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Musings + Myths

Default Mode: don’t let it stand in the way of a big bike tour

Default Mode: don’t let it stand in the way of a big bike tour

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

World Biking January 2, 2020January 4, 2020 Musings + Myths, Resources 19 Comments Read more

How to finance a long distance bicycle tour

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

World Biking April 19, 2019January 15, 2020 Musings + Myths, Resources 13 Comments Read more

After the Tour: coping with a return to ‘real life’

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

World Biking July 21, 2017January 21, 2019 Guest Posts, Musings + Myths No Comments Read more

5 Common Myths about Cycling Southeast Asia

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

World Biking April 3, 2017January 4, 2020 Asia, Musings + Myths, Resources 4 Comments Read more

Are Bicycle Travelers Privileged?

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

World Biking January 14, 2017January 26, 2017 Musings + Myths, Resources 9 Comments Read more

7 Myths about Cycling Iran

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

World Biking May 7, 2016January 8, 2020 Destination Planning, Middle East, Musings + Myths, Tour Updates 19 Comments Read more

Thoughts on Sticking it Out

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

World Biking July 20, 2012December 30, 2019 Borneo Bicycle Touring, Indonesia Bicycle Touring, Musings + Myths, Resources, Tour Updates 4 Comments Read more

A well-balanced bike tour: 6 ways to make cycling more fun and rewarding

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,

World Biking June 25, 2012December 30, 2019 Musings + Myths, Resources 2 Comments Read more

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

World Biking July 5, 2011December 30, 2016 Musings + Myths, Resources 18 Comments Read more

60 months on tour, 60 lessons learned from life on the road

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

World Biking June 3, 2011December 30, 2016 Musings + Myths, Resources 8 Comments Read more
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