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Rwanda & Uganda Road Trip – Game Drives, Rooftop Camping & Unexpected Adventures
East Africa had been on our bucket list for a long time. It has pretty much everything a traveller could wish for: interesting cuisine, more diverse landscapes than you might expect, a fascinating history, world-class safaris, unique wildlife, and a big dose of raw adventure. If you’ve been following Farawayistan for a while, you’ll know…
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A Family Gravel Tradition – Exploring Germany’s Harz Mountains
Once a year, my dad, brother and I take time off to ride together somewhere new. It’s become a small family tradition. Just a few days of gravel riding, good food, and catching up. This time, we headed to the Harz Mountains in central Germany, a region once divided by the Iron Curtain and now…
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Midsommar in Dalsland – Cycling, Hiking & Unplugging at Nordic Refuge
We couldn’t be more excited to visit Dalsland again, especially to celebrate Midsommar in Dalsland. This time, with a focus on slow travel and reconnection during a stay at Nordic Refuge. And it didn’t disappoint. The elegant and comfortable bed & breakfast turned out to be the perfect basecamp for exploring the area by bike…
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Canoe Camping Adventure in Skåne, Sweden – Paddle the Rönne River
Usually we stick to two-wheeled adventures at Farawayistan. But this time, we switched from pedaling our gravel bikes to paddling a canoe. While Sweden may need an introduction as a cycling destination, you can easily picture yourself rowing across pristine lakes surrounded by spruce trees. Instead, we opted for a meandering river through Southern Sweden.
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A Father-Son Adventure – Bikepacking in Southern Sweden
This year, my dad and I embarked on our annual bikepacking trip, and we decided to explore the heart of Southern Sweden once again. Over four days, we cycled through the breathtaking regions of Österlen, Skåne, and Blekinge, immersing ourselves in the natural beauty of the Swedish countryside. Along the way, we enjoyed scenic roadside…
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Road and Gravel Cycling in Lysebotn – The Ultimate Adventure Guide
Lysebotn, tucked away at the end of Norway’s Lysefjord, combines challenging climbs, breathtaking fjord views and remote gravel roads. This guide covers the best rides and practical tips for exploring Lysebotn by bike.
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Embracing the Little Escape – An overnight bikepacking adventure
Feeling stuck in the same old routine? Are you longing for a way to break free from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, even if just for a moment? Well, there’s no better remedy than packing up your gear, hopping on your bike, and setting off on an overnight bikepacking adventure.
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The joy of credit card bikepacking – Bikepacking in Tuscany
After years of bike touring across continents, long expeditions and even ultra racing, we had one style of bikepacking left to try: credit card bikepacking. Packed with minimal gear, we set off on a 600-km loop through the rolling hills, vineyards and white roads of Tuscany.
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Ride report – The Dirty Halland 2023 in touring mode
The Dirty Halland has become a staple of our cycling adventures, with 2021 and 2022 editions already under our belt. In 2023, we approached the 160-km gravel race differently: instead of chasing the clock, we cut the route in half, slowed things down and rode for our own Slowest Known Time. Here’s our Dirty Halland…
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NYE Camping – Farawayistan does Good Night 2022
For a lot of cyclists, the last week of December marks the annual Festive 500 challenge: 500 kilometers between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. This year, however, illness and work stress crashed our plans. So instead, we traded pointless mileage for nights under the stars with the Bikepacking.com Good Night Challenge.
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