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Rouleur Magazine: Why I Ride
Last month our Founder Oli Broom sat down with Rouleur Magazine to discuss his love of slow travel, some of his favourite
The Best Books about Portugal
Portugal has a long literary history, from lyric poetry to Nobel Prize winning novelists. Here are some of our favourite books about Portugal,
The Slow Table in aid of Action Syria
This September, we are hosting a very special Slow Table event with our friends at The Grange Winery in Hampshire. We’ll be
The Mihai Eminescu Trust in Transylvania
The Mihai Eminescu Trust is dedicated to preserving local heritage and reviving Saxon villages across Transylvania. From teaching crafts to local children
The Best Books about Crete
Crete may be known for its dramatic coastline and clear seas, but it’s also an island of long-standing traditions and passionate people.
The Times: Magical Cycling in Lower Silesia
This spring, journalist James Stewart joined us cycling in Lower Silesia, an area he describes as ‘Poland’s most underrated region’. In his
Anca’s Sweet Chilli Jam Recipe
Think of Transylvania and its cuisine may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But our guests always return praising
Country & Town House: Poland By Bike
Journalist Mary Lussiana came cycling in Poland with us this spring, enjoying a slow ride through the rolling hills and wildflower meadows
The Best Books about the Taurus Mountains and Turkey
Turkey is a country with a vast and rich literary tradition, and there is a wealth of both fiction and non-fiction titles
Photo Essay: Cycling in Zagori
Zagori is Greece’s best kept secret. Once a staging point for wealthy Ottoman traders, today the 46 stone villages perched among the
The Best Books about Armenia
A country with a complex history and celebrated literary culture, we were spoiled for choice when picking our favourite books about Armenia.
The Slow Cyclist in Armenia
Here at The Slow Cyclist we like to uncover places you may never have thought of exploring, far away from the tourist
The Best Books about Abruzzo
A magical landscape of rocky mountains, forested valleys and stone villages, it’s no surprise that there are plenty of stories to be
Designing Romania’s Via Transilvanica
Romania’s Via Transilvanica connects communities across the country. Covering 1,400 kms, designing the trail has been a huge but rewarding task. The
Copsa Mare: Restoring a Transylvanian Village
Copsa Mare Guest House is a firm favourite among our guests visiting Transylvania. Long term Slow Cyclist guide Iancu sat down with
Slow Cycling in South Africa: HTSI
Journalist Charlotte Sinclair came cycling in South Africa with us in February 2024, enjoying a slow journey through the epic mountains, farmlands
Maiella National Park with a Slow Cyclist Guide
Maiella National Park is a place to connect to nature and glimpse at ancient history. The Slow Cyclist guide Pierluigi tells us
Life in Vradeto, Zagori
Konstantina is a cafe owner, friend of The Slow Cyclist and one of only three permanent residents of the hilltop village of
A Taste of Traditional Life in Crete
Writer, translator and Slow Cyclist guide Joshua Barley is drawn to the traditional life of Crete. Here, he relives some of his
The Slow Cyclist meets William Blacker
Along the Enchanted Way by William Blacker is a must-read for anyone visiting the Saxon villages of Transylvania. Here, Oli Broom remembers
