Why not give the bicycle touring lifestyle a try? I’m guessing many of you would like to set off on a long-distance cycle tour. Someday. You’re just not quite sure when. At the moment, your focus is elsewhere. Perhaps your
How to finance a long distance bicycle tour
The question you’ve been dying to ask. Almost nobody ever comes right out and asks us how we finance our round the world bicycle tour. But most people are curious as to how we were able to quit our jobs
After the Tour: coping with a return to ‘real life’
Every tour eventually comes to an end. The transition from world traveler to sedentary citizen is stressful for many. In today’s guest post, a couple shares their experience of returning to the real world. The guest posters prefer to remain
5 Common Myths about Cycling Southeast Asia
It’s too touristy—you’ll be surrounded by hordes of cyclists and swarms of backpackers. 100% not true. Of course if you’re hungry for company, there’ll be no shortage of places to connect with fellow tourists. But if you’re in search of
Are Bicycle Travelers Privileged?
While doing research for the new Women Cycle the World website, I came across a story about a couple who had quit their jobs to go bike touring with their dog.In the comments section I came across this:If I quit my “Corporate
7 Myths about Cycling Iran
Iran is one of the most misunderstood countries on the planet. Almost everyone who has the opportunity to visit Iran, falls in love with its warm and generous people. The country certainly has its challenges, but there are many misconceptions
Thoughts on Sticking it Out
I hate the feeling of giving up. You probably do, too. Yet we all have those throw-in-the-towel days. During our two and a half months biking around Borneo I’ve had plenty of them. But I stuck it out. And I’m
A well-balanced bike tour: 6 ways to make cycling more fun and rewarding
If you’re holed up in an office somewhere crunching numbers, creating a PowerPoint presentation or answering emails, you might find it hard to believe that bike touring can be anything less than mind-blowing fun and adventure. Reality check. Cycle touring,
7 Tips for a Successful Bicycle Tour
The idea of “succeeding” at bicycle touring probably sounds strange to you. After all, a bicycle tour is supposed to be fun. It’s not a job to be judged and evaluated. Let’s just say success is doing what you set
60 months on tour, 60 lessons learned from life on the road
World Biking 5 Year Anniversary!Cycling around the planet for five years you’re bound to learn something about the world. Here are a few things that have stuck with us: All ‘helpful’ road directions should be disregarded unless confirmed by a