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Walker along Killary Fjord

Walking vs. Hiking: Setting out on Foot in the UK

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...
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Czech Republic – Salzburg to Prague Bike Tour

Fresh, New Options for European Bike Tours

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...
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Bike Luggage Charges: Worth Keeping Your Bike At Home?

With cycling becoming more popular than ever, enthusiasts increasingly want to take their bicycles abroad for cycling holidays. As a cyclist, it’s worth knowing whether or not taking your own bicycle abroad is worth it. It can also help determine what airline to book with. At Pure Adventures we are so lucky to have bike...
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Get Free Money Towards Your Next Pure Adventures Trip!

Here at Pure Adventures we’ve been extremely fortunate to have travellers return to experience our tours time and time again. Now we want to say thanks by putting money back in your pocket just by sending family and friends our way. We would love to reward you for referrals! If you’ve been on at least...
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From castles to rain forest canopies: 4 must-sees in Cornwall

Painters, sculptors and potters of international renown come to Cornwall to practice their craft because of its stunning beauty, boulder strewn moorland and intense light. National Geographic Traveler describes Cornwall as a “hybrid of historical attractions and natural beauty”, adding there is a distinct island feel to this lush green peninsula. No wonder National Geographic added...
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The Cotswolds: famous for fabrics

Often called the quintessential English region, the Cotswolds is a picturesque range of hills in southwestern and west-central England, roughly 25 miles  across and 90 miles long. During Pure Adventures’ newest self-guided hybrid bike cycling tour  every day has a highlight, from the discovery of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, to the romantic water gardens at Sezincote and...
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Cycling the United Kingdom

5 Reasons to Cycle the UK With a long, rich history, fascinating culture and proud heritage, the UK offers visitors a journey that is jam-packed with excitement, intrigue and wonder. Visit historic monuments, explore royal palaces, peruse exquisite works of art and take in the many sights, sounds and decadent tastes of this incredible destination....
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