Food, Sweat and Beers
The fetid aroma of silage envelopes me as we ride through the Slovenian countryside. Sweat is dripping off every part … Continue reading Food, Sweat and Beers
Author: Paul vanPeenen
Perpetually travelling or in between trips.
Beautiful Bosnia
After our exploration of Sarajevo we decided to head in a northwesterly direction to stay in the hills, aiming for … Continue reading Beautiful Bosnia
Roses of Sarajevo
There are red roses all over Sarajevo. They are not flowers. They are scars left by mortars fired into the … Continue reading Roses of Sarajevo
Heatwave in the Balkans
We descended from the Carpathian Mountains to the Danube plains. It’s a fast, downhill ride through rolling agricultural fields. Entering … Continue reading Heatwave in the Balkans
A Ribbon On A Map
We’ve been riding our bikes for years, making lines on a map. But what are maps but a collection of … Continue reading A Ribbon On A Map
A Day on the Via Transilvanica
There is a trail that runs 1400 kilometres through Romania. From the northern border with Ukraine to the southern border … Continue reading A Day on the Via Transilvanica
The Transylvanian Plateau
As is often the case, we’ve made no real plan about where to go or what to do, other than … Continue reading The Transylvanian Plateau
Postcard from Bucharest
The adventure started even before we had left home. “Your flight is delayed by several hours and you will miss … Continue reading Postcard from Bucharest
Cabo de Gata: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Many of us have unknowingly seen Cabo de Gata, although we were made to believe those arid hills were somewhere … Continue reading Cabo de Gata: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Andalusia: Málaga To Granada
A 3-day ride from Málaga to Granada into the heart of Andalusia. Continue reading Andalusia: Málaga To Granada
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