An area of Europe that includes these Eastern countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, European Turkey, most of Serbia and large parts of Croatia.

I visited many of these counties in 2023 by cycling from Vienna to Athens. It was a 51 day journey alone on bicycle. Below are some stories with some information about each country, the cool places to see and obviously how it was cycling through each Balkan nation.

Cycling Stories from Bosnia

Bosnia and Herzegovina was definitely the most surprising and favorite stop on my 51 day journey cycling through the Balkans. Read some adventurous stories, learn about Una National Park and how to ride the Ciro Trail. Stops in Mostar, Sarajevo, Bihac, Trebinje and more!

Cycling Stories from Croatia

What you might see and encounter on a trip to Croatia. Stories cycling from Zagreb to Dubrovnik and a lot more as part of a 51 day bike touring journey through the Balkans, from Vienna to Athens. Stops in Brac, Dubrovnik, Split, Zabreb, Varazdin, Plitvice, Sibenik and…

Expectation v Reality of Bike Touring

What you expect going on a bike touring trip through Europe in the Balkans versus what the reality actually is in doing so. Some of these expectations/reality may surprise you!

Cycling Stories from Montenegro

Some stories from my experience cycling in Montenegro. As part of a 51 day bike touring journey through the Balkans, from Vienna to Athens. Stops in Kotor, Virpazar, Lake Skadar, Petrovac, Herzig Novi and more!

Cycling Stories from Albania

A 51 Day bike touring journey through the Balkans, from Vienna to Athens. Some stories from my experience cycling in Albania. Stops in Tirana, Permet, Shkodar, Apollonia, Berat, Ohrid and more.

Albania is Ready for Exploring: Where To Go

Put this lesser known country, soon to be popular destination of Albania on your radar! This still affordable European country just North of Greece offers it all: mountains, beaches, historical sites, food, architecture, culture and tradition, cycling and more. Visit the jam packed and quickly developing Albania…

Cycling Stories from Greece

A 51 Day bike touring journey through the Balkans, from Vienna to Athens. Some short stories from my experience cycling in Greece. Stops in Meteora, Heraklion (Crete), Athens, Peloponnese, Olympia and Ioannina.

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