It was my stupid need to get in Slovenia as soon as possible. The route through the Brenner Pass was not planned and I therefore had no maps of Italy on my navigation. A nice English speaking Italian boy had…
It was on a valentine’s day that I will always remember. I was exhausted watching yet another steep slope. I was tired, I had calculated that it would be another 60 kilometers. My cycling computer already counted 80 kilometers and I was not…
From my tent with icy toes a new story about my bicycle adventures. In recent days, a heavy journey took place through the snowy German mountains. Each day, I wake up in another place, in another state and not knowing…
At the moment I am in Düren in Germany and it’s three days since I left Rotterdam. And what an awesome departure it was! I’m still full of emotions but I cycle fast to release all that and now I…
From a dreamy idea to a specific trip. Yes, I am about to leave now. After several years of dreaming about traveling in distant countries and months of practical planning, this journey is really going to happen. Am I going to do something…
Here is what I take on my cycle-tour through Europe and Asia. I want to be as much self-sufficient as I can. That means that I will take camping stuff, cooking gear and other stuff to survive in nature. Kit…
A touring bike of the quality of a Santos Travel Master of a Koga World Traveler is unprecedented. With these bikes, you are almost certain that you will encounter any problems along the way. But ask yourself, is that really…
These are to the point resolutions for my 2015 cycle-tour that is going from Rotterdam to Singapore. What can you expect from this blog while riding my bicycle 12000 kilometers in 2 continents and 22 countries in probably around 6-8 months? Well,…
Every year I take a moment between Christmas and New Year to look back at the successes and failures of the year. An honest look at myself. What is happened last year and what will happen next year? How I…
Half a year ago I had big ambitions for a good touring bike for my upcoming cycle-tour through Europe and Asia. I needed to have at least a quality and fast bike for the 12000 kilometer tour. I wanted to do…