Author Archives: Haley
Visa Requirements for US Citizens Traveling Abroad
US passport holders have a lot of freedom when it comes to traveling abroad, with the ability to visit 172 countries and territories visa-free or by obtaining a visa on arrival.
Photos: Hoi An, Vietnam
Pictures we took in Hoi An, Vietnam.
Photos: Halong Bay, Vietnam
Pictures we took at Halong Bay in Vietnam.
Photos: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Pictures we took in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Video: Travel Thailand
Footage from the 6 months we spent traveling Thailand by bicycle. Music: “Faraway” by Gramatik.
Photos: Sapporo, Japan
Pictures we took in Sapporo, Japan.
Photos: Lake Tahoe, California
Pictures we took in Lake Tahoe, California.
Photos: Moab, Utah
Pictures we took at Arches National Park and Canyon Lands in Moab, Utah.
Photos: Bangkok, Thailand
A gallery from our week in Bangkok, Thailand. See pictures of the Grand Palace, Temples and Reclining Buddha!
Photos: Boulder, Colorado
Pictures we took in Boulder, Colorado.
Photos: The Road From Cambodia to Vietnam
Pictures we took on our cycle route from Kep, Cambodia to Ha Tien, Vietnam.
Video: Travel Cambodia
A film about our bicycle tour through the beautiful, dusty country of Cambodia.
Photos: Murayama, Japan
Pictures we took in Murayama, Japan.
Photos: Tra Que Water Wheel Farm, Vietnam
Pictures we took at Tra Que Water Wheel Farm, Vietnam.
Photos: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Pictures we took in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
Recipe: Vegan Carrot Cake
It’s difficult to find a good recipe for carrot cake. It’s even more difficult to find a vegan recipe that doesn’t use some obscure egg or butter substitute.
Photos: Half Moon Bay, California
Pictures we took in Half Moon Bay, California.
Photos: Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Pictures we took while cycling through the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
Farmers: Phil, E & Thuy
Although our stay with Phil and his family was brief, we really enjoyed our time off the grid at Ashoka Farm.
Recipe: Gluten-Free Indonesian Banana Pancakes
Aunt Ketut’s delicious Indonesian banana pancakes! Makes 3-4 gluten-free pancakes.
Farmer: แม่ “Ma”
This strong, beautiful farmer single-handedly took care of us and over an acre of garden beds while we were living in Chat Trakan, Thailand.
How to Propagate Basil from Cuttings
Growing basil from cuttings is quite simple. Follow the steps below and you will have a healthy, thriving basil plant in just 2 weeks.
Video: How to Propagate Basil from Cuttings
Music by Marshall McGee. Be sure to check out our full article on how to propagate basil from cuttings.
Travel Guide: Malacca, Malaysia
Malacca is a beautiful city, rich with history and culture. As you walk along the cobblestone streets, you will notice the influence of British, Dutch and Portuguese colonialism in many aspects of the city’s architecture.
Travel Guide: Singapore
Planning a trip to Singapore? Here’s everything we learned during our one week stay in this architectural marvel.
Video: Travel Singapore
Sights and sounds of Singapore. Music by Gramatik.
Photos: Aquaponics Thailand
Pictures we took while volunteering at Aquaponics Thailand in Chat Trakan.
Photos: Bangkok Protest
Pictures we took on our walk through Lumpini Park during the Bangkok protest.
Earth Block Construction
While volunteering at Aquaponics Thailand, we had an opportunity to visit a local village to see how an earth block home was created, from start to finish.
Recipe: Raw Oatmeal Chocolate Balls
Looking for a good snack to satisfy your sweet tooth? Try these vegan oatmeal chocolate balls! They are both delicious and healthy.
Farmer: Bobby Burns
“I have Stargardt disease. I am legally blind. When I discovered worms were blind, I developed my passion. I call myself the worm warrior.”
Recipe: Pickled Garlic
Pickled garlic is a healthy, crunchy snack that won’t leave you with bad breath.
Video: Travel Indonesia
In 2013, we sold our possessions and left Hawaii to start a bicycle tour around the world. Our first stop was Indonesia.
Video: How to Make a Raised Garden Bed
To learn more, check out our full article: how to make a raised garden bed with Matt & Arafat at Kebun Kaki Bukit.
Photos: Chumphon, Thailand
Pictures of the beautiful temples, beaches, wildlife and waterfalls in Chumphon, Thailand.
Photos: Kinabatangan River, Borneo
Pictures of the proboscis monkeys, orangutans and hornbills we encountered as we cruised up the Kinabatangan River in Borneo, Malaysia.
Recipe: Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Waking up early in the morning to cycle is not easy. Neither is finding a healthy breakfast on the road. Most places serve fried chicken, rice or noodles, but there comes a time when a greasy meal is not appealing and you want something healthy and filling. So we came up with a solution!
Photos: Scuba Diving on Mabul Island, Malaysia
Pictures of of our stay on Mabul Island, Malaysia, where we became scuba certified.
Photos: Asiatic Organic Farm, Borneo
A gallery of the photos we took during our stay at Asiatic Organic Farm in Borneo, Malaysia.
Travel Guide: Banjarmasin, Indonesia
If you like to stray from the well-worn path or are looking for a real adventure, you will want to visit Banjarmasin. Rich with culture and charm, the city offers experiences you won’t find in any other part of Indonesia.
Travel Guide: Palangkaraya, Indonesia
There’s really only one reason to come to the capital city of Kalimantan–to see a wild orangutan.
Photos: Penang, Malaysia
A gallery of the photos we took in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Photos: Our Malaysian Family
A gallery of the photos we took with our adoptive Malaysian family in Serdang, Malaysia.
Farming In Borneo
In early January, we flew to Borneo for an opportunity to work on an organic farm in Sabah.