Livestock: Organic Chicken Feed in Japan
Organic egg production is a fast and relatively simple way to develop a consistent income stream for your small farm.
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.
Farmer: Shinji Hashimoto
Shinji Hashimoto is equal parts farmer, philosopher and community leader.
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.
Yoga for Cyclists
Long-distance bicycle touring is tough on your body. You spend hours a day cramped up in a position that is hard on your wrists, neck, shoulders, back and legs, so it’s important to spend a little bit of time each day stretching to show your body a little love for all its hard work!
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.
Personal Care: Isao’s Natural Hair Oil
Hair can turn into dry kindling in the winter time, but a few drops of Isao’s natural hair oil will set things right.
Photos: Half Moon Bay, California
Pictures we took in Half Moon Bay, California.
Getting Balanced: Dairy-Free Vegan Ice Cream
How about a healthier alternative to ice cream? Freeze 4 bananas and run them through the blank screen of your juicer or blend in a food processor. Fold in a half a cup of chopped walnuts, a half a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and sweetener of your choice. Top with walnuts and/or shredded coconut. Enjoy without guilt!
Photos: Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Pictures we took while cycling through the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.
Farmers: Kris, Naome, Elina & Luca
Like all of our featured farmers, Kris and his family share an appreciation for things that grow.
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.
Getting Balanced: Chicken Salad with Radish, Scallions & Almonds
An unbelievably delicious salad! Roast 2 bunches of radishes and scallions for 10 minutes. Fold in one pound of cooked chicken, a half cup of chopped almonds, a half cup of chopped mint and 2T of lime juice. Yum!
Farmer: Somreach
We met Somreach in Siem Reap at our hotel, Khmer Cuisine B&B. When we greeted and thanked him in his native tongue, he told us it made him happy that we were trying to learn his language, so he spent the rest of our visit tutoring us on the Khmer language!
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.
How To Make Raised Garden Beds
A wise farmer named Sun once told me that growing food is all about managing the soil.
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.