my wheels are back and running smooth on the pavement. Terima Kasih! To Sonny, Cecep, and the whole Kerinci Bike crew! You gents are solid. #warmshowers #bikecommunity #bicycletour #sumatra #rchangeRead more

  • Friends in Desa Lirik Area

    July 19, 2018 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 31 °C

    I got my first speeding ticket!...just kidding. I did however have my first police escort of the trip and the honour of staying at the Police Commander’s home. He happened to be a member of the awesome Lirik Bike Community. We enjoyed delicious bbq’d fish together. #mantap #cyclingcommunity #cyclingsolidarity #bikecops #lirikbikecommunity #toserveandprotect #policeescort #tampamotor #nomotormanRead more

  • Biking around Tanjung Setia Beach

    October 25, 2018 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 26 °C

    I said goodbye to B and dropped her off at her new family’s place. 😭 heartbroken. Thankfully her new family is awesome and have offered to take her to get spayed (when she’s old enough) and also send photo updates. I know one of you wanted to help her get spayed and also someone wanted her to have her own Instagram page. Now is your chance to help. I’m offering up one secret perk with all the contribution going to B’s operation. In return I will gift the generous donor the book, film, and other treats! UPDATE!!! Big thanks to Ford of @thurstonolsen who has stepped up to support the operation . #bthepuppy #bikingwithapuppy #puppylove #bobbarker #haveyourpetsspayedorneutered #secretperkRead more

  • Biking up West Sumatra

    November 14, 2018 in Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 25 °C

    It’s been a tough few days on the bike. Easily over 6000m of elevation gain. Mostly crazy drivers and gnarly exhaust inhalation but also some nice moments through beautiful jungle with monkeys everywhere. 🚴🏼‍♂️- 125km. #roadercoaster #cyclesumatra #cyclingadventures #bicicleta #sepeda #gowesindonesiaRead more