We have already written before (and more recently here) about one of the world’s best inline skating networks of trails, the Flaeming region in Germany. Read that post first if you are not familiar with the trails. But how did it come to be? We checked in with our friend Uwe Kuhlmey, the owner and Continue Reading →
Category: Biking
The Spontaneous Traveler’s Shortlist
There’s a particular kind of traveler we love; those who seek out spontaneous travel. They’re not the ones who plan eighteen months out, research every hotel, and build a spreadsheet of packing lists. They’re the ones who see an intriguing opportunity, look at their calendar, and think: I could actually make this work—and they do! Continue Reading →
Small Groups. Big Moments: What a Zephyr Day Feels Like
If you’ve been saying “someday,” consider this your gentle nudge. Zephyr trips aren’t about proving anything — they’re about feeling brilliantly alive in beautiful places, with a small group that somehow never feels “groupy.” Here’s what a real day can feel like. Morning: The World Before the Crowds You wake up knowing that someone else Continue Reading →
“I Don’t Like Group Tours”… Until You Try One Like This
If you’ve ever said, “Group tours aren’t for me,” you’re not alone. When many travelers picture a group tour, they imagine rigid schedules, crowded buses, strangers they have nothing in common with, and a guide waving a tiny flag while everyone is shuffled from place to place. That’s not what we do at Zephyr Adventures. Continue Reading →
The Miami Valley Trails Among the Best in the World
Back in 2017 I wrote a blog post called “The Best Paved Trails in the World are in … Ohio“, which is all about the Miami Valley Trails network in Ohio. Do I still back up that claim? Maybe. The Miami Valley Trails network is located in the southeast corner of Ohio in the vicinity Continue Reading →
Krakow is One of the Best Cities to Visit in Europe
That is quite a statement: Krakow is one of the best cities to visit in Europe. But I believe it to be true. The city is actually spelled Kraków and not Krakow or – worse – Cracow as I used to see it spelled. It is pronounced Kra-koof. But regardless of how it is spelled Continue Reading →
Why Bikers Love our Inline Skating & Biking Tours
We started out in 1997 as Zephyr Inline Skate Tours, the world’s first inline skating (Rollerblading) tour company. By 1990 we were running ten skate tours a year – but two of them were “bike friendly”. The following year we ran 16 skate tours, with four of them “bike friendly”. So the reality is that Continue Reading →
5 Top Reasons to Travel to Provence for a Cycling Adventure This Year
For those who love active travel and are always looking for their next great cycling destination, Provence, France, should be at the top of your list. With its rolling vineyards, charming villages, lavender fields, and world-class cuisine, Provence offers an unforgettable biking experience that blends adventure, culture, and indulgence. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or Continue Reading →
Self-Guided Tours
We at Zephyr Adventures have been offering self-guided tours for decades but in 2025 are focusing on them by offering eight new self-guided hiking and biking itineraries. Self-guided tours are very popular among Europeans. What is a self-guided tour? We make your hotel reservations, provide route directions via GPS, bike rental on biking tours, and Continue Reading →
Europe’s Very Scenic Cycling Adventure: The Danube Biking Tour
How does “378 km of a fantastic time” sound? Along a very scenic cycling adventure? That is how the participants of the inaugural trip described their experience. For a lovely adventure that includes breathtaking scenery, active exploration, and cultural immersion, look no further than the Danube Biking Tour, an unforgettable cycling journey along Europe’s most iconic Continue Reading →