Tom Allen @tomallen ?

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Portland – Why I’ll Remember The People Over The Place Favourite

I would love to say that this will be an account of the wonders of the city of Portland. Because here is another city of... Read more →
 

Kona Sutra 2012 Touring Bike – First Impressions

Full disclosure: Kona have supplied Ben and I with their flagship Sutra 2012 touring bicycles in return for feedback (go... Read more →
 

First London Screening Of ‘Janapar’ Coming In June

I wrote recently about my developing plans for Janapar, and I know that there are lots of people who've been waiting t... Read more →
 

Riding In The Rain – A Springtime Journey Through The Pacific North West Favourite

I did no prior research about this trip prior to my arrival in Vancouver just over a month ago. Although it goes directl... Read more →
 

Bring Back The Fun In Travel

Erin and Nick instantly reminded me of my younger self and Andy; two good friends, fresh-faced and idealistic, intoxicat... Read more →
 

This Is Claire’s Legacy. What Will Yours Be?

British readers may have heard the sad news of Claire Squires, who collapsed and died on the final bend of last weekend'... Read more →
 

The World Is Not Dangerous. So Why Are We Afraid?

"Ben." I lay on my back, staring upwards into blackness. Water dripped steadily from the heavy branches above, pounding ... Read more →
 

A Long Goodbye To Canada

Down at the Serpentine Swimming Club one January morning, as the last handful of bright pink bodies struggled back into ... Read more →
 

Is This The Most Livable City In The World?

For someone with a stubborn hatred of cities, I was surprised to find myself liking Vancouver. I even, on a couple of oc... Read more →
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