You bought a tent and want to head on your great outdoor adventure, but now you read that wild camping is illegal in many European countries. Does it mean you are doomed to stay on official campgrounds, surrounded by families with kids or groups of young party makers and paying 15 euros a night? Luckily, […]
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Travelling by bicycle is a liberating experience and a demanding physical and mental challenge. The increasing popularity of electric bikes could make cycling more accessible, with the motor assistance allowing you to conquer hills with less effort and go further and faster. Yet e-bike touring or e-bikepacking comes with a different set of challenges. Andrew
E-Bike Touring Guide: Andrew Flood’s tips on bike touring and bikepacking by e-bike Read More »
Are you looking for a secure and sturdy phone mount that will enable you to use your phone for navigation during your bicycle tours? After over six years of cycling adventures with Quad Lock, this little phone mount is one of the most reliable cycling accessories I’ve ever had. I’ve written this review to help
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I’m a picky reader. Most books about bicycle touring and classic travelogues just put me to sleep. But Rebecca Lowe’s Slow Road to Tehran is not just a book about bicycle touring, which the author herself bluntly admits in the first paragraphs. While cycling from London to Tehran, Lowe attempts to understand the complexity of the Middle
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Leaving your job behind and embarking on an adventure with the ultimate freedom is as scary as exciting. Travelling long term, without a stable base and income, is a different cup of tea than a quick vacation. This article will cover the most crucial elements of preparing for sabbatical and long term travels. I will
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Most people hear the word bison and think about the massive mammals roaming through the grasslands of North America. But their once nearly extinct cousin, the European Bison, inhabits dense forests in Eastern Poland. I recently had a chance to see it. How should you plan your visit to Białowieża Forest to maximise the chances of spotting
Visiting Białowieża Forest. How to find the European bison? Read More »
There’s something beautifully liberating about the rhythmic patter of raindrops on your cycling helmet and the shimmering silver trails they leave behind on the pavement. Yet a few things can be more discouraging than squeezing your feet into soaked shoes or biking downhill with freezing fingers and a sopping jacket on your back. Rainy days
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The Vistula Spit is one of the most beautiful bike routes on the Polish coast, perfect for beginners and cycling with kids. Or for those who, like me, need a flat and easy route after a long break from cycling. Many bicycle travellers visiting Poland choose the Eurovelo 10 Baltic Sea cycling route, a.k.a. R-10
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While the Alpe Adria and other scenic cycling routes in the Alps attract thousands of active tourists each year, the picturesque Theth Valley in the Albanian Alps is still untouched by mass tourism. The remote location and rugged terrain make it a cyclist’s paradise, attracting adventurers seeking an authentic encounter with nature. I cycled from Shkoder
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The thrill of an open road, the wind in my hair, and the sun on my face always make me feel like I could travel on my bike forever. The heatwave can be a challenging companion on your cycling adventure. How to survive cycling in the heat? When is it too hot to cycle? How
Bike, Sweat, and Gears. Strategies for cycling in hot temperatures Read More »
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