Traveling

If there is one place to put on your bucket list of travels, it’s Egypt. Egypt holds a special place in our hearts as it was the destination that kicked off The Planet D in 2008 when we began our cycling journey from Cairo to Cape Town. We have been traveling ever since – well … Read more

From the sea cliffs of Northern Ireland to the adventure playground of Wales, it’s difficult deciding where to go first. Travelers in the UK are spoiled for choice with attractions within the buzzing urban streets of London England to the isolated coast of the North Coast 500’s Scottish Highlands. To help you plan your travels, … Read more

Ever since watching Africa the Serengeti on IMAX in 1994, we’ve had dreams of spying herds of wildebeest migrating across the massive Serengeti plains. Going on Safari in Africa is unlike anywhere else on earth. We’ve seen wildlife around the world, but we are never as excited as when we see a lion in the wild or … Read more

When visiting the UK, Dave and I are obsessed with castles. Heck, when visiting Europe in general, we can’t get enough of them. So naturally, Windsor Castle is at the top of our list. As the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, Windsor Castle draws visitors from across the globe and locals alike. … Read more

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is better than ever. Crews took advantage of the lack of visitors these past few years to take care of its constant renovations, and Italy’s most visited tourist destination is back in action. Just an hour from Florence by train, the Leaning tower of Pisa is one of the most famous towers … Read more

With Flintstone boulders and cartoon-like trees, the best hikes in Joshua Tree National Park are going to have you feeling like you’re on the set of a Hollywood movie. The park is named after the unusual Joshua Tree. When Mormon immigrants crossed the desert, they saw the trees limbs outstretched welcoming them to the land … Read more

Iceland has been the darling of adventure travel for nearly a decade with tourists flocking to its borders to see its mighty waterfalls, glaciers and fjords. Although not quite as popular as it once was, Iceland is still one of the top 50 most popular destinations for American tourists. We are certain that when you learn more facts … Read more

Bend has often been dubbed the “Outdoor playground of the West” and with good reason! With spectacular hiking trails, old growth ponderosa pines, and lava tubes standing in the shadow of the Cascade Mountains’ snow capped peaks this little slice of heaven is a must visit on any trip to Oregon. We enjoyed an amazing … Read more

Now that the UK is opening up and welcoming visitors again, it is the perfect time to start exploring the city before the crowds really start to take hold. While things in London aren’t open in full capacity and entries and tours are limited, that doesn’t mean you can’t get out and do some sightseeing. … Read more

Our travel gear has evolved over the years, and while there are still a few old standby items that we recommend, there are a lot of new ideas for you to add to your travel list too. Things have changed a lot in travel. We have to think about a few more things when stepping on … Read more