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Cycling the EuroVelo 6 took me from the Loire Valley to the Swiss border, through generous hosts, camembert dinners, and quiet hilltop homes in Mulhouse. But it was in Rapperswil — the “town of roses” — where something shifted. With 16,000 roses in bloom, cobblestone streets, a medieval castle overlooking Lake Zürich, and the longest wooden bridge in Switzerland stretching across the water, I found a brief but radiant moment of light in an otherwise difficult chapter of my jo

From quiet coastal towns and winding Serpentine Roads to breathtaking Adriatic views, November proved to be the perfect time for a Montenegro bike adventure. Discover hidden gems, historic fortresses, and why traveling off-season made this journey unforgettable.

I cycled the historic Ciro Trail from Mostar to Dubrovnik, following an abandoned railway through mountains, caves, and remote villages — camping under stormy skies, navigating rocky paths, and soaking in breathtaking Adriatic views.

A long-distance cycle tour through Bosnia & Herzegovina — from the border at Šamac to Sarajevo, the Trans Dinarica, the historic Ciro Trail, and finally Dubrovnik — featuring wild camping, cultural encounters, and unexpected challenges on the road.

I left home believing travel would transform me. After a year on the road — through grief, depression, career loss, and breathtaking landscapes — I realized the only real goal left was to stop searching.

A heartwarming story about the transition of a mother/daughter relationship, as they ready for a change in their relationship by traveling to Ireland together.