solo travel – Lovely Outliers

Every season and all the weather on an endless and beautiful drive: Westfjords

September 2, 2018

After my evening soaking in the Drangsnes hot pots, I jumped into my rental car to take on an epic road trip through the Westfjords! The entire time in Iceland, we experienced the constantly changing weather, but never had it been to this extreme. There were big blue skies, fluffy clouds, snow storms, hail, thick fog, … More Every season and all the weather on an endless and beautiful drive: Westfjords

Hot pots on the ocean: Drangsnes, Iceland

September 1, 2018

With a few days left and a rental car, I decided to head out of Reykjavik towards the remote Westfjord region in the north-west corner of the island. The Westfjords are sparsely populated with limited options for accommodations, so I decided to spend head to Drangsnes. I booked in at an Airbnb, which was literally … More Hot pots on the ocean: Drangsnes, Iceland

A sliver of Sydney: Top 5 stops on a 1-day tour

October 23, 2017

Rather than scooting from the conference directly to Cairns, I decided to pop over to Sydney to take a picture of the rather famous opera house and harbour. While I didn’t feel the immediate connection with Sydney as I had with Melbourne, I am so glad I had the chance to explore this vibrant city. … More A sliver of Sydney: Top 5 stops on a 1-day tour

Stendörren Naturreservat

July 23, 2017

Stendörren nature reserve has been tantalizingly out of reach all summer – just a little bit beyond my cycling range and difficult to get to using public transportation. So when I was zipping around southern Sweden in my flashy red car, I couldn’t resist a quick stop in Stendörren. I took the narrow gravel road off … More Stendörren Naturreservat

Roadtripping through Småland

July 22, 2017

I needed to get out of the city as things were feeling a bit too much in the city. I got the perfect excuse when a coworker invited me to spend some time at her summer house in Småland. Deciding the distance was a bit too far to cover by bike, and wanting the flexibility … More Roadtripping through Småland

A very small piece of Faro

February 2, 2017

Even though I [technically] spent 4 nights in the Faro area, I didn’t do a comprehensive tour of the city to share with you. Instead, I will share a very small sliver of Faro. I stayed in a wonderful hostel (1878 Hostel) where I arrived on my bike. I showered (!!), washed my clothes (for free!), and … More A very small piece of Faro

The surf, the sun, and reaching the south: Carrapateira – Portimao

January 18, 2017

Travelling to the south-western nip of Portugal was a breathtaking journey. There was a lovely , quiet, “collectors” road beside the highway which made for smooth riding all the way to the tip. I stopped for snacks at a popular surf beach which was absolutely spectacular – perfect beach surrounded by stunning cliffs. It also … More The surf, the sun, and reaching the south: Carrapateira – Portimao

Mountainous switchbacks make powerful thighs: VN de Milfontes to Carrapateira

January 17, 2017

Another perfectly sunny day. I saddled up my pony and glided to a nearby town to check out a stunning view and drink a pair of espressos. It turned out that caffeine and bag of chips became essential fuel for the mountain switchbacks that were to come. At this point in my journey, I had decided … More Mountainous switchbacks make powerful thighs: VN de Milfontes to Carrapateira

Avoiding highways, tiny dirt roads, spectacular beaches, and miles of sand: Santiago do Cacém and south

January 14, 2017

Day 3 of my bike trip was not my longest day, but it had more than its share of adventure from the very beginning. My day got off to an awkward start. Basically, the A series highways are full-on motorways, upon which it is illegal (and inadvisable) to cycle on. My camping spot was close … More Avoiding highways, tiny dirt roads, spectacular beaches, and miles of sand: Santiago do Cacém and south

A few more bits of Stockholm

December 20, 2015

I know, I know, another post about Stockholm, but I couldn’t resist! It is a marvellous city, with stunning nature, beautiful buildings, and many other delights. Here are some dribs and drabs from around town, and I will answer the most pressing question you likely have about Sweden. Nature bits One of the most … More A few more bits of Stockholm