Having lived in Spain since 1999, Pure Adventures guide Bo Lohmann is knows a lot about the cuisine unique to this part of the world. Fresh vegetables, olive oil and sea salt are staples in a Spanish diet and simple preparation makes it easy for you to try any (or all) his favorite Spanish recipes. Exqueixar Exqueixar is a typical salad of Catalan cuisine that consists of desalted and torn dried...Read More
Today is Valentine’s Day and the world is in love with everything heart-shaped! No doubt those heart-shaped chocolates are motivating you to get on your bike for a spin later today! But how often do you listen to your own heart – and we mean literally listen to your heart via heart rate training? If you are not using a heart rate monitor you’re missing out data that is essential to...Read More
As Europe’s active travel leader, Pure Adventures Self Guided Travel is excited to announce two new-for-2013 itineraries in Switzerland. The first is a guided opportunity for a maximum of 20 VIP guests who will partake of the festivities surrounding Tour de Suisse (Switzerland), a less-frenzied event than Tour de France but, according to Loren Siekman, founder of Pure Adventures, “more accessible and equally exciting.” Watch behind the scenes footage from a...Read More
The History of Valentine’s Day How did Valentine’s Day become one of the most romantic days around the world? Many participants are unaware of how February 14th came to be the “day of love”. Its origins date back to the ancient Roman Empire when February 15th began the festival called “Feast of Lupercalia” which honored the Roman God of Agriculture. A custom followed the Feast to bring young boys and girls...Read More
Meet Bo Lohmann, our guide in Spain. Bo has lived in Spain since 1999 and began working with Pure Adventures Self Guided Travel in 2010. In this Postcard from Spain, he shares with us his favorite Spanish recipes, wines and sights (plus tells us the real reason why he always travels with a Swiss Army knife). Where is your favorite place to eat? In Spain’s interior, Restaurant La Plaça, Madremanya is...Read More
It’s natural to be nervous about your first multi-day cycling European cycling vacation. Here, Pure Adventure Self Guided Travel guides and fans share their travel tips for having a fun and memorable holiday. Ride before your vacation Worried about being physically fit for your European cycling vacation? Loren Siekman, Pure Adventures’ Chief Adventurer advises the best way to avoid this fear is to ride at home prior to coming. “The confidence...Read More
5 Foods to Try in Burgundy The French region of Burgundy offers visitors a little bit of everything in one breathtaking destination. Teeming with rich history and vibrant culture and boasting beautiful landscapes just waiting to be explored and discovered, Burgundy provides all the charm and elegance that the world has come to expect from the country of France. But beyond all of the quaint villages, exciting events and...Read More
Meet Luka Poznic. Luka is one of our experienced bicycle tour guides in Croatia. Luka was born is the former Yugoslavia (now a region of 7 picturesque countries). When he isn’t helping Pure Adventures guests during their travels, he spends most of his time between Slovenian Alps and the blue Croatian Adriatic. Preferably on bike, on foot or sailing… Where is your favorite place to bicycle in Croatia? The sideways of...Read More
Tiny Pienza is packed with history. Widely regarded as the “ideal” city of the Renaissance, Pope Pius II transformed the Italian village he was born in, into his vision of a perfect city. The Pope used his influence and affluence (assisted by architect Bernardo il Rossellino and humanist Leon Battista Alberti) to build a group of Renaissance inspired structures that are among the most photographed in Italy. Added to UNESCO’s World...Read More
