Europe

Malaga to Nerja (Mar. 18, 2018 / 50.1 km / 340 m / LINK TO ROUTE) After one last visit with Elena, Zoran and Rocco at a beachside restaurant, we said goodbye and cycled off along the coast towards Nerja.  Nerja … Read More

We went to Granada to see Torin.  He has been hanging out and working in southern Spain and happened to be working an extended stretch in a hostel in Granada.  He has talked to us about Granada for some time … Read More

We cycled to Nerja primarily to see friends from home, Brian and Tess, who were also traveling through Portugal and Spain.  It was also on the way to Granada where we were heading, and it’s a beautiful seaside town, which … Read More

Our time in Malaga was dotted with a variety of experiences. It was great to be in a larger centre again after having cycled through some very quiet places. Despite it being winter, Malaga was alive with people walking, eating, … Read More

Tavira – The Birthday Stay (Feb. 26 – 28, 2018) Tavira is a town just 20 km west from the border of Spain (which is where we were heading) and came highly recommended by Pedro, our Workaway Host. It has … Read More

Carvoeiro (Feb. 24, 2018 / Cliff hike: 11.3 km / 310 m / Link to Cliff Hike Route) We arrived in Carvoeiro in the mid afternoon and once again lucked out in finding a Lonely Planet recommended guest house “O … Read More

Vila Nova to Sagres – A long long long ride! (Feb. 21, 2018 / 105.5 km / 919 m / LINK TO ROUTE) After our farm experience we were happy to be in the saddle once again and as we … Read More

Inspired by friends (young friends) who have travelled this way, I have always wanted to give it a try as I believe it is a great way to become immersed in local culture and community. So on the second day … Read More

We woke up to sun and by the time we finished our breakfast and were loading up the bikes, it was warm enough to done some short sleeves; the first time since we arrived. After a fair bit of deliberation … Read More