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Every big adventure has to start somewhere. For me, that somewhere was a dream of celebrating my 40th birthday in July 2021 by cycling solo from Berlin all the way to Oslo. I bought a bike, snagged a set of bikepacking bags, and started spinning training laps around the asphalt at Tempelhofer Feld.

How to Start Bikepacking: Lessons from My First 100 km Shakeout Ride

Cycling (category)
6 min read
24/08/202625/08/2026

Imagine standing before a massive granite slab in the middle of a Swedish forest. Look closely into the rock. Etched into its smooth surfaces are ships, weapon-wielding warriors, and mystical symbols nearly four thousand years old. These are the rock carvings of Tanum.

Echoes of the Bronze Age: A Visitor’s Guide to the Rock Carvings in Tanum

Sweden (category)
7 min read
22/04/202624/07/2026

If you love exploring European destinations that offer more than just pretty postcard views like I do, I believe the coastal town of Varberg in Sweden, needs to be on your travel radar. But not for the historical fortress and beautful beaches that you can find there. Varberg is where you’re going to find a fascinating and fiercely debated piece of public art: the statue of The Woman With the Handbag.

The Woman With the Handbag: Discovering Sweden’s Controversial Statue in Varberg

Sweden (category)
6 min read
17/04/202625/06/2026

When it comes to multi-day cycling adventures, your choice of essential bikepacking gear can mean the difference between a smooth journey and a miserable long day. Bikepacking gives you more freedom than you ever thought possible. You can see beautiful scenery, ride on rough gravel paths, and enjoy the open road in ways you never have before. But getting your setup just right is the most important thing for enjoying the ride. At least for me.

10 Pieces of Essential Bikepacking Gear I Won’t Ride Without in 2026

Cycling (category)
7 min read
17/03/202626/05/2026

At the end of the summer of 2025, I took my bike to Copenhagen one more time. I had to head back there so I could finish a bike trip that I started the year before. Now it was time for the second part of the ride, from Copenhagen to Oslo by bike.

The Ultimate Cycling Guide: From Copenhagen to Oslo by Bike

Cycling (category), Denmark (category), Norway (category), Sweden (category)
34 min read
02/03/202625/06/2026

What makes the Sternfahrt Berlin truly unique is the rare opportunity to cycle on roads normally reserved exclusively for cars. For one incredible day, major arterial roads, as well as sections of the A100 city motorway and the A115, are closed to motorized traffic. This allows cyclists to experience Berlin from an entirely new perspective, gliding along wide, open asphalt that is usually humming with high-speed vehicles. The feeling is more than liberating, a glimpse into what a more cycle-friendly urban future could feel like. Something that I see happening in Paris and that still missing in the political sphere in Berlin.

Sternfahrt Berlin 2025: Pedal Power Takes Over Germany’s Capital

Berlin (category), Cycling (category)
6 min read
01/06/202503/06/2025

The route passed through the Müritz National Park, a place known as the land of a thousand lakes, and it was stunning to cycle through it. Also, it was the first time I spotted any other cyclist on the Berlin to Copenhagen route. Especially when I got to Waren, a gorgeous city by the Müritz Lake, I could spot people bike-packing, and it felt nice to be part of a group.

Overnight Between Berlin and Copenhagen: A Cyclist’s Guide to Rest and Recharge

Cycling (category), Denmark (category), Germany (category), Hotel (category)
5 min read
25/03/202502/06/2025

Bikepacking opens up a world of adventure, allowing you to explore stunning landscapes and experience the freedom of the open road. But having the right gear is crucial to truly enjoying your journey. This article breaks down my essential bike packing gear, transforming my recent trip from challenging to unforgettable.

Conquering the Road: Your Essential Bikepacking Gear Checklist

Cycling (category), Travel Acessories (category)
6 min read
18/02/202526/05/2026

In early September 2024, I completed packing my bike and set off from Berlin to Copenhagen. Several days and more than 600 kilometers later, I arrived in the Danish capital.

Berlin to Copenhagen by bike for Beginners: My First Bikepacking Adventure in 2024

Cycling (category), Denmark (category), Germany (category)
47 min read
12/10/202415/09/2025

This is why I really hate cyclists in Berlin. They go over red lights without even looking if there is a car coming or if there are people trying to cross the street. They cycle on the wrong side of the road, sometimes riding their bike straight into you. Some of them cycle next to you, trying to push you to go faster but not allowing you to go on your own rhythm. There are others that just block the entire bike lane while they talk to another person on a bike next to them. Why? If you want to talk to your friend, stop and talk. Don’t block the bike lane because you felt like sharing that gossip you heard somewhere.

Berlin Bike Rules #Berlinbybike

Berlin (category), Cycling (category)
12 min read
27/04/202202/06/2025

Back in 1988, one year before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tilda Swinton took her bike and cycled round the Berlin Wall, together with the filmmaker Cynthia Beatt. What they created came to be known as Cycling the Frame and it’s a beautiful and surreal document that shows a city scarred by a wall that cut it in half.

Cycling the Frame: When Tilda Swinton cycled by the Berlin Wall

Berlin (category), Cycling (category)
3 min read
19/03/201902/06/2025

Above you can see my bike. There are many like it but this one is mine. Or something like that since I bought this on for Marcela back in August 2013 after the one she had was stollen. She always wanted a bike like this and I got her one. Too bad she really didn’t like the way you have to cycle on it and, kind of, gave up cycling for a while. Every time I meet somebody that just moved to Berlin, I ask them about buying a bike. And it is even better when you can cycle through it with some of what I consider my essential bike accessories. Yes, I have a list of those.

My Essential Bike Accessories

Cycling (category), Tips and Tricks (category), Travel Acessories (category)
5 min read
04/09/201611/06/2025

Cycling in Berlin: Why Berlin is not a paradise for your bike

Berlin (category), Cycling (category), Tips and Tricks (category)
11 min read
27/06/201602/06/2025

Berlin is a different city in each season. We might love the winter in Berlin but it’s in the summer that you can really enjoy everything the German Capital has to offer. The standard procedure to enjoy there Berlin Summer is simple: go outside and do something.

Berlin Summer: a Summer guide to the German Capital

Berlin (category), Germany (category)
9 min read
22/06/201519/03/2024