(December 2011, Ubud, Bali) For over a thousand years, the cycle of rice growing in Bali has been managed through water temples, organized by watershed districts. The irrigation system begins … Read more
Stay a little longer in Puglia and get to know the local food and wine, neighborhoods, and daily routines from the comfort of your home base.
Our cycling in Italy covered seven days. During that time we slept in seven different towns and managed to average 55 kilometers a day (35 miles/day), for a total of over 350K, or 200-plus miles. We loved the biking and the great introduction to Puglia.
To escape winter or spring or whatever ails you, catch a flight to Myrtle Beach. Restaurants, beaches, art and history will improve your disposition.
How is it that the Camino de Santiago across Spain still captures the individual imagination with some of the hardships and rewards of a wilderness experience, even in the midst of a populated area?
Swedish foods and restaurants were not foremost on our minds when we booked our trip to Sweden. Our purpose was to visit areas outside of Stockholm, to absorb the landscape, … Read more
As we prepare for our bike tour in Italy, we’ve been catching up on expert opinions and industry news about touring by bicycle. This is a relatively new form of … Read more
Twenty days before we start our Italy bike tour, we address the more practical side of things. Are we ready for a bike tour? Here’s how we’re training and preparing.
Winter in the resort town of Åre, Sweden, offers skiing and plenty of other activities and culinary adventures. In the summer, prepare to bike or hike, roaming free across Sweden’s mountains.
Planning for your first European bike tour? Your only problem is that your alternatives for terrain, lodging, food, routes and whether to go guided or self-guided are unlimited.
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