Follow a travel photographer’s personal blog as they explore Denmark and Sweden on a Sail & Bike tour. Get a day-by-day account filled with impressions, insights, and highlights from this scenic journey.
American travel bloggers Jake and Brigitte from Nothing Familiar set sail on an unforgettable adventure through Greece with Boat Bike Tours. Seasoned explorers with a love for culture, nature, and active travel, they’ve already journeyed to 25 Greek islands and embarked on three Boat Bike Tours, making them the perfect guides to share insider tips. Their latest voyage took them through the Peloponnese and Saronic Islands, on a trip that combined scenic cycling, captivating history and the laid-back charm of small-boat sailing. In their guest post, they reveal their top…
Did you know? There are 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands. And you can visit 11 of them on our tours by bike and boat. It probably comes as no surprise that many Dutch UNESCO sites have to do with water management and flood protection – after all, the Dutch are world champions in this field. Other places are on the World Heritage List because of their special and innovative architecture or their unique nature. Want to know more? Read our blog and get inspired! 1. Kinderdijk The…
A peek into the life of a guide What’s it like to spend your life guiding cycling travelers through Europe’s most scenic landscapes? For Hugo Gietelink, it has meant 25 years of unforgettable moments, hundreds of tours, and guests from all over the world. In this podcast episode, host Ennie talks to Hugo about what makes a Boat Bike Tour such a unique and personal experience—for guests and guides alike. More than just a job Hugo’s journey started back in 2000, when he responded to a newspaper ad. What…
One of our writers, Rachel Heller, recently took one of our newest tours: Bamberg to Aschaffenburg in Germany. Here’s her response to the question “What were the highlights of the tour for you?” This was my fifth Boat Bike Tour and my husband’s third. So I have to say first that, for me, the highlights are the same on every tour: I love the combination of active days with comfort on board, not having to keep packing and unpacking as we move. I enjoy cycling along through beautiful landscapes,…
Croatia’s dazzling Adriatic coastline is more than just a scenic backdrop; it’s the perfect stage for a boat and bike adventure. With over 1,200 islands, countless coves, and a landscape that ranges from pine-forested hills to sun-bleached limestone plateaus, every day offers a new terrain to explore. The short distances between islands make for smooth sailing, while the cycling routes offer a balanced mix of challenge and reward. It’s the kind of place where activity feels like a pleasure, not a chore. Culture at your own pace One of the…
Behind the scenes on the De Willemstad What makes a Boat Bike Tour truly special? Beyond the scenic bike paths and charming towns, it’s the people at the helm. In this episode of our podcast, host Ennie meets with skipper Michael van den Heuvel, the man guiding the De Willemstad through Dutch waters. Michael shares stories from 26 years of sailing and gives us a peek into the everyday magic (and occasional mishaps!) that happen on board. A floating hotel – with personality For Michael, being a skipper is…
There’s a secret side of France – places that doesn’t make the postcards or tourist brochures. It lingers on canal banks beneath rows of whispering trees, in villages where the boulanger knows your name after one visit, and in hilltop towns where church bells still mark the rhythm of the day. Most travelers never find these places. They whiz by on highways or hop between cities on high-speed trains, missing the quiet heart of the country. But when you travel by boat and bike, the landscape opens up to you…
This spring, I had the chance to join one of our Sail & Bike Tulip Tours through Holland. As someone who had recently moved to the Netherlands, it was the perfect way to discover the country and experience firsthand what makes a boat and bike tour so special. In early April, the time had come: I set off on my Sail & Bike Tulip Tour. Our 8-day trip was full of highlights, and while tulips were a key feature, there was so much more to explore. On the trip we sailed across the Dutch Wadden Sea on our ship Leafde fan Fryslân, cycled past numerous tulip fields, and spent a day at the famous Keukenhof. Hop on and follow me through the highlights of this truly beautiful tour. Sit back and picture yourself experiencing the unexpected moments I had along the way! A little spolier: For me it was all about the people.
Behind the scenes with Esther and Jossie What makes a Boat Bike Tour truly unforgettable? It’s not just the stunning landscapes, the smooth sailing, or the carefully-planned routes. It’s the people. In this episode of our podcast, host Ennie sits down with two remarkable team members: Esther Nouse, a dedicated tour leader, and Jossie Verkerk, a pioneer in sustainability and a long-time part of the Boat Bike Tours family. Together, they share what it’s really like to guide guests through Europe by bike and aboard a ship, and how every…