Best Places to Visit in Värmland, Sweden
If you really want to get to know Sweden, visit the heartland, Värmland County. Karlstad, the capital city of Värmland, can be reached in just over two hours by train … Read more
Active Travel
Eleven Things We Loved on Our Italy Bike Tour through Puglia
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.
Finding Your Rhythm on the Camino de Santiago
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?
Podcast Episode: European Bike Tour
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
Training for a Bike Tour in Italy, Kris and Tom Style
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.
Åre, Sweden: Adventures in Jämtland
Åre (pronounced or-rey), Sweden, isn’t just a ski town, though it would be the first place I’d recommend if you want a top notch ski destination in Scandinavia, or anywhere. … Read more
Planning Your First Europe Bike Tour
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.
When Your Car Falls Through the Ice
Gary Thompson is the guy you call when your car falls through the ice. We heard about Gary from our hosts at the Best Western Premier Lodge on Lake Detroit. … Read more
Views of Olympic National Park, Washington
Sunsets and spectacular views throughout Olympic National Park in Washington, a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Why You Should Travel to Cuba
The many reasons to travel to Cuba now. See how a country’s people cope with decades of isolation and socialism, and discover the natural beauty of the island, too.