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 […]
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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
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 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!
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!
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 […]
A very difficult decision!
Virtually since the inception of this trip, it is the exotic and unknown lands of Central Asia that I have been most looking forward to. I’ve read countless tales of friendly, inquisitive locals, and incredible, adventurous landscapes. I knew when I left for the trip I would be arriving at winter, a problematic time, with […]
Hiking in Slovenia – In photos!
If you missed my last special video post on reaching Slovenia, and my Dad and Brother, be sure to watch it here for an epic tale of bad organisation, success against all odds and a few man tears! I’m afraid I ran out of time to write much about my week hiking in Slovenia. Hopefully the […]
Bonus Video Post – Crossing the Austrian Alps!
After enjoying two weeks in North Austria on a sustainable farm, and spending a relaxing two days exploring Salzburg while couch-surfing (with two naturists – that’s another incredible story!), I was feeling fairly confident about making Slovenia in 4 days and meeting my Dad on time for a week’s hiking.While speaking to Mum, it turned […]
Slowing life down – a workaway in Austria
A workaway in AustriaSorry folks, if you’re hoping to read about the usual tales of daring bravery and adventure you have come to expect (pah, who am I trying to kid!), you’re not going to find it in this post. This is all about slowing life down as I ‘workaway’ in Austria. Miles cycled in the […]