Kevin Ricker Changes Course While Cycling Japan

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Kevin Ricker is a native Colorado resident who moved to Japan to teach English and then decided to explore his new homeland by bicycle. When Kevin first contacted me about his cycling adventure in Japan, he stated that he... 

Yakima ShipRacker Bicycle And Boat Transport For Extreme World Travelers

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For anyone who has ever wanted to travel by boat, head into dock and take off on your bicycle to explore the nearby towns and villages, there is the Yakama ShipRacker. According to TheDesignBlog.org, “Coastal areas... 

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera

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This is my current point and shoot digital camera. It’s an 8 megapixel camera with a 3X standard and 12X digital zoom. The Canon Powershot SD1100 has a wide 2.5 inch LCD screen, an optical viewfinder, image stabilization,... 

New Bicycle Touring Pro Facebook Page

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If you are a fan of Facebook, I’ve got some exciting news for you. The news is that I just recently created a Bicycle Touring Pro Facebook Page, where Facebook users can connect, communicate, and share inspirational... 

The Constant Struggle To Balance Work And Play

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My big goal for 2009 was to “Work Smart”. I say “was” because I don’t think I’ve been doing a very good job of it. In late 2008, I read Seth Godin’s book, “The Dip”, which according to its subtitle... 

Jim Malusa’s “Into Thick Air” – A Book Review

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I was recently sent a copy of Jim Malusa’s new book,“Into Thick Air - Biking to the Bellybutton of Six Continents” and asked to review it. I happily accepted and had the great pleasure of reading the book during... 

Reader Poll: Video Production And The Global Economy

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Hello everyone! I have two quick questions for you… and if you have a second, I’d appreciate it if you could help me out by simply leaving a comment/suggestion below. AKPC_IDS += "1598,"; Read More →

50% Off The Ultimate Guide To Free Lodging

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It’s been almost a year since I released “The Ultimate Guide To Free Lodging” – a manual and audio course that takes you by the hand and walks you step-by-step through the process of obtaining free... 

How To Make Unlimited International Phone Calls For Only $2.49 Per Month

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My cell phone sucks! And it sucks, because it only works in the United States. It doesn’t have any fancy functions and besides the built in alarm clock and calculator, all it can really do is send and receive national... 

Unlimited Calls For $3.00 Per Month With Skype

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Skype is a free software program that allows you to call any other Skype user for free from your computer. And if you want to call a regular phone number (such as a landline or cell phone), those calls usually cost around... 

Travel Expenses – Switzerland In February

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How much does one month of travel in Switzerland cost? Well, if you haven’t yet read my last post on this matter, check it out here. In that post I showed how my first month in Switzerland cost me just over $,1700 USD.... 

Beyond Bicycle Touring With Range Rover

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The Range Rover from Land Rover is a car built around a lifestyle. The people who buy Range Rovers are not just buying an expensive car, they are buying a lifestyle! Now watch the commercial below and tell me you wouldn’t... 

Cycle For Change Interviews The Bicycle Touring Pro

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I recently conducted an interview with Gavin from Cycle-For-Change.com and in the interview I was asked to discuss my bicycle touring experiences, the experiences of those who come looking for information here at BicycleTouringPro.com,... 

How Land Rover Could Forever Change The Way Bicyclist Tourists Are Perceived

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The following is a commercial by Land Rover. Please watch it, as it is imperative to understanding the rest of this article. The reason I wanted you to watch that video is because when I think about “bicycle touring”...