Here’s a secret that anyone coming to bike tour or hike in the Netherlands needs to know: you can camp for free, legally and in some beautiful natural settings. They’re a rustic but beautiful way to get up close with nature in one of Europe’s most densely populated countries. Read More »
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Show 36: David Piper and Free Camping In Holland

David Piper has a unique approach to big bike touring trips. He’s going around the world by linking up a series of rides that will eventually connect to make his circumnavigation complete. In this podcast, we interview David and we also talk about free camping sites in the Netherlands. https://media.blubrry.com/travellingtwo/travellingtwo.com/AudioClips/travellingtwo-show36-davidpiper.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […] Read More »
Weekend Bike Touring Photos

On Easter weekend, we biked over 250km between the Dutch cities of Eindhoven and Maastricht. The first day was sunny but on the other days we fought rainstorms and wind. Here are some of the better photos we took, when it wasn’t raining! Read More »
10 Questions: Bike Touring In Ethiopia

Doug Nienhuis spent the better part of a year cycling and hiking in Ethiopia in the late 1990s and experienced everything, from wonderful landscapes and hospitable people to moments of frustration due to illness and stone-throwing children. In this week’s 10 Questions, Doug shares memories and tips for anyone considering a trip to this part […] Read More »
Our Favourite Bike Paths

A well done bike path is a wonderful thing. Families can let the kids cycle ahead, without worrying about traffic. Map-challenged cyclists don’t have to worry about navigation. Here are 3 great bike paths we recommend for your next trip. Read More »