Late arriving, but what about a Wabi? http://www.wabicycles.com/bike_main_pg2011.html

Specifically designed with long distance cruising in mind.

I've been looking hard at Wabi, I need a new second bike. I own both a Steamroller and a Kilo. The Kilo is my current commuter bike. The Steamroller is undergoing a repaint and rebuild, that will probably keep it off the road for a couple of months, since I have limited time available. I enjoy riding the Steamroller far more than the Kilo.