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[ΕΝ] Made it home!

[ΕΝ] Good morning from Cyprus.

[ΕΝ] Arrived in Tasucu!

[EN] The day started with rain and I had to cover one of the most dangerous sections of the Turki

[ΕΝ] a small stop in Antalya to have lunch and coffee and refuel the bike.

[ΕΝ] My shelter today is a fantastic hostel and Bar in Fethiye!

[ΕΝ] Despite being in this part of Turkey before, I haven't visit Kusadasi.

[ΕΝ] 40 minutes later we arrived at Cesme. I love it when I a! travelling out of season.

[EN] Departure from Chios Island to Cesme Turkey. the weather betrayed me once again.

[ΕΝ] Αfter almost 2 months in Athens, it's time to continue my way back to Cyprus.

[EN] At last the service is done and the bike is ready to travel the final leg of the trip

[ΕΝ] Arrived in Athens..

[EN] Back in Greece.

[EN] Despite all the problems I had with the motorcycle I made it to Ancona!

[ΕΝ] A small stop in Tavulia. the village of Valentino Rossi.

[ΕΝ] Country No 48! San Marino

[GR] Χώρα Νο. 48! Σαν Μαρίνο.

[ΕΝ] Finaly in the capital of Italy the city has a huge history.

[EN] Country no..47! Vatican

[EN] Siena to visit the historical center and have some pizza before heading off.

[EN] Florence was founded in the middle of the distance of Vienna and Rome because it was a good

[EN] The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of

[ΕΝ] the weather is not very good but is not gonna get any better for the next week.

[ΕΝ] It took me 7 hours to cover 200 kilometres from Nice to Genova.the weather turn out to be ve

[EN] Country No 46! Italy!!
The number it's a coincidence!!!

[EN] Nice is located in the French Riviera, at the foot of the Alps, and its the second-largest F

[EN] Gorge du Verdon is a river canyon carved by the Verdon River.

[EN] A coffee break in historical city Avignon.

[EN] Found this tonight! Perfect place to sleep!!

[EN] Ardèche is a department in southeast France known for its forests and trails.

[ΕΝ] Autumn in France is amazing. Today I am riding through colourful mountains.

[EN] Fred and Veronique welcomed m once again in their house.

[EN] Once again in the beautiful area of Dordogne! the view from Domme village.

[ΕΝ] I am leaving Spain and entering France once again

[EN] In Barcelona I was very lucky to receive the hospitality of the locals.

[ΕΝ] Daniel offered me an excellent experience of Speleology in a cave that formed by erosion of

[EN] I had the chance to meet Daniel again!

[EN] The pink lake is a saltlake in the town of Torrevieja near Alicante.

[ΕΝ] Batteria del castillos is an old fortress on a Cape Tiñoso in the municipality of Cartagena

[ΕΝ] Crossimg through the Sierra Nevada. Almost lonely up here.

[EN] On the southern side of Sierra Nevada are the "Albujaress" villages.

[EN] Granada is one of the most historical places of Spain.The city has traditional architecture

[EN] A small stop to Malaga for a coffee break before I continue to Granada.

[EN] Saint Michaels cave inside the Gibraltar rock it's a bottomless cave there is a tunnel that

[EN] As the Greek mythology says, Hercules, during his 10th labour he had to pass across the moun

[EN] Country No.44. Gibraltar

[GR] Χώρα Νο. 44. Γιβραλτάρ

[ΕΝ] Juscar had been one of the White Villages of Andalusia, with buildings traditionally whitewa

[EN] The New Bridge of Ronda was build on 1804 and it’s one of the 3 bridges that connect the cit

[ΕΝ] Exploring the mountains of Andalusia. Grazalema village in Sierra de Grazalema.

[EN] Córdoba is one of the most historical cities of Spain.

[EN] A small stop in Sevilla for a cup of coffee and some pictures.

[EN] After spending 10 days in Faro with the amazing community of the MOTO CLUBE FARO.

[ΕΝ] Μια μικρή βόλτα στη πόλη του Φάρο.

[GR] A small ride in the center of Faro

[ΕΝ] After Jami suggested I came for a visit to the Moto Club of Faro.

[ΕΝ] On the way to Faro!
Farol de Cabo Sao Vicente

[ΕΝ] Portugal is the reunion country. After Ricardo and Jami

[ΕΝ] Arrived in Capo Da Roca.

[EN] after a full day riding in small roads on the coastline we arrive in Peniche.

[ΕΝ] Capela do Senhor Da Pedra is a picturesque church build on the granite beaches of Miramar ju

[ΕΝ] The dame day I was leaving Barcelos I had the chance to meet once again with some

[EN] In Barcelos I met once again with Ricardo.

[ΕΝ] Penada geres dam was build was build in 1967.

[ΕΝ] The small village of Soajo in the Peneda Geres National Park has a small hill with a lot of

[ΕΝ] Country No. 43. Portugal
[GR] Χώρα Νο.43. Πορτογαλία.

[EN] Santiago de Compostela is one of the most beautiful places that somebody can visit in Spain

[EN] I passed a lot of these Strange buildings along my way in Spain.

[ΕΝ] Cape Finisterre. People were thinking that this is literally the end of the world.

[ΕΝ] Torres de Hercules is an ancient Roman Lighthouse in A Corunia.

[EN] I arrived at this amazing beach called Praia de Santa Comba in a small village near Ferrol.

[ΕΝ] A beautiful scenic route called the “the route of the viewpoints” took me through the fantas

[EN] Playa de las cathedrals is located right on the border of Galicia region.

[ΕΝ] The mountain of Asturias keep surprising me.

[ΕΝ] It’s been a Long day riding through mountains and villages. More than 500 km I.

[EN] National Park de Las Ubinas la Mesa. Puerto de la Cubilla.

[EN] One more day on the amazing mountains of Spain.

[ΕΝ] Rianio. Nothing more to say. The photo speaks for it self.

[ΕΝ] Camping at Puerto de Panderrueda in the National Park of Picos de Europa.

[EN] in the heart of Picos de Europa.

[ΕΝ] Mirador del Corzo. Puerto de San glorio Picos de Europa

[ΕΝ] Passing through Segovia I had to make a stop and admire the huge Agueduct of the city

[ΕΝ] Avila is a small town near Madrid.

[EN] The best time to visit Madrid was in August.

[ΕΝ] Toledo. The former capital of Spain sits on a rock surrounded by the river Tagus.

[EN] Cuenca is one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen in Spain so far.

[EN] Heading towards Cuenca from the highlands of Spain. The scenery changes every 40-50 km.

[EN] A small stop to the canyon of the Rio Lobos. A small church dedicated to St.

[EN] Riding towards Burgos from the rural roads I came to to the village Orbaneja Del Castillo.

[ΕΝ] Puentedey is a small medieval village in Burgos Province.

[ΕΝ] Bilbao is surrounded by lots of mountains in all sides.

[EN] Bardenas Reales is a desert in between Zaragoza and Pamplona.

[EN] Second time I pass from Yesa lake.

[EN] Exploring the Pyrenees on the Basque region I came to Alto de Izpegi.

[EN] San Sebastián was packed with people.

[ΕΝ] It’s amazing how many people you can meet while wild camping.

[EN] I spent the last 5 days on Eibar in Basque Country with my friend Iñigo, that I met on the f

[EN] Gaztelugatxe is a small island connected with the mainland by a man made bridge.

[ΕΝ] A small stop to see Itzurun beach in the town of Zumaia.

[ΕΝ] Riding with Ιñigo around Baskeland.

[ΕΝ] Reservoir of Yesa.

[ΕΝ] Ordessa valley is part of the international union of conservation of Nature (IUCN).

[ΕΝ] My Second day in Spain begins early in the morning. On the way to Ordessa National Park.

[EN]. During the last 2 hours of riding on Pyrenees I came across too much rain.

[ΕΝ] Ν260. Passing from the gorge to Castejon de Sos.

[ΕΝ] The N260 through Spanish Pyrenees.

[EN] Country No 42. Spain

[GR] Χώρα Νο.42. Ισπανία.

[EN] Arcalis ski resort in the parish of Ordino. Andorra

[EN] Riding in the mountain passes of Andorra. Collada de Beixalis is at 1075m.

[EN] Country No. 41. Andorra

[GR] Χώρα Νο 41. Ανδόρρα

[ΕΝ] Col de Puymorens. This is the last pass in the French Pyrenees for today.

[ΕΝ] Col de Port. I am already 7 hours in the twists of the Pyrenees and I covered about 300km.

[ΕΝ] Col de Mente. The scenery changes. More trees are visible in the mountains.

[ΕΝ] Col Du Tourmalet at 2115m is the highest pass of French Pyrenees.

[ΕΝ] Col D’ Abisque is the second pass I ride through. The weather is great today.

[EN] Second day on the Pyrenees. Today is the passes day.

[ΕΝ] Fort du portalet is a fortress build on the cliff and it was used to protect the access to t

[EN] At last! Entering the French Pyrenees region.

[EN] Made a small stop at Toulouse.

[ΕΝ]Pont Valentre. The iconic bridge started construction on 1308 and took 70 years to complete.

[ΕΝ] In the area of Dordogne I stayed with Fred and Veronique in the beautiful village of St Leon

[ΕΝ] I reached Dordogne region.

[ΕΝ] And on my way through the fantastic and super hot country side of The Massif Central Ι come

[EN] My gps is messed up. I had to stop of 30 minutes and get my back up paper maps out.

Col de la Croix Morrand.

[EN] Col de La Croix St. Robert on Monts Dore in the Vulcanic National Park

[ΕΝ] Monts Dore are the remnant peaks of a Volcano situated on Auvergne-Rhône Alpes in the Massif

[ΕΝ] In the center of Clermont Ferrant is the Black church of the city.

[ΕΝ] We arrived at Clermont Ferrand area late in the evening and found this amazing lake to camp

[EN] “Any shade will do” Tony yelled at me as we were riding to find a place to rest.

[ΕΝ] Chateau day today. Riding in the Loire region. Chateau du Chambord

[ΕΝ] In the small town of Selles sur cher I had the luck to stay with 2 incredible people Andre a

[ΕΝ] Passing from the city of Manolis is impossible not to stop to admire the Chateau of Amboise.

[EN] Riding along the Loire in French countryside.

[EN] In the village of Daneze sous Doue there is a cave with More than 400 figures sculptured on

[ΕΝ]Broceliande forest is connected to lots of legends and myths.

[ΕΝ] I visited the famous Saint Malo.

[ΕΝ] Le Gouffre is a spectacular granite rock that was formed by a massive volcano eruption milli

[ΕΝ] In Brittany’s countryside there is a Hill full of sculptures that represent saints.

[ΕΝ] At the beautiful village of Huelgoat the scenery is full of huge boulders and impressive geo

[EN] Mont Saint Michel De Brasparts is an isolated 17th century chapel on a hill.

[ΕΝ] I rode to the Western coastline of Brittany where lots of WW2 bunker ruins are scattered on

[ΕΝ] Carnac is famous for its Neolithic stones. The stones cover an area of 5km long.

[EN] I needed some parts to fix the rear break of the bike.

[ΕΝ] We enter the historic region of Britany in France.

[ΕΝ] William the conqueror castle in Falaise. William was the first Norman King of England.

[ΕΝ] In the town of Arromanches just after the Omaha beach there is an artificial port that was c

[ΕΝ] Pointe du Hoc is one of the most known points of Normandy.

[ΕΝ] A visit to the stunning and imposing Mont saint Michel.

[ΕΝ] Arrived In Dieppe.

[EN] On my way to Normandy.

[EN] I decided to ride 100km North towards Calais to a village called Equinen plage.

[EN] Although I don’t make the round of the world in 80 days, but the round of Europe with 80km/h

[EN] Riding along the Somme river it was impossible not to have a stop in Amiens.

[EN] in the village of Ciry Salsogne I had the privilege to stay with an amazing family.

[EN] Douaumont Ossuary is one of the biggest memorial sites on the battlefield of Verdun.

[EN] The battle of Verdun was one of the biggest and bloodiest battles of the Great War (WW1) For

[EN] In the small village of Romagne, there is a museum which began as a private collection about

[ΕΝ] On my way to Verdun.

[EN] The first four days in France I was hosted by Christine in the town of Valenciennes.

[ΕΝ] Norte Dame de Lorrette is the worlds largest cemetery.

[EN] A small stop to Ablain saint Nazaire.

[ΕΝ] In the village of Mont Saint Eloi there are the ruins of the huge Abbey.

[ΕΝ] A visit t the imposing Vimy WW1 Canadian monument.

[EN] Christine is showing me around the Nord.

[EN] A small stop to the town of Le Quesnoy.

[EN] I am lucky to meet incredible people in France and have small rides around.

[EN] France it’s the 40th country I visit in this trip

[EN] Another small stop to my friends Kai and Antje that live near Hamburg.

[ΕΝ] made it back to Denmark. I have to cross multiple Countries for my next destination.

[EN] Back to Torshavn for a visit to Tinganes.

[ΕΝ] I went to a gas station where I took apart the rear break caliper and try to find the proble

[ΕΝ] My co-travellers decided to call it a day for today and they headed back to the capital, whe

[ΕΝ] After riding on the island of Vidoy and having a coffee at the northernmost village we conti

[EN] Klaksvik s the second largest city of the Faroes.

[EN] Getting ready to explore the Faroes with Sebastian (Skippy) and Scott from Australia.

[EN] Tjørnuvik is one of the oldest Faroe villages.

[EN] I followed Saksunavregur.

[EN] The Nix is a water creature that lives in Vatnid lake.

[EN] Gasalandur. The small village sits on top of a rocky cliff.

[EN] Faroe Islands. Country No 39. The ferry arrived at the port at 3 a.m.

[ΕΝ] Hlíðarvegur Pass. Great landscape until the last moment of my visit in Iceland

[ΕΝ] Can’t believe that the days in Iceland are over.

[ΕΝ] The Arctic Henges is a new monument that is still being build.

[EN] Ásbyrgi is a glacial canyon in the north of Iceland.

[EN] Dettifoss is the most powerful waterfall of Europe.

[EN] Hverir is a place out of the ordinary.

[ΕΝ] Hverfjall crater looks like a huge mountain from the road below.

[EN] Skutustadagigar craters at lake Myvatn.

[ΕΝ] Lake Myvatn. Around the lake there are lots of interesting things to see

[ΕΝ] Took endless straight of 42km of gravel road to see Aldejyafoss.

[ΕΝ] A stop to Godafoss before we head inland in the highlands

[EN] we passed through Akureyri which is the second biggest city of Iceland after Reykjavík.

[EN] Icelandic horses are unique. They are smaller than normal but they are not ponies.

[EN] I was riding through this amazing gravel road when I realized that my camera is broke and fe

[ΕΝ] Hvítserkur is a 15 m high basalt stack in northwest Iceland.

[EN] Leaving the fjords and start to ride in the northern part of the country.

[EN] the winds are terrible in the western fjiords.

[EN] I covered 340 km today and 150 of that was gravel roads. .

[EN]. Dynjandi is a protected natural monument in the Western fjords.

[ΕΝ] Started the day with 80km of off-road.

[ΕΝ] Great day riding on the Western Fjiords.

[ΕΝ] Latrabjarg is the Westernmost point or Iceland and Europe.

[EG] Gardur is the oldest steel ship in Iceland.

[EN] Western fjords. The sun is 24h there, The people are rarely seen and the Views are amazing.

[ΕΝ] On the way to the Western fjords of Iceland.

[ΕΝ] I reached Öndverðarnes cape the end of the peninsula in Snæfellsjökull National Park.

[EN] Saxhóll Volcano crateris estimated to have erupted 3,000 years ago, and much of the surround

[EN] Rauðfeldsgjá is a deep, high and narrow ravine in the cliffs south of the glacier Snæfellsjö

[ΕΝ] Riding with Martin to the western part of the country.

[ΕΝ] Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland. 40% of the population lives here.

[ΕΝ] Gardur is the westernmost town of Reykjanes peninsula.

[EN] The Bridge between two continents at Sandvík is a footbridge over the tectonic plate of Nort

[EN] Volcano experts believe that Kerdir was an active volcano and after some eruptions that happ

[EN] Thingvellir is a national park, about 40 km northeast of Iceland's capital, Reykjavík.

[EN] Gullfoss (Golden falls) is a waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Ice

[ΕΝ] Geysir geothermal Park is an erupting hot spring area located in Iceland’s hugely popular Go

[ΕΝ] Heading in the Icelandic highlands for more things to see.

[ΕΝ] Not all campings are perfect but most of the people are.

[EN] On the 24th of November 1974 a US Navy Douglas Super DC-3 plane forces to land on the Black

[ΕΝ] Made it to Black beach. This is one of Iceland’s most visited touristic attraction.

[ΕΝ] Iceland is an amazing country with amazing nature.

[EN] a small stop to the magnificent Fjadrargljufur Canyon.

[EN] I am riding with Martin from Czech Republic.

[ΕΝ] right next to Jokulsalron is the Diamond beach.

[ΕΝ] Jokulsarlon is one of Iceland’s most visited sites.

[EN] After about 290km we saw in front of us Vatnajökull glacier witch is the biggest one in Euro

[EN].

[EN] Iceland. Country No 38. At last we are here.

[ΕΝ] what do you do when it’s 2a.m. There is still light on the sky and you are on a boat?

[ΕΝ] 24 hours in the sea.

[EN] On the way to Iceland. So looking forward to this.

[EN] I am very impressed with the public shelters all around Denmark.

[EN] The Sand-Covered Church is the name given to a late 14th-century church dedicated to Saint L

[ΕΝ] Grenen is northernmost point of Denmark.

[EN] Last day with Tony.

[ΕΝ] We we're looking for a shelter to sleep and we arrived in a small village with a lake.

[ΕΝ] Kaloe Castle Ruin lies on a peninsula 30 km north of Aarhus in Denmark.

[ΕΝ] We rode from the weatern coastibe to the Eastern coastline to visit some the second biggest

[EN] My friend Tony is travelling to Norway and it was a chance to meet once again and travel in

[EN] The Man meets the sea is a 9 metre (30 feet) tall white monument of four seated males, locat

[EN] Billunt is the hometown of Lego.

[EN] Denmark has been one of the oldest kingdoms of the world, and it all started from this place

[EN]Bog bodies, or bog people, are the naturally preserved corpses recovered from peat bogs.

[ΕΝ] Bakken is the world's oldest amusement park that it's still in operation.

[ΕΝ] Free town of Christiania is a proclaimed autonomous region the in the island of Christiansha

[EN] Swimming in the ocean can be dangerous.

[EN] 3 days in Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital. The weather is amazingly good.

[ΕΝ] Again I managed to book a ferry in the early morning hours.

[EN] there are different kind of Bridges and canal lifts that move, so boats that pass through th

[EN] The Afsluitdijk is a major causeway in the Netherlands, constructed between 1927 and 1932 an

[ΕΝ] Amsterdam's name derives from Amstelredamme, indicative of the city's origin around a dam in

[EN] With population of more than 1 million, it is the third-largest city in the Netherlands.

[ΕΝ] Celestial vault is a artwork made by James Turrel, an American artists, and its a place to g

[EN] Rotterdam is a a major logistic and economic centre since it has Europe's largest port.

[EN] The windmills at Kinderdijk are a group of 19 monumental windmills.

[EN] I arrived in Gouda, as impressive as the lovely town is, it cannot be more impressive as the

[EN] Utrecht. Really nice place to spent a couple of hours.

[ΕΝ] What if I told you there is a Desert in Netherlands!

[EN]

[ΕΝ] Waterfall of Loenen (de Grote)

[ΕΝ] since the rain doesn’t want stop I decided to find a place to camp.

[ΕΝ] I reached Maastricht. One of the oldest and most traditional cities of Netherlands.

[ΕΝ] Eindhoven. The city wasn’t what I was expecting. Too modern for my taste.

[ΕΝ] Moses bridge is a Wooden trench bridge allowing visitors to reach Fort De Roovere while walk

[EN] Country No 36. Netherlands. Hook of Holland

[GR] Χώρα Νο 36. Ολλανδία.

[EN] It’s time to Leave the UK. On the ferry to my next destination

[EN] A small stop for a couple of days In Liverpool to visit some friends before I leave the UK f

[EN] Dublin, the capital of Ireland.

[EΝ] In a landscaped quarry next to the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation lies Ireland

[EN] Το Glendalough φιλοξενεί μια απο τις σημαντικότερες μοναστικες τοποθεσιες στην Ιρλανδία.

[EN] Kilmogue portal Tomb is the tallest dolmen in Ireland.

[ΕΝ] In Ireland Copper mining was a huge industry since the Bronze Age.

[EN] Kilbrittain has the skeleton of a whale that beaches it self on the beach in the Irish town

[EN] Dromberg (the small ridge). One of the many Neolithic burial sites of Ireland.

Ring of Beara. Irish nature!

Done with the ring of Kerry! Ring of Beara to go!

[EN] Camping at a small local canoe port by the lake. No wind at all!!

Ring of Kerry. Wild Atlantic Way.

[EN] On this historic site the First telegraph connection was established between Europe and Amer

Ring of Kerry. Wild Atlantic way.

[ΕΝ] The colorful town of Dingle. A small stop to this beautiful town before I continue my way.

[EN] The Gallarus Oratory is a crude stone church believed to have been built between the 6th and

Connor pass

[ΕΝ] Cliffs of moher. The most visited and photographed place of Ireland.

[ΕΝ] It was a terrible night and even more terrible windy morning.

[ΕΝ] Wild Atlantic way. A great way to ride. Perfect day. Perfect views.

[EN] Doolough valley is a part of a dark story of the 1800s in Ireland.

[EN] On the way to Ballina you can find this amazing abandoned concrete ship.

[EN] Knocknarea. One of the many Neolithic tombs that are scattered all’s around Ireland.

[ΕΝ] I met a group of motorcyclists, Brian Danny and JB one of their bikes had a massive problem

[EN] Ballyshanon the birthplace of a legend of rock and blues music.

[ΕΝ] First camping in Ireland. Camping at the old docks of Mountcharles village.

[ΕΝ] Boom. All of a sudden you see a sign in kilometers.

[ΕΝ] Giants causeway is a natural phenomenon that exists on the north coastline of Northern Irela

[EN] Loughareema vanishing lake. This lake is vanishing at random times.

[EN] The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees in Northern Ireland.

[EN] The Wall of peace in Belfast was constructed to separate the Loyalist and Unionists Protesta

[ΕΝ] Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and the second biggest city of the island.

[EN] Country No 34. Northern Ireland. Larne port. Great weather

[ΕΝ] I pitched my tent about 30km from the port.

[ΕΝ] Rain rain rain. I am wet to the bone. Not very pleasant. My gloves are soaking wet.

[ΕΝ] A stop for all the Harry Potter fans. Glenfinnan bridge.

[ΕΝ] took the ferry to Mallaig port. The winds are too strong and the ferry is shaking a lot.

[EN] Last night for me in the Isle of Skye. Camping near Amardele port.

[GR] The Fairy Pools are a natural waterfall phenomenon in Glen Brittle.

[EN] Since the weather is in my favor, I take advantage of it. Time for pictures!

[EN] The Isle is Skye is connected to a lot of legends and myths about fairies.

[EN] Between 61 and 55 million year ago a massive volcanic activity took place along the west coa

[EN] Isle of Skye again lovely day but low temperatures

Isle of Skye

[ΕΝ] Applecross is a tiny village with easygoing people.

[EN] Applecross pass is deferent from the other passes of the Scotland .

[EN] on The way to Applecross

[GR] Στο δρόμο προς Applecross

[ΕΝ] Beautiful landscapes on the way to Applecross. I like this county more by the minute.

[ΕΝ] I reached Ullapool.

[ΕΝ] Northwest highlands rock route. This landscape is called Assynt.

[ΕΝ] A beautiful Beach on the way North.

[ΕΝ] heading south from the west coastline of the Highlands. Sunshine everywhere. Great weather.

[ΕΝ] Dunnet head is officially the northernmost point of mainland UK.

[ΕΝ] John o groats finally.

[EN] Loch Ness

[ΕΝ] Camping in a small forest near Loch Ness.

[ΕΝ] During the WW2, Churchill orders the formation of an elite unit to strike behind enemy lines

[EN] small stop at Laggan dam for pictures

[ΕΝ] reaches the geographical center of Scotland

[EN] A small stop for a snack in Loch Morich with some highlands mountains as a background.

[ΕΝ] A939 highly recommended road in the highlands

[EN] Around 16 000 years ago, the area surrounding Burn O'Vat was covered by a glacial ice sheet.

[EN] Dunnottar Castle, "fort on the shelving slope"is located upon a rocky headland on the north-

[ΕΝ] one more day come to an end.

[ΕΝ] Dundee law.

[EN] Scotland has a long history regarding witchcraft.

[ΕΝ] Dukes pass. Windy and rainy

[GR] Πέρασμα Dukes. Δυνατοί άνεμοι και βροχόπτωση.

[EN] The falkirk wheel is the worlds first rotating boat lift.

[ΕΝ] Edinburgh. The capital of Scotland is one of the most charming I ever visited.

[ΕΝ] Roslin chapel is very famous since the Da Vinci Code movie was filmed here

[ΕΝ] Country No 33. Scotland.

[GR] Χώρα Νο. 33. Σκωτία.

[EN] Honister is one of the highest in the region and once again one of the steepest with gradien

Camping at lake Derwentwater. Lake District.

[EN] Wrynose pass connects with Hardknott pass in the middle of Lake District.

[EN] Hardknott pass. What a thrill !

[ΕΝ] Riding on beautiful passes in Western Lake District

[ΕΝ] Lake District. Not the best weather possible.

[ΕΝ] The strong winds last night broke my tent completely.

[ΕΝ] Riding through Yorkshire Dales National Park. Windy as hell today. Time for a stop to rest.

[ΕΝ] On my way to Yorkshire Dales National Park.

[ΕΝ] In Conwy town in Northen Wales you can see the massive castle of the city, and also the Smal

[EN] Caernarfon is a royal town and port in North Wales.

[ΕΝ] Snowdon is the highest peak of Snowdonia National Park.

[EN] I am riding in Snowdonia National Park with a friend that I met while I was in Germany.

[ΕΝ] I reached Aberystwyth. I went to the beach near the marina and pitched my tent.

[ΕΝ] St David’s. Was recommended by almost everyone I met in Wales.

[EN] In the famous Pendine sands, a lot of speed records were set since this is was the place tha

[ΕΝ] New day starts. 300km to cover until Aberystwyth.

[ΕΝ] By the time I arrive in Oxwich the weather got really bad.

[ΕΝ] Who needs the motorways when there is countryside like this one.

[EN] Arrived in Cardiff, the capital of Wales.

[EN] Riding in Wales countryside near Brecon. The weather is good so far!

[EN] Tintern abbey is one of the most visited sites of Wales.

[EN] Wales!! Country No.32

[GR] Ουαλία. Χώρα Νο.32

[ΕΝ] Roman city of Bath.

[GR] Ρωμαϊκή πόλη του Μπαθ

[ΕΝ] Just before I arrive to Bath. Cheddar gorge, in the village of Cheddar

[ΕΝ] Took the coast road to head North. Amazing views and amazing twisties.

[ΕΝ] Cornwall cape.

[GR] Ακρωτήρι Κόρνγουελ

[ΕΝ] Lands end. The southernmost point of the United Kingdom

[ΕΝ] Cornwall county has a lot of Neolithic sites.

[EN] England tidal island of St Michaels Mount in Cornwall county is the smaller version of Mont

[EN] After a long day riding I covered about 500km.

[ΕΝ] Stonehenge is one of the most famous Neolithic sites of Europe and one of the wonders of the

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[ΕΝ] A nice walk in a nice park.

[ΕΝ] The Tower of London was the place that all the death penalties used be in executed .

[EN] I went for to visit the queen but she wasn’t in.

[ΕΝ] Arrived in London.

[ΕΝ] Already a lot of hours on the road.

[EN] I continue my way to London.

[EN] Before heading to London, I wanted to take a ride to explore the county that I was staying f

[EN] It’s good to catch up with some family.

[EN] Snake pass with rainy weather. Still very nice pass

[ΕΝ] The upper Derwent Reservoir were the ideal place to rest the bouncing bomb that was used to

[EN] Eyam village in the Peak District has a dark history.

[EN] Little John was the best friend of Robin Hood and his first lieutenant.

[ΕΝ] The traditional village of Edale is a very famous destination among hikers and bicyclists.

[ΕΝ] After 100km I arrived in Buxton. A small town in the Peak District.

[EN] Last day in work.

[EN] Life is normal at the city of Lincoln where I am having a break to work so I can continue tr

[ΕΝ] On the ferry from Calais, France to Dover, England.

[EN] Sleeping just 7km away from Calais Port in France.

[ΕΝ] Bruges is one of the most touristic cities of Belgium.

[ΕΝ] I chose to free camp in one of the Bvouac zones that are scattered in Belgium.

[ΕΝ] I reached the beautiful city of Ghent.

[ΕΝ] The abandoned town of Doel is located near a huge Nuclear power plant at the border of Belgi

[EN] Antwerp a Flemish city of Belgium.

[EN] Made it to Brussels, the capital of Belgium.

[EN] the Lion's mount is a memorial to the Ballte of Waterloo.

[ΕΝ] A stop to Leuven for a walk and maybe a Stella-Artois.

[EN] Stairway to nothing Belgium. Is this a sign that I am not going to heaven?

[ΕΝ] The Tower of eber ezer was constructed by a single man between 1951 and 1965.

[ΕΝ] Eben-Emael fortress was construct in 1931-1935.

[ΕΝ] Camping in one of Belgiums Bivouac zones.

[ΕΝ] Country No 30. Belgium

[EN] Last stop in Luxembourg At he famous village and motorcycle destination "Esch-sur-Sûre"

[EN] Luxembourg city can offer a great time walking around the old fortifications made by the Fra

[ΕΝ] In the hart of "little Switzerland" region of Luxembourg you can have a coffee break with th

[EN] Country No 29. Luxembourg.

[ΕΝ] It was a great pleasure to see Lefteris again.

[EN] Last stop Czechia before I ride back to Bonn to where I will take a plane for the first tim

[EN] Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic.

[EN] 500 days on the road and the first really unfortunate event happened.

[ΕΝ] This amazing hotel Is located on the lonenly hill above Liberec town.

[ΕΝ] Czesky raj National Park.

[EN] Exploring the North of Czech Republic.

[EN] Kutna hora is really beautiful town.

[EN] Kostnice sedlec ossuary is a very famous destination in Czech Republic.

[ΕΝ] A stop to Hradec Kralove to rest a bit. The city is nice but very very quiet.

[EN] I was searching for a place to camp late in the evening and I stopped to a gas station to ge

[EN] The Radhošť is a mountain in the Czech Republic 1129 meters.

[ΕΝ] Passing through small villages in the Moravia region.

[EN] It would be shame to travel for long time in Europe and not to attend a MotoGP race.

[EN] Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and the historical capital city of t

[EN] Mikulov is a town in the Moravia, South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic and is locate

[EN] Český Krumlov is a small city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.

[ΕΝ] Short stop to Pilsen for a coffee and something to eat.

[EN] At the church of Kostel Svateho Jiri (St.

[EN] Near the. Small town of Krasno there is this beautify lookout Tower.

[EN] Karlovy vary is one of the most beautiful places that can someone visit in Czech Republic.

[EN] Pravciscka brana is the largest natural bridge of Central Europe.

[EN] Country no 28 - Czech Republic

[GR] Χώρα Νο 28. - Τσεχία.

[ΕΝ] A stop to Bastei in Saxony Switzerland national park of Germany to see some nature formation

[EN] Dresden Just Beautiful.

[ΕΝ] I met Marc at Koblenz.

[ΕΝ] A small stop to Postdam to dry. It's been raining since last night.

[ΕΝ] Jewish holocaust memorial is the biggest memorial of the murdered Jews of WW2 Located in the

[EN] After Germany was devided to West and East, so did Berlin.

[EN] Berlin. A city that has destroyed and had been destroyed.

[EN] Would you believe in something just because you can't disproof it??

[EN] Endless straights from Hamburg to Berlin.

[EN] Hamburg. The second biggest city of Germany after Berlin.

[EN] Meet the Tilsners. I met these guys on a traffic jam in Norway 11 months ago.

[ΕΝ] Short stop to Bremen.

[ΕΝ] Bush Camping in Germany. I hope I don't end up with a fine

[ΕΝ]On the way to Hamburg. A stop to see Düsseldorf

[EN] Getting some hospitality in a Hotel by the Greek owners. Thanks a lot guys.

[ΕΝ] Do you remember Jonas? The German guy we travelled together for a while?

[ΕΝ] In the center of European Union.

[EN] Wurzburg is quite charming city.

[EN] I thought it was nice idea to give my bike a Romantic ride in Romantic road of Germany.

[ΕΝ] Dachau concentration camp is 20km north of Munich.

[ΕΝ] Munchen. In the city of beer and wurst!

[EN] I had the chance to stay for a couple of days with Barbara and Sebastian once again but this

[ΕΝ] On Herreninsel island is the Palace of king lundwig the 2nd.

[EN] Chiemsee lake in Bayern is fantastic place for a stop.

[ΕΝ] BMW Motorrad days 2017.

[ΕΝ] Neuschwanstein castle is the most famous of Germany.

[ΕΝ] I reached Bodensee lake and I thought I should stay to check out the Zeppelin museum.

[EN] Lichtenstein Castle has been described as the "fairy tale castle of Württemberg." It overloo

[EN] While I was searching for a camping place I met Barbara and Sebastian.

[EN] Lets see what else I will bump into in this trip. Behold!!!

[EN] Donaquelle is a monument that located in he town of Donaueschingen.

[ΕΝ] The route to Freiburg through the Black Forest is not boring at all.

[EN] Woke up with a pleasant surprise. The rain of the last 4 days finally stopped.

[ΕΝ] One more country to my triplog. Germany! country No 27

[EN] Basel was founded by the Romans.

[ΕΝ] On the way to Basel.

[ΕΝ] I reached Geneva. Despite the beauty of the city I cannot enjoy it as I wanted.

[EN] Bern is an amazing city. Despite being the capital is not the biggest of Switzerland.

[ΕΝ] Susten pass on the way to Bern.

[GR] Πέρασμα Susten και φύγαμε για Βέρνη.

[ΕΝ] Furka pass is the most famous of Switzerland if someone judged from the stickers on the sign

[EN] Passo de la Novena o Nnufenen pass. One of the most beautiful passes of Switzerland.

[ΕΝ} Reached Oberalp pass late in the evening.

[ΕΝ] St. Bernardino pass on 2066m. Freezing cold up here. Raining all day long

[ΕΝ] Julierpass on 2284m!

[GR] Πάσο Julier στα 2284μ.

[ΕΝ] St. Moritz is one of the world's famous holiday resort.

[ΕΝ] Albula pass is located on the Albula Alps of Swiss.

[EN] Appentzeller is a historic canton of Switzerland.

[EN] Rhine falls is Europe largest waterfalls of Europe. The falls are 150m wide and 23m high.

[ΕΝ] Day trip to Schaffchausen which is located on the Swiss-German border.

[EN] Zurich is the largest city of Switzerland.

[EN] Fount Nektarios in Switzerland.

[EN] Country No 26 - Switzerland
[GR] Χώρα Νο 26 - Ελβετία

[ΕΝ] Vaduz is the capital of Lichtenstein and the seat of the parliament.

[EN] Country No 25 - Lichtenstein

[GR] Χώρα Νο 25 - Λίχτενσταϊν.

[ΕΝ] Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol state of Austria.

[ΕΝ] Gerlospass. The days in Austria are sunny and hot.

[EN] Grossglockner is the highest mountain oh Austria at 3798m.

[ΕΝ] A small visit to the amazing village of Heilineblut at the Grossglockner high Alpine road.

[EN] Edelweisspitze is the guest accessible peak on Grossglockner high Alpine road.

[ΕΝ] I arrived in Zell Am see where I met Kyriacos, a Cypriot Vespa traveller who started his Ves

[EN] Graz is a fantastic town.

[EN] Vienna is a city that met a lot of ups and downs during its history.

[EN] A stop to rest with view of Ennstal Alps in the Enns valley in Styria, Austria

[ΕΝ] A small stop to Hallstatt to enjoy the beauty of this amazing lake site traditional village

[EN] Salzburg was the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

[ΕΝ] County No 24 - Austria

[GR] 24η χώρα. Αυστρία.

[ΕΝ] The road that leads to Mangart peak is the highest road of Slovania.

[ΕΝ] Vrsic pass is a mountain pass with altitude of 1611m that crosses the Junial Alps of Sloveni

[ΕΝ] Bled is one of most famous destinations of Slovenia.

[ΕΝ] Bohinj lake is the largest lake of Slovenia.

[ΕΝ] Predjiama castle is the world largest cave castle.

[EN] Postojnska cave is one of the largest cave systems of Europe.

[ΕΝ] Ljubljana is a live city!!! Things are happening everywhere and all the time.

[ΕΝ] Country No 23 - Slovenia

[GR] 23η χώρα που επισκέπτομαι. Σλοβενία.

[EN] Kumrovac is the birthplace of Tito.

[EN] Zagreb is a wonderful city.

[ΕΝ] One of the weirdest monuments that I saw is the Partizan monument on Petrova Gora.

[ΕΝ] Zeljava air base is situated on the border of Croatia and Bosnia near the village of Zeljava

[ΕΝ] I chose to stay in Split for the night since I wanted to check out the city and it would get

[ΕΝ] Jumped in the island of Hvar to check it out before going to Split.

[ΕΝ] Sleeping bag camp is an amazing experience.

[EN] Dubrovnik is one of the most famous cities of Croatia.

[ΕΝ] Country No 22 Croatia.

[GR] Χώρα Νο 22. Κροατία.

[ΕΝ] Mostar. Nothing much to say. A must see town of Bosnia.

[ΕΝ] On the way to Mostar I made a small stop in Jablanica to see the broken train bridge which i

[ΕΝ] Water houses in Jajce is a perefect place to camp

[ΕΝ] Beautiful view of Jajce.

[ΕΝ] camped by a river just 13Km before Banja Luka.

[ΕΝ] On the way to Banja Luka I made a small stop to Travik to enjoy the wonderful square and vis

[EN] Visoko from the Pyramid of Sun.

[EN] Sarajevo is one of the cities that left me stunned.

[ΕΝ] On the way to Sarajevo through Sutjeska National Park.

[EN] Country No 21- Bosnia

[ΕΝ] After about 470 stairs we made it to the top of Locven National park where is located the Ma

[EN] A small trip to check out the surrounding of Kotor and a visit to the top of Lovcen park.

[ΕΝ] Arrived in Kotor. One of the most important destinations for traveller a in Montenegro.

[ΕΝ] On the way to Kotor. Nicick for coffee.

[EN] We are in Virak village.

[ΕΝ] More great views of Durmitor

[GR] Υπέροχη θέα απο το Durmitor.

[ΕΝ] In the heart of Durmitor. Still lots of snow on the side of the road.

[ΕΝ] Twisty roads with great views.

[ΕΝ] We decided to make the round of Durmitor to check out the different sights that has to offe

[ΕΝ] Black lake lies under the Meded of Durmitor National Park.

[EN] Tara river bridge is one of the post famous sights of Montenegro. Really huge.

[ΕΝ] Arrived in Mojkovac.

[ΕΝ] On the way to Durmitor National Park of Montenegro.

[ΕΝ] Areived to Podgorica. The most boring capital of Europe.

[ΕΝ] Free camping in the small village of Zabljak located on Moraca river of lake skadar

[EN] a small stop I n the beautiful Village of Virpazar to check it out

[EN] Arrived to Bar!

[ΕΝ] Country No 20 - Montenegro

[GR] χώρα Νο 20 - Μαυροβούνιο.

[ΕΝ] Arrived in Shkoder.

[ΕΝ] Finally after more than 2 hours in the lake of Koman we reached the last destination.

[EN] Taking the Ferry of Koman lake from Fierze. Cost 25 Euro.

[ΕΝ] Valbone valley. At last some alps!

[ΕΝ] On the way to Fierze on Dinaric Alps of Albania. The dam of fierze is huge.

[ΕΝ] After taking the main highway I arrived to Kukes.

[ΕΝ] Left Tirana! A small visit to Kruje caste before start heading North

[ΕΝ] Bunkart was an atomic Bunker just 12km from the center of Tirana.

[ΕΝ] Tirana. Totally different than I was expecting.

[ΕΝ] A small stop to Elbasan for a couple of hours to check out the city before going to the capi

[EN] I am in Ohrid lake once more. This time on the Albanian side

[EN] On the way to Pogradec from Berat through the mountains of Albania. The road is bad.

[ΕΝ] Berat is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the world.

[EN] I reached Narte. A small village near Vlore.

[ΕΝ] Himara is the area where in the ancient times A Greek tribe named Chaonians settled.

[EN] Saranta is a coastal town in the south part of Albania.

[EN] The blue eye is one of the most famous places in Albania.

[ΕΝ] The historic center of Gjirokaster is in the UNESCO world Heritage list as a rare example of

[EN] A small stop to Tepeleni to check out the castle and the main square.

[ΕΝ] more than 3 hours in the road and only 100 km covered.

[ΕΝ] First stop is Korce.

[ΕΝ] On the road to Tepelene. The concrete bunkers are everywhere in the country.

[ΕΝ] Country 19! Albania!! One of the most unexplored country of Europe

[EN] I came to Psarades village to make my last camping in Greece.

[EN] Last day in Greece. I went up to Edessa to check out the famous waterfalls of the area.

[ΕΝ] Reached Kastoria.

[GR] Έφτασα στη Καστοριά.

[ΕΝ] Left form Zagorochoria area and going to Kastoria.

[EN] Big Papingo and Small Papingo villages are the best examples of Zagorochoria traditional arc

[EN] Vikos canyon is one of the most famous of Greece.

[EN] Ancient Plaka bridge was the largest single arc bridge of the Balkans.

[ΕΝ]We arrived at Pramanta.

[EN] Kipina monastery is one of the most impressive monasteries of Epirus.

[ΕΝ] We reached Syrrako.

[EN] Tzoumerka is a mountain range in northwest Greece, There are many traditional villages up th

[ΕΝ] The island of Ioannina is probably the most famous place of the city.

[ΕΝ] Time to walk around and check out Ioannina.

[EN] Arrived in Metsovo. One of the most famous mountain destination of Greece.

[EN] Meteora is the second most important monastery complex of Greece after Afou Oros.

[EN] Camping on lake Plastiras.

[ΕΝ] In Rentina village you can find this airplane memorial with Agrafa mountains as a background

[ΕΝ] In Rentina village you can find this airplane memorial with Agrafa mountains as a background

[EN]. On the way to Plastiras Lake. A small stop to Karpenisi.

[ΕΝ] Trichonida lake is the biggest lake of Greece.

[ΕΝ] Easter in Greece.

[ΕΝ] Beautiful mountain roads with amazing scenery.

[EN] On the way to Lidoriki village which is located on the artificial lake of Mornos.

[EN] Leivadia is famous for 3 things.

[EN] ferry boat from Loutra Edipsou to central Greece. Euboea was excellent.

[ΕΝ] Reached Agia Anna beach. Time to pitch my tent for the night.

[ΕΝ] Dirfi mountain in the center of Euboea.

[EN] On the way to make a round of Euboea.

[EN] St. Demetris canyon is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Euboea.

[EN] I reached Amygdalia village late in the evening.

[EN] A small stop in Karystos to walk on the docks and the Main Street.

[ΕΝ] I reached Marmari a small town before the capital of South Euboea Karystos is suitable for a

[ΕΝ] Off to South Euboea. Strong winds and curby roads.

[EN] Taking the ferry from Oropos to Euboea.

[ΕΝ] Epidavros is one of the most important ancient theatres in Greece and in the world.

[ΕΝ] Just arrived to Nafplio.

[ΕΝ]Leonidio is an amazing village hidden in between two mountains and the sea on the east.

[ΕΝ] Elona monastery in Arcadia region of Peloponnesus.

[ΕΝ] Monemvasia is one of the most beautiful Byzantine castle towns that are still inhabited.

[ΕΝ] I arrived to beautiful Gytheion with rain.

[ΕΝ] Cape Tainaro lighthouse.

[ΕΝ] Riding through the traditional villages of Mani with he stone built houses and towers.

[EN] I continued riding in pitch darkness and rain to Kardamyli.

[EN] In ancient Sparta as the mythology says, all the children that were born with any kind of ma

[EN] Mystras was a Byzantine city in Peloponnesus.

[ΕΝ] On the road from Thouries to Niochori you can enjoy the scenery of Taiyetus mountain and you

[EN] Kalamata castle is located right above the city.

[ΕΝ] Koroni is one of the few towns in Europe that people still live within the castles walls.

[ΕΝ] I reached Methoni and enjoyed a coffee break with the castle as a view

[EN] The castle of Pylos or Niokastro (new castle) was build to replace the old castle of Navarin

[ΕΝ] Voidokoilia beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean.

[ΕΝ] The day started with a visit to Kyparissia castle.

[EN] River Neda is the only river in Greece with a female name

[ΕΝ] The temple of Epicurus Apollo is one of the most magnificent and most important ancient temp

[ΕΝ] St.

[ΕΝ] Vytina is a small traditional village in Peloponnesus in 103 of altitude.

[ΕΝ] I spent about 4 months in Pyrgos Elias with good friend. It's time to move on.

[EN] A visit to ancient Olympia.

[EN] One day trip to Kalavryta ski center with some friends . You can see the pain in my face.

[EN] Finally in Athens. Next 15 days with good friends travel talks and food!

[EN] Arrived in Volos where I made some new friend who gave me a bed for the night.

[ΕΝ] On the way to Tempi valley.

[EN] First stop is Thessaloniki.

[ΕΝ] At last I entered Greece.

[ΕΝ] Just 50km away from Greece borders and the temperature rising quickly.

[ΕΝ] Krusevo is a small town and ski resort in FYROM.

[ΕΝ] Heraclea Lyncestis was an Ancient Greek city of the Kingdom of Macedonia which was rule late

[EN] Riding down from the Galichica national park I reached Prespa lake which is the 3rd biggest

[EN] Bay of bones. This is just a symbolic name given to this museum.

[ΕΝ] Ohrid, the small town situated on the same name lake is just beautiful.

[ΕΝ] It was getting dark and I was about 100km away from my destination.

[EN] On the way to Ohrid lake from interesting small towns and small villages in the western part

[ΕΝ] Matka canyon is one of he lost beautiful places you can visit in FYROM.

[EN] Millennium cross it's a 66 meter tall cross on the mountain Vodno just above the city of Sko

[ΕΝ] Arriving in Skopje I faced something that I was not expecting.

[ΕΝ] Just entered FYROM. Country no.17 of the trip.

[ΕΝ] A lot of people told me that I will have trouble getting back into Serbia after Kosovo since

[ΕΝ] Prizren is Kosovo's cultural capital.

[ΕΝ] Decan monastery is one of the most famous and well preserved monasteries of the area.

[ΕΝ] Pec or Peje is located in western Kosovo just before Rugova Canyon.

[EN] Gorioc monastery is on the foothills of the mountain above the small town on Istog.

[ΕΝ] Pristina. The capital of Kosovo.

[ΕΝ] Entered Kossovo. Here you see a bunch of flags waving next to each other.

[ΕΝ] Davolja Varos or Devils town is formed after some volcanic activities in he area.

[ΕΝ] Niš is the third biggest city of Serbia.

[ΕΝ] Trajans bridge was a Roman bridge over the Danube.

[EN] Once more I ride along the Danube river but this time on the Serbian side.

[ΕΝ] Lepenski vir is a very important Mesolithic archaeological site that the scientist believe i

[ΕΝ] After getting lost in the mountains I missed my target to arrive in Golubac before the sunse

[EN] On my way to Golubac I made a stop to the small town of Vrnjacka Bajna.

[ΕΝ] I arrived late in Uvac lake and I pitched my tent just on the shores of it.

[EN] Riding on Tara National Park is far from boring.

[ΕΝ] Uzice was not in my plans but passing from here I thought that it would be nice to see this

[ΕΝ] Belgrade is a city full of life that never stops.

[ΕΝ] Novi Sad is the second largest city of Serbia after Belgrade.

[EN] Entered Serbia. Let's do this!
On the way to Novi Sad

[ΕΝ] Pecs is the fifth largest city of Hungary. It is build on the slopes of Mecsek mountain.

[ΕΝ] I started to move around Balaton lake.

[ΕΝ] After 200 difficult kilometers since I had rain, strong side winds, bad roads, and traffic I

[GR] Sentes is a quiet little town. It is also very clean and beautiful.

[ΕΝ] Crossing Tisza river to the southern part of Hungary.

[ΕΝ] Small stop in Eger to see the castle and enjoy the view of the city from a high point.

[ΕΝ] in the small town of Vac there is a crypt where mummies were found in a very good contrition

[EN] Buda and Pest were being separated by Danube river.

[EN] Finaly reached Bratislava where we were lucky to see the city dressed up in lights and color

[ΕΝ] Churches on a hill in Banksa Stiavnica. The hill has 25 churches and chapels in total.

[ΕΝ] Small stop on Banksa bistrica for refueling and some traditional Langos.

[EN] We had to ride Route 66 of Slovakia.

[EN] Zemplínska šírava is a dam and lake in eastern Slovakia.

[ΕΝ] As we were continuing our way we found Spis castle.

[ΕΝ] At last we reached the High Tatras We rode around them and enjoyed the view but the cl

[ΕΝ] Riding through small roads on our way to High Tatras we found this castle with a lake and a

[EN] Our adventure in Slovakia starts from Zilina.

[EN] By the night we were in Slovakia. The landscapes started to change on the way there.

[ΕΝ] Auswitch 1. The main gate that says " Work sets you free".

[ΕΝ] Auswitch Birkenau is known as Auswitch 2 and is the second camp formed by the Nazi.

[EN] We visited Krakow and spent the whole day exploring it.

[EN] Wrocław. Tricky name. It took some time to say it.

[EN] Poznań is one of the biggest and oldest cities in Poland.

[ΕΝ] Warsaw. The city is beautiful.

[ΕΝ] Treblinka death camp is located 80km away from Warsaw.

[ΕΝ] Wolfs lair was one of Adolf Hitler's largest command headquarters and the first of the Easte

[ΕΝ] Richard was one of the first travelers I met in this trip.

[ΕΝ] Had the chance to witness a ship being transport over the land in Elblag canal. They.

[ΕΝ]A small stop to visit Malbrok castle. The largest castle of the world made from bricks.

[EN] Westerplatte is the first military base that Nazi Germany attacks on September 1st 1939.

[ΕΝ] Gdanks before the war was independent.

[ΕΝ] Szymbark park is a great place for a visit.

[EN] Sczcecin is a beautiful city with a well known for its caslte and the Gothic old Town.

[ΕΝ] Got some new brakes and brake disks ftom Louis in Berlin.

[EN] I left from the port of Telleborg and arrived in Rockstock Germany.

[EN] Lund cathedral is detonated to St. Lawrence.

[EN] The city of Kalmar is widely know for its castle.

[EN] Källa church is one of the oldest of the island.

[ΕΝ] I went to the southernmost tip of the island where is the Oland nature reserve.

[ΕΝ] I arrived in Oland island.

[EN] Gamla Stan is the island in the center of Stockholm.

[ΕΝ] Finally reached the capital. Oslo is a fully touristic city and I didn't stay for long.

[EN] On the road to Oslo I passed from this amazing waterfall.

[ΕΝ] A stop for refueling. Always a chance to get a pic of the surroundings.

[ΕΝ] Laedral tunnel is the biggest road-tunnel of the world and is located in Norway. 24,5km.

[ΕΝ] the road down to Ovre andal is an amazing twisty road so steep that can bring you from 500m

[ΕΝ] I reached Fandesteinen at 1434m.

[ΕΝ] The small town of Lom. Very beautiful and famous for its bakery.

[ΕΝ] I found my self riding on Road 254. Above 1000m with lakes and glaciers along the way.

[ΕΝ] Geiranger fjord is one of the most beautiful and famous of Norway.

[ΕΝ] Trollstingen was amazing.

[ΕΝ] A stop to enjoy the nature in this beautiful valley.

[EN] I stayed in Roar's and Julie's place for a couple of days until I will be able to continue.

[EN] Selbu lake.

[EN] Trondheim is the third largest city of Norway and it is dominated by students.

[ΕΝ] The last 2 days on the road 17 I had great company with riders from Germany Italy and France

[ΕΝ] In one of the ferries of road 17 you exit from the Arctic circle.

[ΕΝ] Road 17 is one of the most scenic routes you can have in Norway and it is suggested as well

[ΕΝ] In Norway you can camp wherever you like as long it is not a private property.

[ΕΝ] Ferry to Bodo. Time to go back to mainland Norway.

[ΕΝ] The small village of Å is the last village that you can visit in Lofoten.

[ΕN] Camping with this amazing view Lofoten islands for 2 days.

[ΕΝ] At last some great views of Lofoten. The weather is starting to clear up.

[ΕΝ] As I arrived to Lofoten the weather was really bad and the clouds really low not allowing me

[ΕΝ] Everything happens for a reason.

[ΕΝ] On the way to Lofoten islands I passed from Senja island which is beautiful with amazing twi

[ΕΝ] Finally reached Tromsø. A friend from Cyprus was waiting for me there.

[EN] On the way south I made a stop to Alta town for a rest and enjoy the views.

[EN] A North as it gets! At last I've reached Nordkapp.

[EN] Silfar canyon is one of the deepest canyons in Europe.

[ΕΝ] Special day for my bike 100000

[GR] Χτυπήσαμε τα 100000 χιλιόμετρα.

[ΕΝ] Nuogram is Northernmost point of Finland and he European Union as well.

[EN] I reached the small border town of Utsjoki. In front is the bridge to Norway.

[ΕΝ] Laplands of Finland is huge beautiful landscape.

[ΕΝ] At last! After 4 months in the road I reach the Arctic Circle.

[EN] Bruno from Estonia told me that I should visit his mother place in Finland.

[ΕΝ] Camping in Manamasalo island in a very nice sandy beach for the night.

[ΕΝ] Finland lakes are everywhere and just amazing to stop and stare at them.

[ΕΝ] I went to Jyvaskyla where Sami was waiting for me.

[ΕΝ] Finland is the country of thousand lakes.

[EN] Jami and Elena told me about this Yoga park with the weird statues made of concrete.

[EN] I left Rottaralli with Jami and Helena and we visited Savonlinna castle before going to Jami

[En] Attended Rottaralli in Finland.

[EN] Arriving to Helsinki there was some kind of panic going on in the ferry.

[ΕΝ] Already in the Ferry. Ready for Helsinki, Finland.

[EN] Ferry back to mainland Estonia.

[EN] On the way back I had one last stop to do.

[ΕΝ] The city of Kuressaare is the capital of the island of Saaremaa.

[EN] One of the worst battles of Saaremaa island during WW2 took place here.

[EN] The original Sorve lighthouse was wooden.

[EN] Had a stop for lunch in this amazing Town called Kihelkonna.

[ΕΝ] Camping at Panga park with a beautiful sunset in the Baltic Sea.

[EN] I reached Saaremaa island, which is the largest island of Estonia.

[EN] Kopu lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world since it is in continues use s

[EN] Tahkuna lighthouse is located Northern tip of Hiumaa island in Estonia.

[EN] A few kilometers down the same dirt road I found this abandoned Soviet bunker and I went ins

[ΕΝ]Hiiumaa island is the first I am visiting.

[ΕΝ] Ferry boarding to go to Estonia islands.

[EN] Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The old city is stunning.

[EN] Some small stops along the way to enjoy the scenery since I have a lot of hours of light in

[EN] Continuing my way to Tallinn, moving along the Gulf of Finald. foggy weather not much view.

[ΕΝ] Peipsi lake is the fifth largest in Europe. It is dated back to the ice age.

[ΕΝ] The city of Tartu is the second largest and it is the student city of Estonia.

[EN] A small break in Võrtsjärvi Lake to enjoy the view and rest.

[ΕΝ] On the way to Tartu, Estonia. I didn't even realize when I changed country.

[ΕΝ] I started my way to Estonia and I made a stop to he small town of Cesis.

[ΕΝ] I have reached Riga, the capital of Latvia.

[ΕΝ] Kolka cape is the point where the Baltic Sea meets the Gulf of Riga.

[EN] Passing from Ventspils I made one more stop to visit the main square of this small town and

[EN] First stop in the small town of Lepaja for a quick break, visited the center and got my self

[EN] After spending 14 days in Lithuania it was time to move on to Latvia which is covered by 56%

[EN] In the stripe of land that separates Baltic Sea from Kushu lagoon is the small town of Nida

[EN] After the alternator failure we got it fixed in Alytus and we are back on the road.

[EN] Gruto parkas is a park that hosts a lot of the monuments of the Soviet Union and the history

[ΕΝ The old city of Vilnius is just amazing.

[EN] The castle of Trakai is located on a small island in Galve lake just 30km away from the capi

[EN] After a day exploring the city of Kaunas we ended up in a Camping place just 5km of the cent

[EN] Visited the western part of Lithuania and we could have a look at the Lagoon of Ventes Ragas

[EN] In Klaipeda my friend Jolanta was waiting for me with some homemade meatballs and potatoes a

[EN] After 9 hours in the road, I covered 750km leaving Poland behind me, since I will visit it l

[EN] I entered Poland which I am going to use as a Transit to reach Lithuania.

[ΕΝ] Lviv. A city with great history.

[ΕΝ] Takar 2016. 2 days of difficult dirt roads, fun and drinks.

[EN] With Yuriy and Ivan we rode from Kiyn to Kolomiya to attend the TransCarpathian Transalp mee

[EN] One of the places I wanted to visit the most is this trip was the Chernobyl exclusion zone,

[EN] I reached Kiev in Ukraine. The city is amazing and full of monuments.

[EN] Odessa is located on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea.It is the third biggest city in

[EN] Ukraine border. The most difficult border to pass so far.

[EN] Transistria is a country that is not recognized by anyone.

[EN] I decided to make the round of Moldova. A little bit after I started a storm began.

[ΕΝ] The "Holy Trinity" Monastery of Saharna, situated about 110 km north of Chisinau , is consid

[EN] Orhei was a medieval city on a hill surrounded by a river.

[EN] Chisinau is the capital of Moldova.

[ΕΝ] Passed to Moldova Republic. Moldova is officially the poorest country of Europe.

[EN] Iasi is one of the leading centers in Romania since was the capital of the principality of M

[ΕΝ] Voronet is one of the most famous monasterys in Bucovina.

[ΕΝ] Putna Monastery was build and dedicated to Prince Stephen the Great.

[ΕΝ] I entered the area of Bucovinas which is famous for the Painted monasterys it has.

[ΕΝ] Passing from Transrarau pass.

[EN] Colibita lake. One of the most beautiful places I stayed.

[ΕΝ] Barsana Monastery is one of the most beautiful monastery's in Maramures region.

[ΕΝ Maramures museum in Sighetu Marmatiei is amazing.

[EN] Merry Cemetery in Sapanta Maramures is one of the most interesting places I ve been.

[EN] I reached Breb in Maramures region.

[EN] The salt mine of Salina Turda since 1500 is an amazing thing to see.

[EN] Transylvania Film festival was in Cluj the days I was there.

[ΕΝ] Tudor showed me around in the beautiful areas around Cluj Napoca.

[ΕΝ] Vail of the bride waterfall.

[EN] Geamana village submerged in a highly toxic lake due to gold extraction in the area of Rosia

[EN] Volcano formations on Alba mountains in Rosia Montana.

[EN] Resita Locomotive museum in Resita, Romania.

[EN] Bigar waterfall is one of the lost unusual of the world and the most beautiful in Romania an

[EN] Never trust a GPS. Not even a map. It was saying that there should be a road here.

[EN] The rock statue of Decebalus is located on the route along Danube in the Southwest part of R

[ΕΝ] Danubes Iron gates is a Hydroelectric station built by Romania and Serbia on Danube river an

[EN] Baile Herculane is a spa town in southwestern Romania.

[ΕΝ] Timisoara.

[ΕΝ] Corvin Castle, also known as Hunedoara Castle is a Gothic-Renaissance castle in Hunedoara, R

[EN] Riding on the Carpathian Mountains. Amazing view and amazing twisty roads.

[EN]Sibiu is one of the most important cultural centres of Romania and was designated the Europea

[EN] Unfortunately Transfagarasan is still closed.

[ΕΝ] Sighișoara is considered to be the most beautiful and well-preserved inhabited citadel in Eu

[ΕΝ] South-eastern Transylvania region in Romania currently has one of the highest numbers of exi

[EN] Rupea fortress is located on the crossroads connecting Transylvania, Valachia and Moldova.

[EN] Poiana Brasov.

[ΕΝ] Peles castle is actually a palace, not a castle.

[EN] Rasnov castle is located 15km from Brasov.

[ΕΝ] Bran castle is commonly known as "Draculas castle" The truth is that Vlad was imprisoned her

[EN] I made it to Brasov.

[EN] Crossing Danube to Galati.

[GR] Περνώντας τον Δούναβη για τη πόλη Γκαλάτσι.

[EN] Tulcea is a city on the Danube Delta.

[EN] I arrived at Murighiol where the Delta of Danube begins.

[EN] The hippie trent created this place in Vama Veche years ago.

[EN] Constanta is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania.

[EN] In Bucharest there are the remains of the fortress that Vlad the Tepes (aka the impaler or t

[EN] Just entered Romania.

[ΕΝ] At last I reached Ruse. The city is beauty full and with different architecture.

[EN] Shumen monument or better known as 1300 years of Bulgaia Monument was built in 1981 to comme

[EN] The Madara Rider or Madara Horseman is an early medieval rock relief carved on the Madara Pl

[ΕΝ] On my way to Ruse I stopped to see Ovech fortress which is a stone stronghold surrounding th

[EN] Cape Shabla Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse of Bulgaria and it marks the easternmost poi

[EN] Pobiti Kamani, also known as The Stone Desert, is located on the north west Varna.

[EN] Nesebar is an ancient town and one of the major seaside resorts on the Bulgarian Black Sea C

[ΕΝ] Buzludzha monument. The headquarters of the Communist party.

[EN] Shipka pass is very important for the history of Bulgria.

[EN] Om my way to Shipka pass I found this lovely ethnographic village named Etar.

[EN] Velico Tarnovo is the old Capital of Bulgaria.

[EN] "Eyes of God"cave or Prohodna in Bulgaria is one of the most impressive caves I visited.

[EN] The Magura cave is located in north-western Bulgaria.

[EN] Belogradchik Fortress is an ancient fortress located on the northwest of the Balkan Mountain

[EN] I reached Sofia.

[EN] The 7 Rila lakes are the most visited group of lakes in Boulgaria.

[EN] In the Rila mountains of Bulgaria lies Rila Monastery.

[EN] In Bulgaria you can find this small shelters along the road next to natural springs and you

[ΕΝ] In the mountains of Rhodope, just before the Devils throat cave there is this fantastic and

[EN] Devils throat cave has the largest main hall and the highest underground waterfall in the Ba

[EN] Devils bridge is well hidden in the Rhodope mountains of Bulgaria.

[EN] Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria and the capital of arts of the country.

[EN] The first camping of the trip is now a fact.

[EN] Passing the border for Bulgaria.

[GR] Περνώντας τα σύνορα για Βουλγαρία.

[EN]Finally arrived in European side of Istanbul. After a long day a huge amount of kilometers.

[EN]. Passing from Iznik lake. Nearby the town of Iznik, historically know as Nicaea.

[EN] Sakarya river is the third longest in Turkey.

[EN] For the night I stayed in Sivrihisar.

[EN] Tuz lake is the second largest in Turkey and one of the largest salt lakes of the world.

[EN] Exploring Cappadocia

[GR] Εξερευνώντας την Καππαδοκία.

[EN] On the way to Cappadocia.

[EN] Arriving at Tasucu port.

[ENG] Kerynia port. The old ship is waiting to take me to the other side.

[ENG] Easternmost point of European Union. First day on the road.

[ENG] Passing the Barricade to the occupied are of Cyprus.

[EN]The trip begins!
[GR] Το ταξίδι ξεκινά!

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Traveling around Europe on 2 wheels. Experiencing new things, learning new cultures, meeting new people, making new friends and living free.

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Dates: 03.04.2016 - 22.01.2019

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