Category Archives: Bicycle touring

Ukrainian Carpathians

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Bryan Keith

Nice mountains, friendly people, almost no traffic, the lowest prices I’ve seen in Europe.  Ukraine, manna for cycle tourists? Children stood by the side of the road, smiling, waving, and greeting “ahoi” when we rode by.  Long climbs over a … Continue reading →

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Bardejov and a quiet corner of Poland

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Bryan Keith

Slovakia, Poland, Slovakia, Poland, Slovakia, Poland.  Our first foray into Poland was two days on the north side of the High Tatras where we encountered hordes of traffic and bumpy, narrow roads.  Our second foray into Poland was a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Precious sunshine on the Slovak-Polish border

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Bryan Keith

By the time we made it to Žilina, we were ready to dry out.  We were blessed with sunny weather and warm hospitality from Michal and Lenka.  A welcome beer and dinner:

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Finally, the start in Slovakia!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Bryan Keith

As soon as I arrived, I liked Bratislava.  It was small, quiet, cute, with very little traffic.  The downtown area isn’t fully gentrified, but it’s on its way.  I started to wonder if I simply decide whether I’ll like a … Continue reading →

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Willkommen in Österreich

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Bryan Keith

I enjoyed a wonderful week in Czech.  Even though the country was doing everything to make me want to leave, I still felt sad to go.  I even lingered sentimentally in the rain in ugly, crowded, busy Znojmo, the last … Continue reading →

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