7 Best Castles of the Loire Valley Imagine a journey through time, where each stop is a majestic castle nestled in a lush French landscape. Welcome to the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known as the “Garden of France”. This region is home to over 300 castles, each with its unique charm and history. From the grandeur of Château de Chambord to the elegance of Château de Chenonceau, the...Read More
“Where can I do a Fall self-guided bike tour in Europe?” Does this sound like you or your recent internet search? When the summer heat and crowds are winding down and the days slipping into soft light, you might just find the ideal time of year to do a self guided bike tour! Or perhaps you have room in your schedule for one more adventure, but you have no idea what...Read More
What are Privately Guided Tours? While you may be familiar with guided group tours and self-guided travel, what does a privately guided tour actually mean? How is private guided travel different from a group tour? We’ll break it down, the way Pure Adventures defines it, so you can see why privately guided is the premier travel option for you, your family, or you and your small group of friends! Privately Guided...Read More
A visit to Italy’s nearby island of Sardinia would not be complete without exploring the many wineries found on this island. Home to beautiful beaches and crystal-blue water, miles of coastline, and jagged rock formations, Sardinia’s natural landscape creates the perfect environment for its booming viticulture and vinification – growing unique wine grapes and the production of exceptional wines. Because no self-guided Sardinia bike tour is complete without incorporating a region’s...Read More
Here at Pure Adventures, we have been watching travel trends for a long time – it’s what we do, and it’s safe to say that Slovenia is the “new Croatia,” an undiscovered gem similar to Croatia circa 2010. (Think gorgeous scenery, delicious cuisine, and a destination not yet completely overrun with tourists.) Simply put, if Slovenia is not on your radar yet, it should be. If it is on your radar,...Read More
Always Be Planning! Your next self-guided bike tour vacation, that is! “My husband and I have done 3 self-guided tours (Cordoba-Granada, Puglia, and Normandy) and we convinced another couple to join us for 2 of them. We’re now planning 3 more! Every trip was perfect beyond expectations – great routes, charming hotels, excellent staff support both before and during the trips. It’s honestly the only time in my life that I...Read More
While many of our self-guided cycling tours in Spain wind their way through the trails and paths throughout the country, away from the bustle of the urban areas, summer in Spain is a busy time of year. It’s the peak travel season for many Europeans who flock to Spain’s soft sand beaches for rest and relaxation. Fall, on the other hand, offers travelers a different side of Spain. Here are three...Read More
Travel Insurance Post-Covid Travel Insurance Post-Covid: the new travel norm? Yes, this will make your future travels slightly more expensive but given the uncertainty of so much around Covid, any 2021 travel must be booked with a travel insurance policy to back it. Did you know that many countries are presently requiring proof of travel insurance to enter? There are so many articles out there about travel insurance and the constantly...Read More
Updated 11/22/2021: Pure Adventures is following health and safety guidelines specifically created for the adventure tourism industry, provided by the Adventure Travel Trade Association, and created in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic. More information is available from the ATTA. Due to recent changes impacting the travel industry, we would like to address some new guidelines (below) for our customers in regard to bike tours, trekking/hiking tours, and general travel suggestions. The tour...Read More
