After a few wet days and freezing nights in the Alps we decided it was time to take our leave of the mountains and head south toward the Mediterranean. I was super excited when the group agreed we would go to Rome, as I was the only one who had never been to this city steeped in […]
The Alps
The Alps beckoned to us as we approached from the north. The peaks already covered in snow, we knew we were more than just fashionably late to this party. There was a good chance that we’d find mountain passes already closed for the season. But there was no way we were touring Europe without getting the chance […]
Düsseldorf & The Rhine River Valley
In 2001 (before Scott and I had met), Scott rode a bicycle from England to Singapore, via Siberia and the Gobi Dessert, with a group of guys he met on a Lonely Planet message board. Through the years, the guys have stayed in touch, meeting up at each other’s weddings. One of the guys, Andy, runs an […]
Polska & Deutschland
We decided to route through Poland for logistical and sentimental reasons. We needed to get from Stockholm to Düsseldorf, Germany, where we were meeting friends. Scott’s paternal great-grandparents immigrated from Poland and he’s always wanted to visit. So we found ourselves a ferry that boarded in Nynäshamn, a day’s ride south of Stockholm, and dropped us off in Gdańsk, […]
Sverige
We feel guilty for saying this, because Sweden has such a solid reputation for being awesome, but it wasn’t our favorite. This no doubt, is largely due to the fact that it rained nearly every day of the 14 days we were there. It’s really difficult to love a place when you’re wet and cold and on a bike. The […]
Norge
We were in Norway for 18 days and in that time were treated to some stunning scenery. Norway is one of the most beautiful countries we’ve encountered on our travels. Everywhere we went was beautiful, from the rugged wilderness to the majestic fjords. We arrived late in the tourist season, which has its benefits, but we […]