Nantes: France’s Queen of Green
Something’s going very green in the French city of Nantes, as Judith Schrut discovered on her recent visit to this welcoming and eco-friendly gem on the western banks of the…
All the Way with Santa Fe New Mexico
Santa Fe takes great pride in its nickname, the City Different. It has a lofty reputation for history, gastronomy, nature, culture — my personal Fab Four of travel. It’s capital…
Take Me to the River: E-Biking in the Douro Valley
Gill Haynes goes on an E-biking adventure in the Douro Valley Portugal and creates quite a bang. “Hmm – that seems bit hot,” I thought as I pulled the e-bike…
Six Reasons to Fall in Love with Verona Italy
On her recent visit to Verona Italy, Judith Schrut found much, much more to love beyond those star-crossed lovers. I love, adore and have a massive soft spot for Italy…
Inspiration for Green and Liveable Cities with AI Tool
Cycling Lifestyle AI the first tool to make real-time streets greener and bike-friendly. The Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions (NBTC) has launched a Cycling Lifestyle…
Cycling Thrills in Les Gets France
James Clark takes to two wheels in Les Gets, France, to see what it feels like to cycle up to the top of the world, and then come back down…
Pedals in Puglia Italy
Head for Italy’s ‘heel’ with Judith Schrut as she shares delights and highlights from her recent cycling trip in Puglia, deep in Italy’s sunny south. Whether you’re an Easy Rider…
A First-timer’s Take on River Cruising in Europe
Gill Haynes goes river cruising in Europe with Avalon Waterway’s Danube Symphony, and discovers the experience surprisingly liberating. If you think cruising isn’t for you, you may be missing out…
Visiting Ocala National Forest? 8 Things You Can’t Leave Without Doing
With its location in Marion County in north-central Florida, three miles east of the city of Ocala, Ocala National Forest is filled with unrivaled natural beauty waiting for you to…
Tenerife to Host Vuelta al Teide in May
Tenerife is ready to host the fifth edition of Vuelta al Teide, taking place on Saturday 7 May 2022. This non-competitive event aims to simply bring together cyclists from all around the world…
Slovenia Tourism Set to Take Off
Following the recent Green List status change, Slovenia is ready to welcome back UK holidaymakers in time for a late summer break or autumn escape. With direct services available on…
Saarland: Sustainable Travel Destination Just the Beginning
Travel Begins at 40 talks with Birgit Grauvogel, CEO of the Saarland Tourist Board, Germany about how the region became a sustainable travel destination, and why this is just the…
7 Short Lithuania Cycling Routes
Cycling is a popular sport and leisure time activity in many Northern European countries, such as Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Germany — the leading cycling countries on the continent…
First Carbon Neutral Bike Park by 2025
BikePark Wales has announced a new partnership with Malawi-based charity Temwa to help balance its carbon emissions and reach its goal of becoming the world’s first…
The Official Year of Cycling in Taiwan
2021 has been proclaimed ‘The Year of Cycling’ by the Taiwan Tourist Board, so what better place to enjoy stunning scenery and wide-open spaces as we look forward to finally…
Cumbria’s Hidden Coast Opens in 2021
More than just lakes and mountains, Cumbria boasts more than 100 miles of stunning coastline from the Solway Firth to Morecambe Bay. The Cumbrian coast has a rich variety of…
Wilderness Scotland: New Small Group Trips
Specialist operator Wilderness Scotland has introduced seven new small group trips to its programme for spring to autumn 2021, as the appeal of an adventure closer to home…
A Summer Gastronomic Trip to Verbier Switzerland
James Clark discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew on a gastronomic summer journey to Verbier Switzerland. Verbier is not the first place that springs to mind…
Follow the Sustainable Roads of Dante
Emilia Romagna’s Roads of Dante (“Vie di Dante”) has been recognised in the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s annual Best in Travel guide as a ‘sustainability winner.’ The ancient path…
Explore Fjordmino Route in Denmark
Escape to the Danish countryside and explore the ‘Fjordmino’, a new cycling (or hiking) route. The aim is for the route to officially open next year, and it takes you…
Explore the UK on Two Wheels
Lockdown has left people longing for different views and clean air, with many now looking to book a break away that will satisfy those desires within the bounds of ongoing…
Join Lewis Moody in a French Challenge
Adventure tour operator Gane and Marshall has created a range of unique and exhilarating activity trips in France, kicking-off with an open group challenge in May…
8 Electric Bike Tours from around the World
Always popular, cycling tours have gotten an extra “charge” in recent years with the addition of electric bikes, allowing guests to ride hills with ease or get a boost to…
8 Trails to Hike, Bike and Run in Raleigh
There’s no shortage of ways to find peaceful escapes in order to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks. Use any of the Raleigh area’s 180 miles of green…
