5 Reasons to Cycle Dordogne Located toward the southwest corner of France, Dordogne is known worldwide for its beautiful countryside, mild weather and medieval villages packed with ancient castles. In fact, there are over a thousand castles in this region alone; lending a historical and mysterious feel to the entire area. Cyclists consider Dordogne one of the nicest places to ride because it provides a lovely combination of natural beauty,...Read More
Pure Adventures Self-Guided Travel, Your Way! February 2012 The spectacular Hungarian scenery is one of the highlights featured on our new 4 Countries of Old Europe Cycling Tours. Cycle through Czech, Hungary, Austria and Slovakia in 8 days! 5 Reasons to Cycle Belgium Set amidst a beautiful landscape of rolling green pastures and lush gardens, and home to ancient castles, gourmet dining and endless carnivals filled with music and...Read More
The Soldiers are Here Located in Ypres, Belgium, the Menin Gate Memorial is a WWI monument that commemorates the tens of thousands of fallen British and Commonwealth soldiers who were killed in the Ypres Salient and whose graves are sadly still unknown. The beautifully designed monument stands proudly at the eastern exit of the town and marks the starting point of one of the main roads that led Allied soldiers out...Read More
Why Belgium ?… Why not? Set amidst a beautiful landscape of rolling green pastures and lush gardens, and home to ancient castles, gourmet dining and endless carnivals filled with music and excitement, Belgium offers a little bit of everything to welcome travelers. This progressive little country has found a way to brilliantly combine its ancient past with the modern era, making a visit there unique and truly unforgettable. The terrain is...Read More
Tuscany’s Monastery Founded in the year 1319, the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore is a large Benedictine monastery located in the beautiful Italian region of Tuscany. Its distinct red brick buildings offer an interesting contrast to the muted grey landscape of the Crete Senesi, meaning “Siennese clays”, for which Tuscany has become known. The Abbey is ideally situated some 273 m above sea level, not far the province of Sienna, and...Read More
Vienna to Prague Greenways Multisport The Greenways is a designated corridor of 100-year-old hiking trails stretching for 250 miles from Vienna to Prague along the Dyje River in Southern Moravia and the Vltava River Valley in Southern and Central Bohemia. It connects beautiful countryside with cultural monuments, historic towns and villages with restored castles and churches. Since much of the Czech Greenways stretches along the former Iron Curtain, where there was...Read More
5 Reasons to Cycle Languedoc Located in the most southern part of France on the Mediterranean coast, the province of Languedoc is an area rich with scenic landscapes and a beautiful climate. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the east and the Pyrenees Mountains to the south, and Provence to the northeast, the region provides visitors a lovely contrast of terrain to explore and countless activities in which to partake. ...Read More
A Natural Wonder That Inspires When it comes to beautiful natural landscapes, the country of Ireland certainly has its fair share. From rolling green hills to peaceful pastures and the many fascinating medieval structures found throughout the countryside, it’s no wonder this destination has found itself memorialized in so many pictures and works of art over the centuries. One of the most spectacular natural scenes to behold is the famous Cliffs...Read More
The Walled Village in Catalonia If you’re up for an exciting, historical journey through some of the world’s most beautiful and ancient scenery, the walled village of Sant Marti d’Empuries in Catalonia, Spain is the perfect destination. Nestled close to sparkling golden beaches and fascinating ancient ruins from both the Romans and Greeks who came before, there is enough history and intrigue here to fascinate even the most worldly traveler. Sant...Read More
