The ABCs (and MMGs) of Cycling the Balkans

The ABCs (and MMGs) of Cycling the Balkans

Our cycling tour through the Balkans includes six countries; Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Greece. With half of them in the rear view mirror, we were also about halfway through our route from Athens to Split as we pedalled out of...
Albania to Macedonia and Back Again

Albania to Macedonia and Back Again

We spent two days cycling along the western edge of Macedonia, a brief interlude before heading back to Albania and toward Montenegro. A stream of hotels still closed for the winter reminded us that we were ahead of the busy summer season on Lake Ohrid. Ohrid is...
Athens to Albania by Bicycle

Athens to Albania by Bicycle

Spring may just be the perfect time to visit Eastern Europe. The landscape is spectacularly lush, tourists are few and far between, and consistent temperatures in the mid 20’s are a welcome relief from a long Canadian winter. My partner Heather and I packed up our...