Contributors: Chuck and Susan Atkinson Susan and I have been involved with Warmshowers for almost 11 years. Prior to hosting here in Shkoder, Albania, on an annual basis, we never hosted more than 3-10 guests. We consider ourselves expats. In 2010, we flew with our recumbent trikes to this side of the pond from the […]
Contributor: Anne Larcher When I became a member of the Warmshowers cycling hospitality platform in 2015, I hoped to get a “2 for 1”. Being hosted while touring on my bicycle and making sure my Dad, a good host, gets some visitors. In fact, this platform brought my family and me much more than expected:
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Contributor: BikeFlights When planning your next U.S.-based bike adventure or your next trip home for the holidays, you may have to make a tough decision: should you take your standard bike or your e-bike? Thanks to a recent e-bike shipping program update, you can now more easily ship your e-bike within the contiguous U.S.
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There are lots of ways to support Warmshowers this fall. Make a donation between October 15th and November 20th and you can earn cool new Warmshowers swag and a chance to win some great prizes! Warmshowers relies, in part, on our community’s generous donations, and we are asking for your support. Your donations keep our
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Contributor: Tim Swain Days: 337 Countries: 15 Kilometers: 9455 Tip: When things go wrong, don’t panic! I was chilling out at a campsite in Kiev, and my mate Al had left to go home. I was planning on heading to Chernobyl, but I decided I didn’t want to as all you could do was cycle
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Contributors: Iris Joschko and Zuri Cycling round a beautiful country full of rolling hills, shimmering lochs, dramatic mountain ranges and breath-taking views all with your best friend – my dog Zuri. The most beautiful way to travel and truly embrace a country and its unique people. As travelling companions, Zuri and I could not be
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Contributors: Paul and Natt Hamon Originally Published in Bicycle Thailand in 2016, Updated 2020 My wife and I have been hosting bicycle tourists for a night at our property since 2015. The touring cyclists we host have the opportunity to camp in a cool, dry place (if it looks like rain is imminent) or
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Contributor: Filmed by Bike Have you ever had the experience of being on your bike during an adventure, knowing you were witnessing sights and sinking into moments so rare and special? For some of us, we’re pulled to document the journey and share this experience with others. Once upon a time in an era not
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You’ve just had a fantastic experience on the road being hosted by a wonderful Warmshowers user. Or you just hosted the most interesting user on an epic cross-country tour. Now, it’s time to leave feedback on their profile. Leaving positive feedback for an excellent host or guest is easy. But what happens when your experience
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Contributor: Kevin Kimpel For our second Host’s Corner installment, I want to pass along some tips for creating a winning Warmshowers profile. Over the years, I have read quite a few profiles of those actively riding and those who open their doors to host. Some folks spell things out pretty well; others simply do not
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