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• Rhodes In One Day - What To Do In Rhodes From A Cruise Ship
  One day in Rhodes from a cruise ship? Where you dock, the stroll into the medieval city, whether Lindos fits, and how I'd spend the hours. Plain advice.
  Friday 13th of November 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Heraklion In One Day - What To Do In Heraklion From A Cruise Ship
  Heraklion on a cruise port day. Knossos or the city, how to get from the port, what I'd skip and how long to leave to get back on board.
  Friday 13th of November 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Corfu In One Day - What To Do In Corfu From A Cruise Ship
  One day in Corfu from a cruise ship? Where you dock, how to reach the old town, and what I'd do with six hours. Straight talk from a Greece resident.
  Friday 13th of November 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Chania In One Day - What To Do In Chania From A Cruise Ship
  Chania from a cruise ship, the way I'd do it. How to get in from Souda, where to wander, what to skip, and when to head back to the ship.
  Friday 13th of November 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Keep Valuables Safe at the Beach: 2026 Tips
  What do you do with your valuables when at the beach? Here's some handy tips and tricks to keep your belongings safe!
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• How to choose the best bike touring tires
  A look at the best bike touring tires from Schwalbe and other brands. Good bicycle touring tyres can last over 10000 kms of cycling!
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• How to Hide Money When Traveling: 2026 Guide
  It can be hard to find a good place to put your cash when traveling. Here's some tips on how to keep money safe when you travel.
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Endura Hummvee 3/4 Shorts Review
  I've been using Endura Humvee shorts for bike touring for years. Why? They're tough, look good, and last the distance. My first pair of Humvee shorts was worn on an 18 month bike tour from Alaska to Argentina. The second pair of Endura's was during my bike tour from Greece to England. Here's my review.
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Brooks C17 Review | Is the Brooks Cambium C17 good for bike touring?
  In this Brooks C17 review, I take a look at the Cambium C17 saddle, and ask if it's a good choice for bike touring. Have Brooks come up with a perfect non-leather saddle for bicycle touring with this 'vegan' alternative to the more famous B17 saddle?
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Best Touring Saddles 2026: Comfort Guide
  This guide to the best saddles for touring will help you on your quest to find a comfortable bike seat for cycling long distances.
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Best Power Banks for Cycling and Bike Touring (2026)
  If you're looking for a portable powerbank for bike touring, the Anker Powercore+ 26800 ticks all the right boxes. Here's why I think it might be the best powerbank for bike tours.
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Best Pedals for Bike Touring 2026: SPD vs Flat
  In this guide on choosing the best pedals for bike touring, we compare SPD pedals, flat pedals, toe clips and other bike touring pedals.
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Best Panniers For Touring - Waterproof Bike Panniers Review
  An in-depth look at the best bicycle touring panniers you can take on this bikepacking trip and all the bike tours after.
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Best Headphones for Cycling 2026 (Including AirPods)
  If you're looking for a good pair of headphones for cycling, this guide shows which cycling earphones are best and how to safely use them.
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Best Handlebar Bags for Bike Touring 2026
  My pick for the best bike handlebar bag for touring is the Ortlieb Ultimate 6 classic. Vaude, Thule and Rockbros also offer alternatives
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Best Camping Pillows 2026: Backpacking, Car Camping and Bike Touring
  Be a happy camper when bikepacking, and take a camping pillow on your next bike tour. Here's the best pillows for camping when bike touring.
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Best Bike Tool Kit 2026: Repair Tools Guide
  Create the best bike tool kit for your home with this guide on the best bike tools for bicycle maintenance and repair. 
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Best Bicycle Touring Shoes 2026: SPD & More
  A guide to choosing the best bike touring shoes that will provide foot comfort and cycling efficiency on your next bicycle tour.
  Friday 30th of October 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Free Entry To Ancient Sites & Museums In Greece
  Free entry to ancient sites and museums in Greece: the six free days, the first and third Sunday winter rule, plus 22 sites free all year round.
  Thursday 27th of August 2026 12:00:00 AM
• Thorn Nomad MK II
  I bought my Thorn Nomad Mk2 touring bike in 2013, and the most recent trip on it was in 2025 during my 13,000km Cycling Everywhere Bike tour.
  Thursday 16th of April 2026 12:00:00 AM

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