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.
Greece travel guides, Greek island hopping, and bicycle touring stories by Dave Briggs
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.
Between June 2025 and January 2026, I cycled 13,038 km from Athens, Greece to Nordkapp in Norway and then south to Lisbon, Portugal.
This post contains bike touring information about my cycling route through Greece, which was part of my 13,000km bikepacking trip in Europe.
Greece has 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from the Acropolis to the Minoan palaces of Crete. Here's your complete guide for visiting each one.
This is the most complete guide to KTEL buses in Greece available today. Includes all KTEL bus companies, Greek islands and mainland.
The easiest way to get from Sofia airport to the city center is by the metro. A taxi costs more, but will take you direct to your hotel.
Everything you need to know about planning a day out to the historic Marathon Battlefield from Athens during your trip to Greece.
First time traveling to Greece? Here's a practical guide that will help you prepare in advance so you can hit the ground running on Day 1!
You can travel from Santorini ferry port to Fira by bus, taxi, or private transfer. A bus is cheapest, and a pre-booked taxi is quickest.
Discover the best things to do in Kalamata in Greece. Explore the historic centre, relax at the beach, visit museums and don't forget those Kalamata olives!
Experience the best things to do In Heraklion Crete. Visit Knossos, walk Venetian castle walls, taste local food and more!
Dave's choice of the best Tinos hotels, and which parts of Tinos to stay at to make the most of your Greek island vacation.
The Uber app does work in the Greek capital of Athens, but the full range of services you might be expecting are not available.
A local's guide to the best areas & hotels to stay in Athens, Greece. All you need to know about choosing your Athens vacation accommodation.
Planning a once in a lifetime trip to Santorini in Greece? This travel blog is essential reading for planning your Santorini itinerary.
Discover the best areas to stay in Bratislava, and how to find and book the hotel or accommodation best suited to your trip!
The best time to visit Santorini is between May and October, but avoid August if you don't like crowds and super high prices!
There's plenty of reasons you should visit Malta in 2026, a country oozing with charm, and packed with historic sites and great beaches.
Your guide to the best beaches in Milos, including Sarakiniko, Paliochori, Agia Kriaki, and Achivadolimni beach.
On the 5th June 2025, I cycled from Milos Camping in Evia to Aliartos in Greece on day 2 of my Cycling Everywhere bike tour across Europe.