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Orkney

Cycling the Strath Naver, Scotland

Bikepacking through the Highlands of Scotland

October 22, 2016 by Elizabeth

An epic bikepacking adventure through Scotland to the summit of Ben Nevis: Part 1.  In June of this year I embarked on the most grand adventure I have ever been on (so far). The reason? I’m turning 40 soon and I wanted to make my 40th year something memorable; something I could look back on …

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Orkney Islands map - image via Shutterstock

Five Things to See & Do in Orkney in a Day

June 27, 2016 by Elizabeth

Five things you could see and do in Orkney in a day, or two, if you’re really slow cyclist* like me. (*Fast forward to 2021, when I cycled through Orkney again and left with quite a few of the Strava Queen of the Mountains!) I have lived in Shetland for nearly 18 years and never …

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“Never underestimate the power of your own story. Life may have taken unexpected turns, but it’s never too late to weave new threads of adventure into your tapestry. Keep spinning those yarns, my friend.

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