This guide on how to get to Meteora from Athens, includes Athens to Meteora train, bus, and driving information. Whether you are planning your own Meteora tour from Athens, or want to visit Meteora monasteries on an organized tour, here's everything you need to know. How to get from Athens to Meteora There's a few options available when you plan your next trip from Athens to Meteora: … [Read more...]
Search Results for: best day trips in greece
Steel Touring Bike Review: Stanforth Skyelander 700c Touring Bicycle
After using the Stanforth Skyelander touring bike for nearly a year, it's time for a review! I've pedalled this steel frame touring bike from one end of Greece to the other on sealed roads, rough tracks, and everything in between on different cycling trips, and it's one of the best long distance touring bikes I've ever ridden. Here's why. Stanforth Skyelander 700c Touring Bicycle Having … [Read more...]
Bike Touring Essentials – 10 Items I Always Take On A Bike Tour
This is my list of 10 bike touring essentials I always take on a bike tour. It doesn't matter if I am cycling for 2 days or even 2 years, these items always come with me. Some might be obvious, but there may be one or two items of gear you might not have thought of taking on a bike tour before. What Do You Take On A Bike Tour? Every bike tour is different, which is why no two … [Read more...]
Cycloscope Bike Touring Blog: Interview With Daniele and Elena
Every now and again at Dave's Travel Pages, I run a Meet the Cyclists feature, where I interview other cyclists on long distance bike tours. Let's meet Daniele and Elena from Cycloscope! Meet the Cyclists - Cycloscope 1. Can you please introduce yourselves and give a bit of background? We are Daniele and Elena a couple of 30something Italians. I (Daniele) used to be an audio engineer … [Read more...]
Brooks C17 Review | Is the Brooks Cambium C17 good for bike touring?
In this Brooks C17 review, I take a look at the Cambium C17 saddle, and ask if it's a good choice for bike touring. Have Brooks come up with a perfect non-leather saddle for bicycle touring? My Brooks Cambium Review If you're into long distance cycling or bike touring, you're going to spend a lot of time in the saddle. 8,9 or even 10 hour days are not unusual, and so choosing a … [Read more...]