Discover the Joy of Cycling Sweden’s Kattegat Trail
A Scenic Hotel-to-Hotel Adventure for Active Adults Imagine pedaling through quaint seaside villages, along dramatic coastlines, and through fragrant pine forests — all at your own pace, with cozy hotels awaiting you each evening. If you’re craving an active yet relaxing getaway, cycling the Kattegat Trail (Kattegattleden) on our private guided bike tour may be…
See Paris Like a Pro: Free Sightseeing Guides for a Seamless Start to Your Stay
Only two cabins remain for Splendor Along the Seine, our exclusive river cruise & e-bike adventure through Normandy! Whether you’ve already reserved your spot or are still deciding, now is the perfect time to plan your arrival a bit earlier and soak up the magic of Paris before we set sail through the heart of…
Porto – get acquainted with a stroll through a city of a thousand postcard views
If Porto is in your near future, read on for a self-guided walk you can take to discover Porto’s charms. We have included architectural gems, a mind-blowing bookstore, port lodges with tasting rooms and an iconic budget-friendly lunch recommendation to fuel your fun and views, views and more views! We always encourage travelers to arrive…
How to Arrive Ready-to-Roll for your overseas bike tour
In order to fully enjoy a summer bike tour, it’s important to arrive with the fitness and cycling skills. Read on for helpful tips on how to get fit and fine tune your bike-handling technique.
Carrying On: What to Pack in that Under-the-Seat-in-Front-of-You Bag
Check out this handy list of what to pack in your carry-on, and why, before you hop on that really long flight. Packing List – Your Carry-On Bag
Shopping for food souvenirs with purpose
I’ve had a lifelong fascination with food so naturally when I travel overseas, eating like a local is a high priority. I love getting lost in street markets, chatting up cheese mongers and butchers, grabbing a quick bite in a museum café. I even find foreign vending machines intriguing. I never go hungry when I travel. I’m…
Packing Light & Right for your Summer Cycling Vacation
Here are the best two words of advice I can offer to help you prepare for your vacation…PACK LIGHT! I don’t know anyone who’s ever returned from a trip wishing they’d packed more stuff. Over the course of many bike trips and sightseeing holidays in Europe, I’ve learned (the hard way) what to bring and…
Travel Insurance – protecting yourself and your travel investment
If you’re planning a trip, you would be wise to include travel insurance in your travel budget. There are more than a few scenarios that might prevent or interrupt your trip, and most tour operators, airlines, and many online booking sites won’t issue you a refund if you or someone close to you becomes ill…
Waxing nostalgic for paper maps
My mother taught me how to travel smart at a young age. I’m not sure she set out to do that, but she grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia and when summer rolled around, she’d long to visit her family and friends there. She and my reluctant father would wake us up before dawn, pack…