a life of serendipity
India is such a VAST country, you'll probably be city-hopping and sightseeing as many places as you can fit into your itinerary! There are loads of ways you can travel through India, and it's sometimes confusing trying to decide between the different kinds. That's where I come in! Here's what I thought of the different [...]
For those of you who don't know, the Eurovelo 15 is a cycling route that spans 1300ish kilometres from Andermatt, Switzerland to Hoek van Holland, The Netherlands, following the Rhine River. The route is from source to sea, and it's the perfect beginners cycling tour, though advanced cyclists enjoy it too! I mean, great food, [...]
What is the Eurovelo 15? The Eurovelo 15 is an AWESOME beginner cycling tour. Here's a little infographic that'll give you the gist of this route. Before You Go When to go This route is best done from May to September. Though you could probably go year-round, once it gets colder, the Oberalp pass may [...]
Click here to read about days 1-7 and here to read about days 8-13! Day 14: Cologne - Orsoy This day was really long! It was supposedly only 85 kilometres, but the route online, where I got the mileage, is much shorter and more direct than the actual route. There’s some discrepancy so you never [...]
I've had a few short layovers and weekend stopovers in Amsterdam, but this is the first time I've come to Amsterdam without the intention of hitting all of the touristy stops. For me, this weekend in Amsterdam was about celebrating the end of my Eurovelo 15 cycling tour by relaxing and more importantly, EATING. While [...]
For those of you just stumbling upon this blog or tuning in, I am currently cycling the Rhine River along the Eurovelo 15 route! You can read more about why I'm doing this and my first week here. Also, it's important to know that I am not a cyclist (which is very clearly reflected in [...]
After an incredible summer in Nepal and India, I was pretty excited to get home and do this trek with my friends from my old school (throwback to when I dropped out of college lol). The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) was the perfect hike- the views are amazing, there's a wide range of accommodation, [...]
Why the Heck I'm Doing This When Phil and I were in India, I read a post by a health & fitness blogger about her Rhine river cruise experience. Whenever I'm home, I always see those cruises departing- and all of the people looking seriously relaxed on them. They look freaking amazing! And that's what [...]
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If you’re in the Indian region of Ladakh, you’ll probably hear about the Markha Valley. While there are loads of valleys that you can explore by taxi, van, or motorbike, the Markha Valley is currently only accessible by foot. This makes it one of the most popular trekking destinations in Ladakh. How to Get There [...]
