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October 2013

12 oddball festivals in Arizona

If you haven’t already heard, Pure Adventures is launching almost 20 new tours in the USA, including six new tours in Arizona. Ranging from self-guided hiking and biking tours to custom guided offers, we’re excited about bringing the self-guided format to the United States. Another reason we’re excited about these new tours is that they...
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Expecting the Unexpected: A Self-Guided Tuscany Tour

After four years of saving, planning, training and research, Steve and Steve, two U.S. cyclists, embarked on a trip of a lifetime: an 8 night self-guided bike tour to Tuscany, Italy. It was their first overseas cycling vacation, so they wanted to take their time and pick a tour operator that would give bike support...
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8 weird facts about Death Valley (and why going there should be on your bucket list)

Death Valley is synonymous with extremes: extremely hot, extremely arid, extremely mystical. But despite the legendary crossing of the first emigrants to cross death valley in 1849, Death Valley still draws millions of tourists every year, all attracted to this geographic rogue. Pure Adventures is beyond excited to bring cyclists and hikers to Death Valley...
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5 Foods to Try in Provence France

5 Foods to Try in Provence     Of all the beautiful places to visit in France, Provence is perhaps among the most exquisite.  Its perfect combination of old-fashioned cities, historical benchmarks, breathtaking landscapes and delightful weather make this charming region a top destination for travelers.  One of Provence’s many pleasures is the delectable cuisine...
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Carefully plated seafood meal at fine dining restaurant in Barcelona, Spain

Delicioso! Barcelona’s best dining experiences

To travel is to eat, and definitely the best thing about taking a self-guided vacation in Barcelona, Spain is that you get to choose where to eat. While it’s widely agreed upon that gastronomic greatness is what Spain is famous for and fabulous food can be found anywhere, we think there are a handful of...
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How to take your US cell phone to Europe and not go broke

Whether you’ve picked Spain, Portugal or Italy for your self guided cycling tour , chances are you’d like to stay connected with friends or family using email or social media. You may also want to use GPS or other navigation apps on your smartphone. However, how much you pay for wireless or 3G service while...
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