Let's get the show on the road
August 29, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Is September still too hot to ride around Turkey and Cyprus? We’re about to find out.
We postponed this year’s adventure so we won’t melt down in the south. And then we postoned a few daysRead more
Literally 5 minutes later
August 29, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Just a few kilometers on the road and the rain started. It's the way all our trips started. Getting wet in the first day.
Butt relaxing session
August 29, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
It's been 2 months since last trip we had with the motorcycle. Meanwhile our butts have to readapt with sitting multiple hours a day on the "comfy seat" of the old Transalp.
So take it easy.
Boys toys - iuțeală maximă 40km/h
August 29, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Spontaneous leg stretch break at the entrance of Petroșani. I have a feeling this locomotive is what prompted it, but let’s call it spontaneous!
Defileul Jiului
August 29, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Kindness from strangers
August 29, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Just 5 kilometers before the camping a massive rain started. We pulled over to put the rain coats on. We were taking shelter below the trees near their door, and a few moments later this kind old manRead more
Căsuțele dintre vii - campground
August 30, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Lazy first morning. We took our time getting ready to leave. The very nice camping amenities also helped in making it more difficult to leave.
We also forgot our food in their fridge. Still a bitRead more
Cheile Sohodolului
August 30, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Short and sweet. Lovely walk and ride through these gorges.
It was too late to hike all the way up to Inelul Doamnei, but would definitely come back to do it.
Craiova pit stop
August 30, 2022 in Romania ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
I got lost looking for a bathroom. Getting to it was more of an art labyrinth than anything else.
Meanwhile, someone else had plenty of time to dry off and ventilate their feet.
Camping Starite Borove
August 31, 2022 in Bulgaria ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
This camping is an oasis in the middle of nowhere, next to nothing.
Surrounded by forest, it’s a beautiful place to pitch your tent or park your motorhome and relax. Clean bathroom, practicalRead more
Gorilla Rock
August 31, 2022 in Bulgaria ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Hiked up to a viewpoint to see the rock formations and the fortress below…and to cool off 😅
Gearing up
August 31, 2022 in Bulgaria ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
This rain went from 0 to 150% in under 1 min. Beat us to it in gearing up.
All my fingers and toes were completely pickled and wrinkly by the team we got to the camping.
Riding at the edge of Vratsa Balkan
August 31, 2022 in Bulgaria ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Rocky landscape, it was nice to ride the curvy road.
Sofia Campersbg Campground
August 31, 2022 in Bulgaria ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Dried off and warmed up with a nice dinner.
The camping itself is close to the main road and quite noisy, but it will do. A warm shower and a place to pitch our tent was all we needed.
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Iskar Reservoir
September 1, 2022 in Bulgaria ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Leg stretch and admiring the lake
Baykushev’s pine - 1300 years old tree
September 1, 2022 in Bulgaria ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
I love trees. It was a delight to walk the stairs up to this 1300 year old pine tree and take in its beauty.
“Its age is estimated at more than 1300 years, which makes it the oldest pine tree inRead more
Okoto Lake - Pirin National Park
September 1, 2022 in Bulgaria ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
2h away from the camping is this hidden gem of a lake.
The path is easily trackable and worth the effort.
Banderitsa Camping at 1800m
September 1, 2022 in Bulgaria ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The clouds cleared up and ski put on a show of stars, even the Milky Way was easy to see.
The camping was free and basic. Squaring toilet and no running water.
In the morning a sheep herd passedRead more
Ferry to Thassos
September 2, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We arrived right on time to catch a ride over to Thasos.
Humans trying to feed the sea gulls with bread really pissed me off. They held the bread up high, then got scared and let it blow in the windRead more
Setting a base under the tarp
September 2, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Last year, during the Iceland trip, there were so many times when we wanted extra shelter besides the tent. When it is too sunny or a light rain it can make a huge difference, especially when youRead more
Quick swim and walk on the beach
September 2, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Iris Gold jewellery factory visit
September 3, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Excited to see inside one if Greece’s top jewellery, we visited Iris Gold’s showroom and factory. You have to ask in order to be taken down to the factory, but the staff is very helpful.
And sinceRead more
Theologos Waterfall
September 3, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Tucked in this charming village, this waterfall was the perfect place to escape the heat. Even without bathing, it’s a beautiful place to see.
The waterfall has 3 layers, and the upper one is closeRead more
Giola lagoon - a bit of dissapointment
September 3, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
First of all, we parked way too far by picking the first parking lot. So, we had to hike both up and down in the heat. Don’t be fooled by the trees, that was just 10% oh the road, the rest wasRead more
Saying Hi to another adventurer
September 3, 2022 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
🧔In 2019 I was heading to Nordkapp on a 2 months motorbike trip.
In Rovaniemi (Finland) - the Santa Clause home, I met George who was during a similar trip and we decided to travel together for aRead more