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Bicycle Touring Norway
Before visiting, I knew 5 things about Norway:The roads are really, really steep.Everything is crazy expensive.Vicious mosquitoes and midges attack any unprotected flesh.The weather is stormy and unsettled all year long.The wild camping is wonderful.
A Brief Guide to Bicycle Touring in Africa
Africa is a place that can appear both exciting and slightly intimidating for cyclists planning a bike tour. Alongside amazing cultures and landscapes is a fear of the unknown. Not nearly as much information is out there for Africa, compared
Finally in Finland: Toothaches, ticks and tunnels of trees!
We weren’t supposed to cycle Finland just yet. The plan was to bike all the way through Sweden and up into Norway.Then I got a toothache. The kind of toothache that’s impossible to block out and keep on riding. So
Which countries are safe for bicycle touring?
ShareTweet Would you cycle the world's most dangerous tourist destinations? Many people do. Before setting off on a round the world bicycle tour, it's important to inform yourself about potential hot spots. That way you can make informed decisions about
Random Saddle Tales
Stranded in the Southwest
You must visit Southwest Australia. We’d been hearing that mantra since we touched down in tropical Darwin almost two months back. And how could we resist? Locals promised us some of the best scenery in Australia- fields of colorful wildflowers,
A Short Spin Through Laos–Land of Smiles!
We love Laos. This is where we met way back in 1996 and the country will always hold a special place in our hearts. Much has changed since we backpacked there in the mid-90’s. Back then there was no tourist
Bye-Bye Bike Path
It was time to venture off the bike paths. If we stuck to the official trails, we’d exit the country believing all Koreans ride fancy bikes and look good in spandex. After several car-free weeks, we thought it best to
When things go Wrong
If there’s one thing that’s a certainty about bicycle touring, it’s that Things Will Go Wrong! Equipment will fail, uncooperative weather will foil carefully laid plans, the cycling companion with whom you thought you’d be a perfect match will turn
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