Cycling in Kastoria - so much variety in one day
The sign Mesopotamia does make me smile. Mesopotamia in Greece has nothing to do with the region in the Middle East, which includes parts of present-day Iraq, Kuwait, Iran, Syria and Turkey. It reminds me of Donald Duck stories, where Mesopotamia was sometimes mentioned as 'that's very far away'. It [...]
10 reasons to go cycling in Greece this autumn
Autumn is in full swing. Autumn has arrived and the weather in the Netherlands is slowly becoming more changeable. Time to catch some more sunshine! If you like to go cycling in a destination that is not yet overcrowded, but where you have beautiful routes, culture to make your fingers [...]
Greece better on the map as a cycling destination
Cycling enthusiasts take note: Greece is the new hotspot on the map of cycling destinations! This may sound a bit exaggerated, but our own experiences underline this. Not only are we convinced by this beautiful region, we will also actively promote it. GNTO, the Greek National Tourism Organisation, and CyclingDestination are joining forces to promote Greece as a [...]
The day my bike returned from holiday
Admittedly, I never thought I would ever write this article. By now, I have been using air travel for over 20 years. In heyday, I sometimes flew as many as 10 times a year. Short or long distances, with or without hold luggage, with or without a bicycle. The longest delay I ever had was three hours. I wish [...]
Cycling in Greece: Peloponnese part II
After the first two stages and Rik's accompanying story, we were already bowled over. Cycling in Greece: Peloponnese - II is another gem. Greece is an underrated destination for a wonderful cycling holiday. The Peloponnese area is rugged, varied and it is a living photo-shoot location. Maarten Zuur, who was along [...]
