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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I am someone who rarely follows the popular touristy hot spots. Not because I think they aren’t exciting but because the crowds easily overwhelm me and take away the joy of seeing even the most stunning location. Mount Vesuvius in Italy surely doesn’t fall under the ‘off-the-beaten-path’ category, yet it is still possible to enjoy
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Last year, when I cycled through Sicily, the lunar landscape of mighty Etna awed me like only a few places before. I vowed to return and hike one of the world’s most active volcanoes. In May 2023, I was back in Sicily, ready to climb as high as possible through the lava fields and around the
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Travelling by train is probably the most convenient way to bring your bicycle to places. You skip all this dismantling and packing that’s inevitable when taking your bicycle on a plane. But the rules for taking your bike on a train can be confusing and complicated. In this article, I attempted to gather as much information on
Taking a bicycle on a train in Europe. A comprehensive guide. Read More »
Before I went cycling in Sicily, most things I could find online were warnings about crazy drivers, bad roads and omnipresent litter. I couldn’t find any reports of women bike touring in Sicily solo. Should I be alarmed? Are there any reasons none of them dared to go there on her own? Or is it
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There are places where you go because you really want to, and there are those you visit because you happen to be nearby or they are just on the way. I never dreamt of travelling to Sicily, but I took the opportunity to visit when I was in Malta. Being less than 2 hours ferry
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I was sure that the times, when I could be so amazed by the mountains that I would just run around with open mouth and take picture after picture, were long gone since I spent a couple months in Swiss Alps or since some of my trips to Norway. You know how it is with
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When I was planning my journey, I didn’t know a lot. I didn’t know what countries I was going to visit, where I was going to sleep, how long I would be gone, or how much money I would spend. I knew one thing though: I would cycle. A lot, many hours, on new roads.
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Three weeks in Switzerland are truly idyllic. My life is limited to cycling, hiking and good food in a good company. But the road is calling, there are plenty of things to see and plenty of adventures to experience. Finally there comes a day when I have to pack my bags, leave the base camp
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