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Bike shorts we love
The following article was written by Jules Horton, Purveyor of Bicycle Vacations, and Carol Busch, Marketing & Customer Communication Manager. Whenever you think about biking longer distances, your pants should always be top of mind. While the majority of our… Read full article
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Support for Cuban People
Experiencing Cuba’s Local Culture Americans are now welcome to travel to Cuba as long as their visit meets 1 of 12 approved ‘purpose of travel’ categories. Should you be joining us on one of our bicycle tours in Cuba your trip… Read full article
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What the Helmet?!
You leave on a bicycle tour in a few days and you’re busy making last minute packing adjustments. You’ve gone through the painstaking work of deciding which shoes you can leave at home, whether you need a back-up jacket, and… Read full article
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Danish smørrebrød for a simple summer supper
If you’ve been lucky enough to bicycle tour in Denmark, you know that Danes love food – fresh, local, simple, and healthy. Small farm stands are a common sight while pedaling quiet country roads. I’ll never forget purchasing a small… Read full article
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Summer crowd pleaser: watermelon, mint and feta salad
The heat of summer for a pale gal like myself is never a reality that I care to face. I experience great discomfort in heat and humidity. Fortunately, there are a few edible antidotes that can begin to temper my… Read full article
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How to book a tour at the last minute
We understand how a sudden urge can tug at the heart, or how an unexpected change in life direction can open the door to spontaneous travel. So when it comes to joining an ExperiencePlus! tour at the last minute, we… Read full article
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Multi-country bicycle tours
Border crossings by bike The majority of our guided bicycle tours occur entirely within the geopolitical borders of a single country. Yet, many tours start in one country and end in another. These ‘multi-country’ tours are a great opportunity to… Read full article
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Top tours for seaside cycling
Top tours for seaside cycling Spring and summer are the times for renewal and what makes you feel refreshed more than taking a dip in the sea after (or during!) a long day’s ride on the Mediterranean (or the Adriatic,… Read full article
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Top 10 cycling holidays
From the ancient spiritual pilgrimage of the Camino De Santiago and the Lakes District of Patagonia, to the storybook landscapes of Bavaria and the undiscovered beauty of Corsica, here are 10 of our best guided bike tours. We chose this list from… Read full article
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A Brief Introduction to the Highlights of Alsace
Alsace is arguably the most unique region of France. As a place that has changed hands five times between France and Germany over the last 150 years, it is now a cultural crossroads where French finesse meets German gusto. Tucked… Read full article
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Sugo Marinetti: Artichoke and Pistachio Pasta Sauce
As a company with half of its roots from Italy, we love pasta and learning about different types of pasta sauce. This particular sauce is not only interesting because it has a number of non-traditional ingredients (and we know how… Read full article
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First bike tour renews family’s spirit
A number of years ago, former ExperiencePlus! employee Ian Wells took part of his family on their first-ever EP bicycle tour. They weren’t experienced cyclists and some members of the family were apprehensive about the adventure. Ian documented the trip… Read full article
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Ginger and Curry Squash Soup
Fall is here and with the crispy air comes an excellent excuse to head out to the farmers market and pick up some fresh squash followed by a relaxing afternoon in the kitchen cooking a delicious and aromatic pot of… Read full article
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E-Bikes, Past, Present and Future Trends
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Greece: Travels with Benjamin, the Donkey
By Rick Price, founder of ExperiencePlus! Rick and Paola (Monica and Maria Elena’s parents and founders of ExperiencePlus! Bicycle tours) have long had a history and passion for travel in Greece. This particular story, about their trek across Greece with… Read full article
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Rhubarb Chutney
As Rhubarb comes in season, we can take inspiration from Sweden where Rhubarb Chutney is often paired with cheese or meat. Variations on this basic recipe are many, you can include a number of different spices with the rhubarb including… Read full article
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Tarta de Santiago
Strolling down the calles of Santiago, you are bound to be met with a Tarta de Santiago sample as restaurant and cafe owners try to tempt you into their establishment. Almonds form the base of this delicious tarta which you… Read full article
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Recipe: Gazpacho Andaluz
Updated in 2021 – this recipe is still one of the best ones I’ve found for Gazpacho Andaluz. This recipe came from my host mother (the family I lived with when I studied in Sevilla in 2003). She was an… Read full article