Cycling History
Cycled as a child and now with my own kids around the South Downs where we live, plus commuting to work (although I must confess to being a fair-weather cyclist!).
Favourite Tour
Mantua to Venice Boat & Bike Tour - having worked winters in Italy in the Lombardy, Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto regions, and summers in nearby Lido di Jesolo, it was lovely cycling through parts of the country previously only viewed from a car, coach or train. I’ve visited Venice on many occasions and I can safely say that cruising into the city on board the Ave Maria, glass of spritz in hand, definitely beats arriving on the public ferry from Punta Sabbioni!
Next Tour
I’ve never visited Croatia and really enjoy the combination of cycling and cruising that a Boat & Bike tour offers, so it will have to be the Highlights of Istria Deluxe Boat & E-Bike tour.
Best Travel Memory
Taking the kids skiing for the first time. Skiing has been a huge part of my life and seeing them enjoying the mountains as much as me was truly heart-warming.
Strangest Travel Experience
A whistle-stop tour of Bangkok after days on a plane. Too hot, too many Buddha statues and too many local culinary “delights”. Knew I should have stuck to the hotel bar!
Top Travel Tip
Travel light. Pack what you think you’ll need, then take half of it out again. All you really need is your passport and a credit card!
Interesting Fact
I am a confirmed Italophile having spent seven winters working there.