Ninh Binh is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage destination just south of Hanoi, Vietnam. Ninh Binh is often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land” because they both have impressive karsts and caves with boat rides for tourists. In our opinion, Ninh Binh makes a great less-crowded alternative to Ha Long Bay, whether you’re…
What a week! We had the opportunity to try our first self-guided bike tour during our Europe trip, and hopefully it will be the first of many. Our tour, which was operated by Dutch Bike Tours and booked through Tripsite, took us from Bruges, Belgium to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Our Bruges to Amsterdam Self…
Are you preparing to pack for a self-guided bike tour in Europe? Wondering what clothing, gear, and other essentials to bring on your bike trip? In this post, we’ll share packing tips and a packing list to help you enjoy your cycle tour. Our self-guided cycle trip from Bruges, Belgium to Amsterdam included 6 days of…
We recently did a one week self-guided bike trip from Bruges to Amsterdam through the towns and countryside of Belgium and The Netherlands. It was our first biking tour, and we really enjoyed the balance of pre-arranged logistics with the flexibility and autonomy to take each day at our own pace. You can read more about the…