Tagged: bike

Combine a Nile River Cruise with Biking on This Novel Egypt Tour

A trip billed as the first-ever "organized boat and bike journey along the Nile" is launching in Egypt in 2026. Boat Bike Tours, which specializes in mostly European…

E-Bikes and Travel: Good Cities and Tour Companies for E-Biking

In 2013, Backroads, an operator of cycling tours to destinations around the world, bought 150 e-bikes for its fleet, experimenting with what was then a novelty. Today the company has…

Great Biking Parks, Trails, and Tours for Family Vacations in the USA

A vacation that includes cycling can be a feel-good thrill for kids and teens and can be throwback fun for parents and grandparents. Pedaling together on easy terrain brings a host of…

New Long-Distance Cycling Trail Links the Western Balkans

The first regional cycling trail to cross borders in the Western Balkans, the new TransDinarica route (www.transdinarica.com), has opened its first segment. Travelers can now cycle…

Why European River Cruise Biking Vacations Are on the Rise

Like pairing fine wine with cheese, a growing number of European river cruises are adding extensive bicycling options to their already popular trip itineraries. More than just a…

Active Vacations Without the Sticker Shock: How To Save on Ski Trips, Bike Vacations, Weight Loss Spa Getaways and More

Sunlight, the breeze at your back and, perhaps, a bit of sweat on your brow? Those can be pricey commodities in the world of vacations. As anyone who’s ever tried to charter a boat,…

Take a Vacation From Driving! A Pedestrian-Centric Website Lists Which US, Canadian and Australian Cities Are Most Walkable and Bikable

Though its rankings are geared towards residents--and would-be residents--of various cities around the globe, the website WalkScore's 2014 lists are invaluable tools for tourists,…

That's Ridiculous! Leaning Leaners (And the Airlines That Let 'Em)

The first thing I noticed about the passenger in seat 9C on a recent US Airways flight from Orlando to Washington was that he was carrying a light sabre. You know, as in Star…

Photo Slideshow: Walking Tours That Put a Spring in Your Step

Click to view slideshowStrap on your most comfortable shoes, and sign up for a walking vacation this spring. Other than soaking in the sublime views, you can't help but work up an…

How to Win Big, Lose Less on Vegas Dining

Celebrity chefs in Vegas has meant one thing: the cost of eating has risen significantly in the last two decades. But you don't have to lose your shirt to get a great meal (heck, you…

Roman All Over Provence and Languedoc

The Ancient Romans were prolific builders and imperialists and France (ancient Gaul), especially the south, was one of their favorite stomping grounds. In the 1st century BC to 3rd…

Living Large and Eating Mighty Fine in Las Vegas

If you thought Las Vegas was all about the Strip, the casinos, the bright lights, the show girls and the lack of clocks, you'd only be half right. A culinary invasion that began 15…