Loire Valley Chateaux Of all the places on Earth to visit for sightseeing and adventure travel, France is perhaps the most popular. The challenging terrain, breathtaking scenery and the country’s rich history create the perfect environment to meet any traveler’s needs. And although there are countless trails and tours to choose from, those that include visits to the Loire Valley Chateaux are by far among the most famous. The following...Read More
“The Venice of the North” and one of Europe’s most visited historical cities, Gent is where our 7-day self guided cycling tour of Belgium begins. Quiet, paved country roads and a combination of former tow/dike paths and train beds allow you to enjoy varied landscapes safely. Signposts make maps unnecessary; however, we provide you with clear road descriptions and maps. To help you turn your self-guiding cycling vacation into a Pure...Read More
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Loire Valley France’s Loire Valley is known for its beautiful landscapes, ancient architecture and historical towns. In fact, so lovely is the countryside there that it’s sometimes referred to as the Garden of France. And while you may already know about the picturesque scenery and peaceful atmosphere, there is so much more to be seen and experienced there. Here are five things you probably...Read More
Risotto is a classic Italian dish of rice cooked in broth until it has reached a rich and creamy consistency. We are huge fans of risotto and listed it as one of the 5 Foods to Try in Italy (and with Italian cooking as varied as it is delicious, you know we are serious about risotto). What you may not know about risotto is that it can be cooked in a...Read More
Cheverny Castle Located in the charming Loire Valley of France, the Cheverny Castle was built in the beginning of the 17th Century, when it stood as a unique example of the purest Louis XIII classical architecture, a style that was rare in that area during that time. Today it is still marked by this extraordinarily symmetrical design and although it may not be listed as the most popular monument of...Read More
“In Europe it’s still possible to find wild and untrammeled nature. This is especially true in Portugal where our company maximizes the diversity of the country’s national parks,” says Loren Siekman, founder and director of Pure Adventures Self Guided Travel. Pure Adventures programs are self-guided, inclusive of accommodations, breakfasts, luggage transport, a road book with route maps, cue sheets, site visit information and other destination information, emergency service and telephone assistance...Read More
Antonello Losito is a worldly and well-travelled native of Puglia, Southern Italy, and former professional cyclist. His passion in life is to guide other travelers through the food, landscape and culture of his home region and he does so splendidly when meeting self-guided cyclists on their Pure Adventures bike tours in Puglia. Antontello took a break from his busy schedule (not only is he a guide with Pure Adventures, but he also...Read More
For Immediate Release Pure Adventures Announces Self-Guided Cycling Tours Of England’s Lake District / Scottish Highlands At Rates Hovering Around $1,000 per Person for 8 Days SCOTTSDALE, AZ, April 25, 2013 – Europe’s active travel leader, Pure Adventures https://pure-adventures.com//, that designs game plans for adventurous cycling vacations throughout Europe and the UK, announces new May-through-September, eight-day, self-guided cycling tours in Scotland and through England’s Lake District for just over $1,000 per...Read More
Forget breakfast in bed as a Mother’s Day gift you have a mom in your life who loves to ride – chances are she’s out cycling on the roads or trails long before her children are out of bed! With Mother’s Day around the corner, Pure Adventures Self Guided Tours has rounded up the best gift ideas for the special moms in your life – plus sweet memories from the Pure...Read More
