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Balkan Reflections. 20 years post-war.

One of the allures of the Transcontinental race is that it does cross countries, at times on a daily basis. Such travel would not have been so easy just a few decades ago with the eastern bloc countries being part of the Soviet Union. With the various activities in the middle-east having an effect on … Continue reading Balkan Reflections. 20 years post-war.

Video: Darklight by Sweetgrass Productions

What I love about this film, other than the production values and awesomeness of it all, is that it’s not trying to sell me sugary stimulant drinks! Just put it on and drift off for 7 1/2 minutes of bliss! Presented by Philips Ambilight TV. In Association with Specialized and TomTom Bandit ActionCam. Supported by Freefly … Continue reading Video: Darklight by Sweetgrass Productions

Video: K R A S

Hidden in the hills of Moravia, in the South-east of the Czech Rebublic, it would be easy to overlook KRAS. For a long time it has been the centre for low-profile recreation, locals from the nearby city of Brno go to KRAS to pursue various activities both underground and above. Its karst topography is the epicentre of … Continue reading Video: K R A S

BAM! A bike travel little poem

Surely one of the greatest things about cycling is its ability to move the scenery around you, whether that is commuting or travelling, the world goes by at a pace thats slow enough to enjoy, yet quick enough to travel and explore. Yes you can see more by car, but you run the very real … Continue reading BAM! A bike travel little poem