With all apologies to those friends who are enjoying their new backpacks (www.theaussienomad.com), I have to let you in on a secret. Cycle touring is far better than walking around with a monkey on your back!
The Pacific Coast Highway - seeing it the hard way!
- Amazing views and experiences you can’t get any other way. My trip through Italy was unforgettable because of the mountains, olive and grape fields and lonely country roads that balanced tranquility with the thrill of travel. Every day, you’re compelled to stop in small towns, with cafes and people you would never see from the seat of a train.
- Eat whatever you’d like. Burning a few thousand extra calories on a long ride means that no matter how much you want to shove into your pasta-hole, you can do it guilt-free. (special note: this rule does not apply to England, which has no food you want to eat). » Read more: Cycle Touring is Better Than Backpacking
