Walking In The Woods – Turkey Edition

After leaving the apartment I rented in Istanbul, Turkey, I spent the next four nights [...]

How Much Water Should You Carry In The Desert?

Lots! You need to carry a lot of water with you when cycling in hot [...]

Cycling Out Of Istanbul – Easier Than You Might Think

To be honest, I was a little nervous about cycling out of Istanbul. I mean, [...]

Landscapes From My Bicycle Tour In Northern Turkey

On September 1, 2012, I left my rented apartment in Istanbul, Turkey and pedaled north [...]

Istanbul, Turkey From The Galata Tower

I paid 12 Turkish Lira to climb to the top of Istanbul’s Galata Tower earlier [...]

Inside Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Museum

Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox basilica that later became a mosque, and is now [...]

My Cycle Touring Plans For Eastern Europe

I’ve been bicycle touring across Europe for almost four months now and I’m having a [...]

I Love Turkey!

I wasn’t sure if I was going to go out today. It rained all night [...]

The Backside Of The Blue Mosque

I showed you the inside and the courtyard of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey [...]

Hanging Around The Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia (shown above in these two photos) is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, [...]

Outside Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar

A handful of photos from just outside the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey. I haven’t [...]

“Ride to Read” – Cycling Tales From Europe

Earlier this year, Bicycle Touring Pro awarded its annual scholarship (a financial boost for young [...]