“Ladies Only” Waiting Area

Trains on the KTM Komuter line in Kuala Lumpur have several train cars reserved for women only. These cars are generally painted a cheerful pink.

My New MSR Whisperlite Universal

I’m now the proud and very happy owner of an MSR Whisperlite Universal stove. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I can finally stop fighting with my Trangia X2 multifuel burner – the stove that has made my cooking life a frustrating nightmare for so long.

Videos: Super Typhoon Yolanda – Destruction and Rebuilding in Tacloban (4)

Videos: Super Typhoon Yolanda – Destruction and Rebuilding in Tacloban (3)

Videos: Super Typhoon Yolanda – Destruction and Rebuilding in Tacloban (2)

Videos: Super Typhoon Yolanda – Destruction and Rebuilding in Tacloban (1)

Islamic Arts Museum in Kuala Lumpur

Talking About Pannier Bags, Tents, and Other Gear

Tuesday November 25, 2014
7:50 a.m.
My project for yesterday was to convert one of my front pannier bags into a knapsack. To do that, I had to return to the bike shop and ask Eddie to drill two more holes – this time through the back of the pannier bag. That was done quickly, and then I fiddled around with my extra nuts and bolts and …