Send us Fan Mail We’re sitting in a rainy winter mood, daydreaming our way into a very real plan: flying our bikes to South Korea and riding across the country. The goal is simple and huge at the same time, a Seoul to Busan bike tour of roughly 640 km, built around the promise of an extensive cycling network and the kind of slow travel that lets a place unfold mile by mile. Then we get honest about the logistics that make or break bicycle touring. We talk why we chose September, how bo...
Aug 29
27 min
Send us Fan Mail They’re raising $2.5 million for charity by bikepacking across five continents, and somehow the toughest climbs aren’t always the ones on the route. PL and Kristen are a long-married couple who trade a comfortable, successful routine for dirt roads, uncertainty, and the kind of fatigue that makes every conversation feel louder. What starts as an ambitious endurance cycling project quickly becomes a real-time test of communication, trust, and how well you actually know the per...
Jun 1
56 min
Send us Fan Mail We set out on a 60-kilometer walking loop through Tuscia expecting history, big views, and sore legs. What we didn’t expect was to lose the one thing that was carrying the whole story: our field recorder, with days of trail audio trapped inside it. For a few hours, the Camino dell’Intrepido Larth felt like it might collapse into a quiet disaster, the kind every traveler knows too well. The route itself is a dream for anyone who loves hiking in Italy with meaning baked into e...
Apr 8
59 min
Send us Fan Mail The ancient cobblestones of Rome reveal a path less traveled – a sacred circuit connecting seven of Christianity's most significant churches. In this special episode, we strap on our hiking boots to tackle the Walk of the Seven Churches, a 25-kilometer pilgrimage that saints and ordinary faithful have followed for centuries. What makes this urban adventure unique is that we're not exploring distant lands but rediscovering our home city through the eyes of pilgrims. During th...
May 2, 2025
31 min
Send us Fan Mail Ever dreamt of embarking on an adventure, stepping off the beaten path, and exploring trails that lead you through history, culture, and unspoiled nature- all in the span of a few hours? Well, we, your hosts Anna and Edo, did just that. We took on Il Cammino dei Tre Villaggi - the Smallest Camino in Italy, a well-organized 20km loop brimming with breath-taking landscapes and hidden historical gems. Starting and ending in the quaint village of Villa San Giovanni in Tuscia, we ...
Aug 30, 2023
18 min
Send us Fan Mail We embarked on an incredible adventure as we set off to hike the Cammino dei Tre Villaggi, also known as the shortest Camino in Italy. This 20-kilometer journey took us through untouched forests, over small rivers, and past ancient ruins dating back over 2500 years. Follow along as we share our experiences navigating this well-organized trail, exploring captivating historical sites like the Palazzine tombs, and soaking in the medieval charm of Barbarano Romano. Throughout ou...
Jun 23, 2023
1 hr 16 min
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how you can embark on an unforgettable adventure without draining your wallet? We're Anna and Edo, and today we're sharing our expert tips on how to make that dream a reality! We'll guide you through the essentials you need, the gear you can repurpose, and our own experiences from our bicycle adventures on the Via Francigena. Join us as we discuss the importance of doing thorough research, focusing on the necessities, and using the equipment you already have at...
Jun 13, 2023
22 min
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our first mini-episode! A shorter format in which we talk about a specific aspect of human-powered travel and what makes it so special. One of the main reasons why we really enjoy traveling by foot or by bike is the profound experience that you live when you travel more slowly, simplify your daily activities and really notice the specific details in the world around you and how this makes your body and soul feel. We like to say that the “trail provides” and that th...
May 15, 2023
14 min
Send us Fan Mail In this special, companion episode, we'll take you on an immersive journey along the Way of the Gods, or Via degli Dei, in Italy. But rather than editing our audio to perfection, we're giving you a raw and unfiltered experience. We want you to feel as if you're right there with us, hearing every step we take, every breath we draw, and every sound we encounter on this epic trek. This raw audio experience, just like our Lake Como episode, is not just a travelogue,...
May 1, 2023
1 hr 27 min
Send us Fan Mail The Via degli Dei, or "Way of the Gods," is a 130-kilometer hiking trail that spans from Bologna to Florence in Italy. This ancient route takes hikers through the stunning landscapes of the Apennine Mountains, passing through quaint villages and historic sites along the way. The trail starts in Bologna and winds through the hills of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. Along the way, hikers pass through charming t...
May 1, 2023
36 min
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