The biggest shift in recreational cycling has made its way to cycle travel. Enter the e-bike! E-bikes, or bikes with a battery-powered “pedal assist,” feel just like a standard push bike, but the built-in electric motor kicks in when the rider begins to pedal. The pedal assist is as strong or as subtle as you […]
Category Archives: Southeast Asia
You Can’t Bike Through the Mall
Going to the mall does have its place in our lives, more about health but don’t let the lure of the food court and luxury goods make you forget the joys of exploring the myriad markets that have been and still are an integral part of life, especially in South East Asia. Each SpiceRoads trip […]
The Common Tourist Attraction You Should Avoid When Visiting Thailand
Each year thousands of tourists to Thailand tell their friends and family about their experiences with the delicious food, beautiful scenery, stunning Buddhist temples, and photos of themselves with animals, such as tigers and elephants, and tales of riding atop a massive elephant, or elephants playing football or painting. Unfortunately, few stop to consider how it […]
A Traveler’s Guide to Mai Chau
A Traveler’s Guide to Mai Chau Vietnam is a beautiful country with stunning scenery, beautiful backdrops and a long list of must-see places. Right at the top of this list should be Mai Chau, a rural area in the north-west of the country, and around 160 km from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. This […]
10 World Heritage Sites You Will See on Our Tours Through Asia
A World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by UNESCO as being culturally or physically significant. Founded in 1972 to protect endangered monuments in Egypt and Sudan, a World Heritage Site can range from being a lake to an entire city. As of this year, there are 1031 listed sites spanning over 163 countries […]
Day Tripping Along the Mekong River Valley
You don’t need a lot of time for a biking adventure. There are plenty of day trips that can help satisfy the need for a two-wheeled tour, be it through the city or countryside, on or off road. Not all of us can take a week or two, much less four or five days, to […]
Cycle Through History: Visit to a World Heritage Site
World Heritage status indicates a location’s cultural or natural outstanding significance to the region. The national and international efforts that go into preserving and protecting these national gems guarantee an enriching visit, on or off the bicycle. Many historical and natural landmarks can’t survive without some help. The ravages of time, from natural erosion, overgrowth, […]