Tips and Advice

If you have always been a keen cyclist before you had kids, but now have your very own brood in tow it’s important to remember that having very young children is no barrier to cycling, and in fact this can be one of the ideal times to get out there and cycle! Children from the...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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,...Read More

Bike and Boat Expectations 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...Read More

Croatian Trip Report 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...Read More

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...Read More

Bavaria is a beautiful part of Germany to explore by bike. If you remember watching the movie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang you may remember seeing a white castle that the car flew over? If you do, then this is a real castle in Bavaria. Exploring Bavaria by Bike Castle Neuschwanstein is in Schwangau which is...Read More