Cycling Burgundy’s Vineyards Few places on Earth offer the magnificent scenery, fascinating culture and rich history like the Burgundy region of France. And with a breathtaking backdrop of lush, green forests, blissful canals and waterways, enchanting chateaux and seemingly endless natural trails, Burgundy also happens to be one of the best places in the world...Read More
Guest post contributed by Caroline Warburton, Wild Scotland Scotland is a land of myths, legends and historic tales, but Scotland is also a land of breathtaking scenery, great hospitality and some fantastic road and off-road cycling. Wild Scotland is only a stone’s throw from the main cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, and once beyond the...Read More
Puglia (Apulia): you may have heard of it, but where is it? This region of Italy is found in the “boot heel” area of Italy and on your self-guided tour of this region you will more or less follow the coast from the inland town of Conversano and go to Otranto. The routes along the...Read More
At Pure Adventures, we are proud to say that we’ve been “green” before it was considered trendy. At our head office, we opt for e-mail over snail-mail, use cloud storage and electronic document sharing to help diminish paper printing and storage. In 1997, we went to an E-brochure only presentation method in 1997 (our detailed website...Read More
Share your Postcard Moment and you could Win a Cycling Trip for Two! Some of the best travel experiences seem to just happen. They are not planed, not on the itinerary or talked about in the brochure. They happen when we allow ourselves to let go and become immersed in our surroundings. Only then does the...Read More
Europe’s self-guided, active travel leader, Pure Adventures, designs game plans for adventurous cycling vacations throughout Europe and the UK, suggests that one way to get into the heart of a country is to drop into a local festival. In the case of Italy, it might be a culinary feast, or, this summer in Ireland, a...Read More
Lavender in Provence When one envisions Provence, they often picture vineyards, sidewalk cafes and sleepy villages whose residents enjoy a slower of pace of life. Provence is all of that and more. Enjoy long, leisurely lunches under the shade of ancient oak trees, quiet walks along cobblestone streets, and visit peaceful villages...Read More
After seven days of cycling along the Danube in our Hungary tour, you’ll have the luxury of overnighting in Budapest on the final tour date. Whether you prefer the quiet sophistication of classical music and museums or a raucous night on the town, Budapest will satisfy all of your senses. Sight Housing central Europe’s second...Read More
La Roque Gageac Located in the Aquitaine region in the Dordogne department of France, La Roque Gageac offers a magical, picturesque and unforgettable setting that welcomes visitors from across the globe. Ideally situated directly beside the Dordogne River, one of the most incredible sights to behold in La Roque is the many of the...Read More
Spain is a magnificent and large country with much to discover. At the heart of Spanish culture is a passion for food and dance. Here is a list our 5 favourite festivals that can easily be incorporated into your Pure Adventures self-guided cycling vacation in Spain. Jerez Festival Each February, Jerez de la Frontera comes...Read More
