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February 7, 2020
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Essentials you Need for a Long Bike Ride Journey

If you’re set on travelling by bike, there’s no getting around it – you’re going to have to bring stuff, especially if it’s a cycling holiday that you are off on. The main truth for this stuff: less is certainly more. Many cyclists end up shipping excess stuff home a week or two into their...
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January 8, 2020
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Five Reasons to Visit Slovenia on Your Next Walking Holiday

Nestled in the heart of Europe and neighboured by Italy, Croatia, Austria and Hungary, it’s fair to say that Slovenia doesn’t receive the attention it should. As word spreads about the undeniable beauty of Lake Bled, it is true that more and more people have visited Slovenia’s Upper Carniolan region in recent years, however, there...
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January 8, 2020
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The Netherlands: A Country Built for Cycling

What comes to mind when you think of the Netherlands? Maybe it’s their vibrant tulip fields or their immense love of cheese. For bike-mad people like ourselves, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is synonymous with near-perfect cycling opportunities. With around 25% of the country’s landmass being either at or below sea level, this slice of...
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December 17, 2019
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Top Equipment Needed For a Walking Holiday

If you’re planning a walking holiday for the first time, then it’s important that you have the right equipment that will keep you safe and prepared for your trek. Many walking trips will take you across beautiful mountains and rural paths, a major change from walking around your local park so having equipment is a...
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October 25, 2019
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What Different Types Of Bikes Are There?

If you are planning on buying or renting a bike when you are inexperienced at cycling, you may be a little confused about all the different types to choose from. Here are the six major bicycle types to get you going.     Mountain Bikes Mountain bikes have wide tyres with lots of tread so...
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October 24, 2019
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Five Must-See Sights To See in Italy On Foot

Imagine yourself perched on Mount Etna: gravel, dirt and leaves crunching underneath your feet, filling your lungs with crisp fresh air and overlooking the spellbinding sight of Sicily below. There is nothing quite like the feeling of adventure outdoors and being one with nature – a mixture of excitement, anticipation and tranquillity. Rich in history,...
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June 27, 2019
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What to expect on Board on a Bike and Boat Holiday

Upon your arrival to your chosen tour, in this case, Central Dalmatia in Croatia you will be greeted by the local team on the dock next to the ship. If you arrive early as I did to Trogir, I checked in myself and my bag with the crew and then went to explore the local...
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November 8, 2018
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Trip Report – Croatia 2018

I had been looking forward to this trip for a while, as I always do when visiting a new country for the first time. From the minute I landed in Croatia I was greeted with an eclectic mix of friendliness and an eagerness to please which could be taken as people being rude. Croatian culture...
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September 20, 2018
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A FAM Trip To Switzerland

Switzerland……not often the first place that springs to mind when you think of an active cycling or walking holiday, but why not? Having spent 4 days at the start of September in this wonderful country I now have seen the glorious light! We were welcomed by representatives from Switzerland Tourism in London as well as...
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