Looking to pack an exciting, active vacation into a short timeframe? Trail running might be the answer! In retrospect, it’s surprising trail running took as long to catch on as it did. The sport offers the same basic form of exercise as road running, with the benefit of more natural and tranquil scenery. Many trail...Read More
We have just returned from our wonderful bike trip to Holland! We loved everything – the tour started in Abcoude and we did a loop from there to Leiden, then to Gouda, Ultrecht and back to Abcoude. Each hotel was charming and in a good location for the attractions. The people we met along the...Read More
My wife and I did two Pure Adventures self-guided bike trips in Spain – Catalonia Tour and the Cordoba-Granada trips. Both were extraordinary experiences with wonderful routes, great food, terrific lodging, and excellent logistics. We thoroughly enjoyed these trips, and our next biking vacation will be with Pure Adventures.Read More
On a wonderful spring day cycling the narrow roads of Puglia we can across our first trulli, the very charming hobbit-like houses characteristic of the region around Alberobello. We excitedly leaned our bikes against a wall and walked across a farmer’s field to get a closer look. At that moment, we spotted coming up the...Read More
Traveling with teenagers is an opportunity. It’s a chance to introduce young people to other cultures and experiences while they’re highly receptive, but also physically capable and independent. The adult organizing a tour, though, usually has questions. How will the teenagers’ love of sleeping in fit in with a busy day’s itinerary? Will a visit...Read More
We don’t have words to thank the Pure adventures team for the most wonderful experience we had in Puglia. We are both back home after our tour and reminiscing about our cycle days in Italy. Every single detail and question was handled so professionally by everyone involved. We would not have changed a single detail...Read More
If you’re a bit of an Anglophile, you’re probably prepared for the most common UK terms that cause confusion to the North American speaker – across the pond chips are crisps, an aubergine is an eggplant, and pants are underwear. Many of the differences are small, charming, and create a real sense of place for...Read More
For a fresh, new take on the continent, Pure Adventures offers new options for travelers to see Europe their way, via guided and self- guided active bike adventures. We have a special affinity for all things European and for bicycles. Our company is actually one of the early pioneers in North America to offer self-guided...Read More
In the week leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, it can be hard to find a pub that doesn’t have a shamrock or two hanging in the window. Outside of Ireland, though, there’s a good chance St. Paddy’s revellers won’t know much about the figure they’re toasting. March 17 has evolved into a celebration of...Read More
