You've just arrived at the top of an enormous hill in the middle of nowhere, after a gruelling yet scenic 90 minute climb, and you're greeted with one of the greatest views of your life....you stop and sit down to enjoy the sight, munching on a ripe tomato you found growing on the edge of the trail and taking a cool drink of water from your wet sock-refrigerated water bottle.  Two or three old gentlemen drive by, stopping and stepping out of their cars just to ask you in their language if everything is all right and comment on the weather. You're probably the first non-local they've seen in months on that road!

It doesn't get much better than that!  That is just one reason why cycle touring is the best way to see any country.  This site is about my trips and future trips on my bike, as well as other trips I may take, be it by train, plane, or on foot.  So click away and enjoy!