Roberto Gallegos and Annika Wachter of Tasting Travels tell us all about the mysterious Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan. Just because it is Uzbekistan: I am not proud to admit it, but before planning our trip through Central Asia I had no idea where this country was. Cycling is a great way to get in touch with the countries [...]
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Top 5 Reasons to Go Bicycle Touring in Liberia
In Liberia you will feel like you’re the only tourist in the country. It wouldn’t suprise me if you actually will be. So, why pedalling over there, you might ask? Well, here are 5 very good reasons. Not in any particular order (How could you compare The forests of Liberia to The people of Liberia?), [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Go Bicycle Touring in Kosovo
The Balkans are gaining in popularity as a cycle touring destination. And rightfully so. Beautiful and diverse scenery, cultural attractions and reasonable prices make for a perfect two-wheeled holiday. Guest poster Jamie Wilson tells us why Kosovo made such a strong impression on him. In 2008, I cycled from Istanbul to Zadar (Croatia) across the [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Go Bicycle Touring in Mauritania
If a desert country strikes you as improbable place for a bicycle tour, read on and see if guest author Steve Cayford can change your mind. Reason # 1. Desert. If you like deserts there’s a good chance you’ll like Mauritania; that’s what the country’s all about. Sand, sun, wind, wide-open skies, cold nights, warm [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Go Bicycle Touring in Guatemala
A brief look at everybody’s favorite bicycle touring spot in Central America from guest author Bob Stanley. 1. Tikal Buried in the jungle, Tikal has the premier Mayan ruins in Guatemala. It is recommended that if you do decide to hang around there that you don’t get completely baked as you might find yourself having a few [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Go Bicycle Touring in Japan
Fellow round the world cyclists Sonja and Ali of Tour.tk share their love of bicycle touring in the Land of the Rising Sun. What? Only five reasons to go cycling in Japan? We could give you at least 50, so we might have to cheat a bit here… Reason #01: wild camping with no rules [...]
Top 5 Reasons to go Bicycle Touring in Iran
This may come as a surprise, but for many long-distance cyclists Iran tops the list of favorite destinations. Friedel and Andrew Grant absolutley fell in love with this misunderstood land. In the latest A-Z of bicycle touring guest post, they tell us more about the charm of pedalling through Persia. 1. Friendly People Out of [...]
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Top 5 Reasons to go Bicycle Touring in Hong Kong
5 Reasons to Cycle to Hong Kong 1) Food As a cycle tourist I often find that the majority of my day is occupied with thinking about what type of food I can next gorge upon. It is always a pleasure then to arrive in a city where food is not only varied and abundant, [...]
Top 5 reasons to go Bicycle Touring in Kazakhstan
Reason # 1: Winter If you want to try real winter tours, biking Kazakhstan will be the perfect country to do it in. In the north, there is snow from November to April. To experience a winter storm in 50 C below zero will give you memories for a lifetime. Reason # 2: Tian Shan [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Guinea
1)The diversity. You have everything you can wish for in Guinea. (Except deserts – but you´ll find enough sand on the dirt tracks you pedal on…I promise!). In the south you have the rainforests of the Nzérékoré region and in the center and northeast you have the savanna-like areas of Kankan and Faranah. In the [...]
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