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About World Biking
We're Amaya and Eric, two ordinary people who gave up regular lives to become bicycle nomads and cycle around the world. Since 2006, our two-wheeled journey has taken us almost 100,000 kilometers through 80 countries on 5 continents.





Quick Tour Stats
On the Road: 5 years, 11 months, 6 days
Total Kilometers: 110, 480
Countries: 89
Current Destination: Kuching, Malaysia on the island of Borneo, heading to Brunei
Just 107 countries to go!
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Guest Posts Archive
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Top 5 Reasons to Go Bicycle Touring in Japan
Posted on April 24, 2012 | 1 CommentFellow 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... -
Top 5 Reasons to go Bicycle Touring in Iran
Posted on March 24, 2012 | No CommentsThis 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... -
Top 5 Reasons to go Bicycle Touring in Hong Kong
Posted on March 6, 2012 | No Comments5 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... -
Top 5 reasons to go Bicycle Touring in Kazakhstan
Posted on March 1, 2012 | No CommentsReason # 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... -
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Guinea
Posted on February 27, 2012 | No Comments1)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... -
Top 5 reasons to Cycle Guyana
Posted on February 10, 2012 | 1 CommentAre you one of those cyclists who gets a thrill out of pedaling through remote corners of the planet ignored by the masses? Looking to discover some of the last vestiges of pristine jungle in South America? Guyana’s the country for you and this week’s... -
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle France
Posted on January 29, 2012 | No CommentsGuest author Maggie LaCoste is a France aficionado. Read any further and you risk dropping everything to set off on a tour of one of the world’s most popular cycling destinations. When you think of French cycling, most of us think of Le Tour, the... -
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Ethiopia
Posted on November 30, 2011 | 1 CommentEthiopia is often equated with relentless hills, stone-throwing children and shouts of “you, you, you.” Sure, it’s not the easiest country for a cycle tourist to take on, but for those who persevere the rewards are plentiful. Tim and Mat share a few of the reasons why... -
Top 5 reasons to Cycle Equatorial Guinea
Posted on November 27, 2011 | No CommentsEquatorial Guinea should top any list of obscure countries that deserve a visit. Inveterate bicycle tourist Lorenzo Rojo shares his reasons for what makes this minuscule Spanish-speaking country plopped down in the heart of Africa worth a detour. #5 Adventure and Discovery One of the absolute least-visited, least-cycled... -
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle the DRC
Posted on November 21, 2011 | No CommentsThe Democratic Republic of Congo seems to have that perfect mix of challenging roads, friendly locals and an element of uncertainty that makes it much-loved by adventure cyclists. This week, Peter Gostelow gives us his take on this chaotic Central African country. #5 The eastern...










