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13/02/2026

Szukasz inspiracji na rowerowe przygody na nadchodzący sezon? 28. lutego pojawię się na III Polsko-Niemieckich Dniach Turystyki Rowerowej w Szczecinie, gdzie opowiem o rowerowych Bałkanach i trasie TransDinarica.

Będzie też sporo prezentacji o trasach rowerowych w Polsce i Niemczech, a także rowerowych wyprawach przez Sri Lankę, Jezioro Bałchasz, Himalaje i wiele innych.

Rowerem przez Pomorze Zachodnie Pomorze Zachodnie

PROGRAM III Polsko-Niemieckie Dni Turystyki Rowerowej 27-28.02.2026 r. Informujemy, że program może ulec zmianie. III Polsko-Niemieckie Dni Turystyki Rowerowej są wydarzeniem...

14/10/2025

If you think cycling from Czechia to Kyrgyzstan is an ambitious undertaking, how about doing it with a disability, on a handcycle, navigating wild camping, inaccessible infrastructure and headwinds? Aleš Černohous with Šarka Jelinková (Chair Riders) took on this challenge and, despite having little experience in cycle touring, cycled over 6,000 km in 110 days.

Travelling on a handcycle from Czechia to Kyrgyzstan is not a piece of cake. But Chairriders proved that it's possible!

02/09/2025

Nothing tastes better than cycling in the mountains. Although the weather was quite moody, four days of slowly cycling around the Tatra Mountains felt like the best way to say goodbye to the summer. Of course, I wouldn't be myself if I didn't modify the original Around the Tatra loop, opting for more climbs and staying as close to the High Tatras as possible.

04/08/2025

It was in the depths of the pandemic when Dries, a Belgian cyclist, decided to invite people to stay in his parents' garden and posted about it online. Five years later, Welcome To My Garden is a powerful community with over 8000 gardens and thousands of slow travellers. I recently had the pleasure to talk with WTMG co-founder, Manon, about the beginnings of this project, and how it helps to combat social isolation and encourages cyclists and hikers to enjoy mini-adventures.

Discover *Welcome To My Garden*—a network for slow travelers to camp in locals' gardens & connect with like-minded adventurers.

30/07/2025

There are plenty of beautiful hiking trails in Europe, but if you're looking for one that allows you to experience raw beauty, wild nature and genuine hospitality, you should add Via Dinarica Kosovo to your list! Why? Read more in my newest blog post (link in the comment below).

02/07/2025

Four days of hiking were filled with unspoiled nature, fresh local food, Balkan music, exciting conversations, genuine kindness, cute dogs trying to guide our group, and a sense of real adventure. What more could one wish for?

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03/06/2025

What's a better excuse to post a little cycling photo dump than World Bicycle Day? 🚴 It's hard to believe how a simple thing like a bike has brought me to so many beautiful places, allowed me to meet so many great people, and given me so many experiences.
1: Rummu Quarry, Estonia, 2024
2: Northern Pindus mountains, Greece, 2022
3: Selfies with the camels, Kyrgyzstan, 2019
4: My very first bicycle tour in the Carpathians, Ukraine, 2018
5: Via Verde de Ojos Negros, Spain, 2024
6: An amazingly kind family who invited me for lunch and coffee near Permet, Albania, 2022
7: Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, 2018
8: Cycling in the rain in Karkonosze Mountains, Poland, 2024
9: Struggling with a painful knee injury but still enjoying the landscape, Bosnia & Herzegovina, 2018
10: A lunch break with friendly dogs, Durmitor, Montenegro, 2024

28/03/2025

Did you know that Skopje built its first cycle lanes already in the 1970s? I learned this and many other interesting facts about cycling in North Macedonia from Rante - a guide and cycling advocate. You can find our conversation on my blog.

Cycling is gaining popularity in Macedonia. I asked a bicycle advocate and guide Rante about the history and future of cycling in Macedonia.

08/01/2025

Are you tired of juggling multiple website and apps to find the best cycling route and plan your next adventure? Check out VeloPlanner - a new route planner where you can view all the official cycle routes on one map 🌍
The project is still under development but after talking with its founder - Kacper Goliński - I am already looking forward to test this new tool planning my next cycle tour in spring

Discover Veloplanner, a new cycling app designed to simplify bike touring. Explore official routes and access community-driven insights.

27/09/2024

When I read that the TransDinarica route was finally ready this year, I knew I had to plan a trip to the Balkans and test at least a couple of stages. Cycling from Podgorica to Sarajevo was an unforgettable adventure, with stunning landscapes, remote mountain roads, strenuous climbs, kind people and the friendliest and cutest dogs (these two in the picture followed me for more than 10 kilometres of a lonely mountain road). I couldn't imagine a better end of the summer!

11/08/2024

You don't always need to travel far and for long to have great adventures. Last weekend's overnighter from the Owl Mountains to the Czech Giant Mountains had it all: stunning views, exciting hairpin roads, exhausting climbs, tasty food and last but not least, great company!. And even though I got a pretty bad cold after we got soaked on Sunday, it was still worth it!

03/08/2022

Oprócz chłonięcia wzrokiem sielskich krajobrazów w górach Bułgarii, odwiedziłam też szczególne miejsce- Sanktuarium Niedźwiedzi w Belitsa. Miejsce, w którym tańczące niedźwiedzie - ofiary okrutnej tradycji - znalazły schronienie po latach tortur.

Historia tańczących niedźwiedzi, tradycji popularnej niegdyś w Bułgarii, Indiach i wielu innych krajach, jest pełna okrucieństwa.