Travelling by bike in North Macedonia – practical guide
Imagine roads with almost no cars, going through vast mountain landscapes and along pristine lakes. Add…
Paradise lost – cycling in North Macedonia
Every time I visit the Balkans, it’s like coming back. Although, I’ve never lived there, I…
Silence ain’t golden – using Couch Surfing as a woman
CouchSurfing references are a tricky matter. They should be your compass in the quest for the…
Bicycle touring in Slovakia – 13 reasons why
Probably the most underrated cycling destination in Europe. Hilly, green and idyllic Slovakia is made for…
Kyrgyz Tales, part 4: a brief episode with cycling solo and an epilogue with no cycling at all
I felt their eyes on me.
“You alone?”
“No, my husband is right behind me,” I answered knowing…
Kyrgyz Tales, Part 3: Jottings from Karakol
It was like in a base camp. I mean, besides electricity, fast wi-fi and the shop…
Kyrgyz tales, part 2: beach vibes at Issyk-Kul, fairytale and not-really-fairytale canyons and hunger for adventure
I don’t remember his name. Let’s just call him “Mister Five Thousand Benefits”. He joined us…
Kyrgyz tales, part 1: Always look on the bright side
I don’t like flying. Not because I’m scared of it. I actually feel pretty safe on…
Bosnia: Mysterious, intriguing and somehow familiar
It was surprisingly familiar. Unplastered houses among the fields. Hills covered with juicy, green grass. On…
Croatia for the first time – a quick ride down to the coast and an even quicker escape
I arrived at the border crossing and took a place in line behind plenty of cars….
Bled, Soča, Julian Alps and the Steve Jobs of flip flops – Slovenia (and a bit of Austria) by bike
From the Italian Dolomites I headed to Austria. I don’t even know why, because somehow I really…
Wet, cold and breathtaking – camping in the Dolomites
I was sure that the times, when I could be so amazed by the mountains that…