A practical biketouring guide on how to cross the Empty Quarter in Saudi Arabia on a bicycle
A biketouring guide on how to cycle across the Empty Quarters in Saudi Arabia Read More
Biketouring Oman and the Hajar Mountains: Coastal roads, steep gravel madness, goats everywhere and date palm tree oases in spectacular wadis [cycling from Shinas to Ibri via Nizwa]
Biketouring blog covering Oman and the Hajar Mountains where I cycle from Shinas to Ibri via Nizwa Read More
Biketouring Oman and the Musandam Peninsula: Why you should think twice about cycling to this Omani exclave [cycling from Al Dara border crossing to Khasab]
Biketouring from UAE to the Omani exclave of Musandam and the town of Khasab. With a ferry connection to Shinas and the mainland of Oman. Read More
Biketouring Iran Part 2: Sand dunes and desert experiences from Isfahan to Bandar Abbas
The second part of my bike touring blog for Iran. From Isfahan to Bandar Abbas. From sand dunes in vast desert landscapes, under starry skies and rising blood moons to gas station camping and a s... Read More
Biketouring Iran Part 1: Meeting the friendliest people on earth on the road to Isfahan
In this bike touring blog for Iran, I am covering a big country and many miles of cycling. I’ve decided to split the blog post in two parts. In the first part, I’ll bring you from the Armenian bo... Read More
Announcement of a new travel volume: Changing my country list far away from my initial dream
Announcement of a new travel volume. My next countries will be Iran, Pakistan and India. Main planned touring highlights are the desert landscapes of Iran, the Karakoram Highway in Pakistan and t... Read More
Armenia and Mountains of Syunik: Doing some big climbs on a highway to the danger zone
During my biketouring in Armenia I’ve cycled over high mountains doing the Vorotan Pass, the switchbacks of Tatev and the Meghri Pass. Camped next to the blue marvels of Lake Sevan and Lake Vorot... Read More
Georgia and The Caucasus Mountains: The true meaning of a pushbike
I’ve biked from the beachfront city of Batumi and arrived in Tbilisi. A vibrant city where modern lifestyle intermingles with enduring old architecture in charming side streets. My route took me ... Read More
Chasing dreams on a bike: The crossing of Turkey
I’m once again looking out over the ocean from the Black Sea coast. The mountains of Southeast Turkey have been conquered. I looped around Lake Van, gazed upon the towering Mount Ararat in the ex... Read More
The travel anniversary: Far away from home in Turkey
Hot air balloons are floating in the air and ancient rock cave dwellings are all around me. I arrived in the fascinating region of Cappadocia a few days ago. That means I am in the middle of Tu... Read More
The end of travel volume 1: The Balkan Breeze
I’ve reached the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. That means I am close to the end of my first travel volume. All cool projects need to have a catchy code name - at least in my world. So I named this f... Read More
The bear awakens: A new touring year begins
I woke up from my deep winter slumber and embarked on a loop around the island of Crete. Before reaching Heraklion, I met up with my favourite Greek family. From Heraklion, I hopped on a ferry to ... Read More