How Much Does it Cost to Cycle Around the World?

Two bicycle tourers in Australian Outback

During my 2.5 year adventure cycling around the world, I tracked every single penny, rupee, lira and dong that I spent; I’ve added everything together, and can reveal how much it costs to cycle around the world. I set off after University, doubting whether the limited money I’d saved would last until Australia. But I […]

The Hardest 10 Pedal Strokes – Cycling Around The World

I hugged my mum and kissed my sister. Friends and family who had come from all over the country began a countdown. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. And then I began to cycle. I was off. I had dreamed of this day for two years; I was finally an adventurer, cycling around the world, with […]

Cycling Across Europe – The Video

Cycling Around the WorldIn just one week I’m off to continue my adventure cycling around the world! I’ve worked hard to get this video out before I left, which gives a quick (1 minute 42) look at the trip so far! I hope you like it! I would be massively grateful if you shared the video with […]

Statistics from my Bike Touring Adventure

I was interested (and thought you might be too) to see some statistics from the first part of my journey cycling around the world; the bike touring adventure from England to Georgia. Days on the Road: 146 days (4 months and 23 days).Days cycling: 101.Days resting: 45.Distance cycled: 5,155 miles (8,297 kilometres).Longest Day: 118 miles (190 kilometres). Turkey – No, […]

2 tales from Kosovo to restore your faith in humanity – Part 2

2 tales from Kosovo to restore your faith in humanity

Don’t miss out on the first tale from Kosovo to restore your faith in humanity! Saved from the dogs! I was insufficiently exhausted to not worry about the many people who could see me, and my barely suitable camp spot, but too exhausted to find somewhere better. As in part 1, I was a little apprehensive as […]

2 tales from Kosovo to restore your faith in humanity – Part 1

 “Fear makes strangers of people who should be friends” Shirley MaclaineIn some respects, this adventure could be characterised by the many faces I’ve been lucky to meet and their stories I’ve enjoyed hearing. Such encounters have restored my faith in humanity and taught me a great deal about a huge range of topics, most importantly about […]

Europe’s finale: Reaching Istanbul by bike

Reaching Istanbul and visiting a market.

If you look closely, Istanbul is a tale of two cities, the tiny ‘Bosporus Strait’ connecting the Black Sea from the north to the more southern Sea of Marmara, dividing it in two. All traffic is funnelled through this symbolic gateway, marking the end of Europe, and the start of Asia, and all the cultural […]

Taking the road less travelled!

Taking the road less travelled in remote Albania.

Taking the road less travelledI had reached a fork in the road, a decision was required. It shouldn’t have been too hard a dilemma, both roads finishing up in the Albanian city of Peshkope. But, I looked left, a very tempting option; smooth tarmac and marginally flatter, it promised to whisk me there in less […]

Bike touring adventure in Montenegro!

Bike touring adventure in Montenegro

 Bosnia had two final surprises for me before left.The first was nice. An afternoon and night at the amazing Kravicka Waterfalls.The second, less nice; one final unexpected climb…Which seemed to go on forever!I was rewarded at the top though! Great views,a dizzyingly high lunch spot, and country number 9!I made some new friends at the border, […]

Why Bosnia is my favourite country so far!

Bike touring adventure in Bosnia made it one of my favourite countries.

It was as I sat in a dark, dimly-lit hospital in Bosnia, and a doctor walked past me inside the corridor puffing on a cigarette, that I asked myself whether I was still in Europe. I mean, of course I am still in Europe, but it has a very different feel to that which I […]