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Thanks for stopping by Passports, Paths & Pedals, our travel and cycling blog! We are not a “quit our jobs to travel the world” kind of duo—just two people balancing full-time careers and a cozy home life with our dog and cat while still chasing meaningful adventures. We document our travels, share what we’ve learned, and offer trip ideas and practical tips inspired by our love of history, beautiful landscapes, great food, and bikes.

Currently we are working on Erin’s goal of visiting 40 countries by age 40 (three more years to go!) and really embracing bike travel – touring and packing – for the unique experiences it brings.

We post travel-related content every Wednesday and bike-related content every other Sunday.

Our Latest Posts:

Day Hike on the Nā Pali Coast, Kauaʻi

2 days ago

The Nā Pali Coast was the moment on our Kauaʻi trip that genuinely felt unreal. Jurassic-green cliffs, knife-edge ridgelines, and valleys plunging straight into that vast Pacific blue — it’s …

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Trains & Metro in Japan: How to Get Around

6 days ago

Trains in Japan are famously efficient, clean, and almost always on time. They form the backbone of travel across the country, whether you’re zipping between cities on a shinkansen or …

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Cycling the Golden Gate Bridge

1 week ago

Few bike rides are as iconic as cycling the Golden Gate Bridge. One moment you’re weaving through city streets, the next you’re floating above the Pacific with fog drifting in …

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Two Days in Takayama: Sake & Japan’s Alpine Old Town

2 weeks ago

Tucked into the Japanese Alps, Takayama is one of those places that quietly wins you over. At first glance, coming out of the train station, it feels like a small …

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Fueling on the Bike & Avoiding Bonking

2 weeks ago

If you’re new to cycling, you may or may not have heard the term “bonk.” Bonking sounds like it might be fun, right? Not quite. It’s that, sudden moment when …

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5 Stunning Viewpoints in Porto You Won’t Want to Miss

3 weeks ago

Find the best viewpoints in Porto, from riverfront panoramas to hilltop miradouros with unforgettable views of Portugal’s colorful city …

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Our Most Popular Posts:

A Day in El Yunque National Park10/12/2025

Discover San Juan: Old World Charm Meets Modern Energy07/01/2026

A Biking Day Trip – from Amsterdam to Haarlem16/11/2025

Gozo Getaway: Exploring Malta’s Scenic Sister Island14/10/2025

Cycling the famous Shimanami Kaido route in Japan14/12/2025

Understanding your Road Bike Gears & Cadence21/12/2025

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