We asked our local expert Giorgia for some insider tips to our hiking tour in Cinque Terre and she blew us away with all the good info that follows below. What does she say about the hiking? “All the hikes are quite easy and with stunning views. While you walk you are surrounded by...Read More
The Dollar is strongest against the Euro in more than a decade. With Pure Adventures’ pricing in Euros, North Americans will benefit from the favorable exchange rate. For Immediate Release Pure Adventures’ Bicycle Tour of Sicily Leads Guests (Self Guided) over Routes of History Mid March through Mid November SCOTTSDALE, AZ, April 1 2015 – Bicycle...Read More
Sicily is a beautiful and very varied land, shaped by the myriad invaders and settlers who have all left their mark. Influenced by so many cultures, Sicilian cuisine is surprisingly lavish, while the people are very warm – just like the sunny island itself. Being an island in the Mediterranean Sea, you can expect summertime...Read More
Italy is a top travel destination for cyclists for good reason: challenging hills, temperate climate, mouth-watering cuisine, and fascinating history all make for an unforgettable holiday. Year after year, our self-guided bicycle vacations in Italy continue to be among Pure Adventures’ top-selling tours. To celebrate how much cyclists love this destination, here are the top...Read More
After four years of saving, planning, training and research, Steve and Steve, two U.S. cyclists, embarked on a trip of a lifetime: an 8 night self-guided bike tour to Tuscany, Italy. It was their first overseas cycling vacation, so they wanted to take their time and pick a tour operator that would give bike support...Read More
Hill training is most often associated with road bike racing and not with self-guided cycling tours. After all, don’t most cyclists want a flat and leisurely route to ride on during their European bike tour? As with all our tours, we strongly suggest plenty of time in the saddle – and yes, hill training – for...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...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...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...Read More
Puglia (Apulia): you may have heard of it, but where is it? This region of Italy is found in the “boot heel” area of Italy and on your self-guided tour of this region you will more or less follow the coast from the inland town of Conversano and go to Otranto. The routes along the...Read More
