Spotlight on Empire Coffee

Spotlight on Empire Coffee

What makes for a great café? Fine coffee, tempting baked goods, and a lively and trendy vibe are usually prerequisites. But when you add stellar lake views and a year-round solarium, well, that’s just getting unfair. So it is that Empire Coffee hits the mark any way...
Albania to Macedonia and Back Again

Albania to Macedonia and Back Again

We spent two days cycling along the western edge of Macedonia, a brief interlude before heading back to Albania and toward Montenegro. A stream of hotels still closed for the winter reminded us that we were ahead of the busy summer season on Lake Ohrid. Ohrid is...
A taste of Patagonia in British Columbia

A taste of Patagonia in British Columbia

Patagonia conjures up images of spectacular wilderness, remoteness and an almost mythical allure. But it sure is a long way away.   If you’re looking for a cycling tour that has the feel of Patagonia but is more accessible, British Columbia’s Kootenay region is...