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[ΕΝ] Made it home!

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[ΕΝ] Good morning from Cyprus.

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[ΕΝ] Arrived in Tasucu!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Arrived in Athens..

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[EN] Back in Greece.

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Country No 48! San Marino

[GR] Χώρα Νο. 48! Σαν Μαρίνο.

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

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[EN] Country no..47! Vatican

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] A coffee break in historical city Avignon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Country No.44. Gibraltar

[GR] Χώρα Νο. 44. Γιβραλτάρ

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Μια μικρή βόλτα στη πόλη του Φάρο.

[GR] A small ride in the center of Faro

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Arrived in Capo Da Roca.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] The mountain of Asturias keep surprising me.

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] in the heart of Picos de Europa.

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Avila is a small town near Madrid.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Second time I pass from Yesa lake.

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

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[EN] San Sebastián was packed with people.

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Riding with Ιñigo around Baskeland.

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[ΕΝ] Reservoir of Yesa.

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] The N260 through Spanish Pyrenees.

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[EN] Country No 42. Spain

[GR] Χώρα Νο.42. Ισπανία.

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

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

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[EN] Country No. 41. Andorra

[GR] Χώρα Νο 41. Ανδόρρα

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Made a small stop at Toulouse.

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

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

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[ΕΝ] I reached Dordogne region.

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

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

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Col de la Croix Morrand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Riding along the Loire in French countryside.

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

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

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[ΕΝ] I visited the famous Saint Malo.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Arrived In Dieppe.

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[EN] On my way to Normandy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] On my way to Verdun.

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

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

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[EN] A small stop to Ablain saint Nazaire.

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

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

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[EN] Christine is showing me around the Nord.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] I followed Saksunavregur.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Skutustadagigar craters at lake Myvatn.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Great day riding on the Western Fjiords.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] 24 hours in the sea.

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Grenen is northernmost point of Denmark.

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[EN] Last day with Tony.

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Billunt is the hometown of Lego.

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Swimming in the ocean can be dangerous.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Waterfall of Loenen (de Grote)

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

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

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

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

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

[GR] Χώρα Νο 36. Ολλανδία.

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

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

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[EN] Dublin, the capital of Ireland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ring of Beara. Irish nature!

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

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

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Ring of Kerry. Wild Atlantic Way.

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

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Ring of Kerry. Wild Atlantic way.

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

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

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Connor pass

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Isle of Skye

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

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

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[EN] on The way to Applecross

[GR] Στο δρόμο προς Applecross

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

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[ΕΝ] I reached Ullapool.

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

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[ΕΝ] A beautiful Beach on the way North.

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

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

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[ΕΝ] John o groats finally.

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[EN] Loch Ness

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

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

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[EN] small stop at Laggan dam for pictures

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[ΕΝ] reaches the geographical center of Scotland

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

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[ΕΝ] A939 highly recommended road in the highlands

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

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

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[ΕΝ] one more day come to an end.

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[ΕΝ] Dundee law.

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[EN] Scotland has a long history regarding witchcraft.

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[ΕΝ] Dukes pass. Windy and rainy

[GR] Πέρασμα Dukes. Δυνατοί άνεμοι και βροχόπτωση.

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Country No 33. Scotland.

[GR] Χώρα Νο. 33. Σκωτία.

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

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Camping at lake Derwentwater. Lake District.

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

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[EN] Hardknott pass. What a thrill !

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[ΕΝ] Riding on beautiful passes in Western Lake District

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Wales!! Country No.32

[GR] Ουαλία. Χώρα Νο.32

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[ΕΝ] Roman city of Bath.

[GR] Ρωμαϊκή πόλη του Μπαθ

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Cornwall cape.

[GR] Ακρωτήρι Κόρνγουελ

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

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

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

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

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

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TCR Garage

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[ΕΝ] A nice walk in a nice park.

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Arrived in London.

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

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[EN] I continue my way to London.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Last day in work.

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] I reached the beautiful city of Ghent.

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

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[EN] Antwerp a Flemish city of Belgium.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Camping in one of Belgiums Bivouac zones.

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[ΕΝ] Country No 30. Belgium

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

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

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

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[EN] Country No 29. Luxembourg.

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Czesky raj National Park.

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[EN] Exploring the North of Czech Republic.

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[EN] Kutna hora is really beautiful town.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Country no 28 - Czech Republic

[GR] Χώρα Νο 28. - Τσεχία.

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

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[EN] Dresden Just Beautiful.

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[ΕΝ] I met Marc at Koblenz.

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Endless straights from Hamburg to Berlin.

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Short stop to Bremen.

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] In the center of European Union.

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[EN] Wurzburg is quite charming city.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] BMW Motorrad days 2017.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Basel was founded by the Romans.

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[ΕΝ] On the way to Basel.

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Susten pass on the way to Bern.

[GR] Πέρασμα Susten και φύγαμε για Βέρνη.

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

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

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[ΕΝ} Reached Oberalp pass late in the evening.

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

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[ΕΝ] Julierpass on 2284m!

[GR] Πάσο Julier στα 2284μ.

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

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

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[EN] Appentzeller is a historic canton of Switzerland.

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

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

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[EN] Zurich is the largest city of Switzerland.

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[EN] Fount Nektarios in Switzerland.

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

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

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[EN] Country No 25 - Lichtenstein

[GR] Χώρα Νο 25 - Λίχτενσταϊν.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Graz is a fantastic town.

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] County No 24 - Austria

[GR] 24η χώρα. Αυστρία.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Country No 23 - Slovenia

[GR] 23η χώρα που επισκέπτομαι. Σλοβενία.

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[EN] Kumrovac is the birthplace of Tito.

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[EN] Zagreb is a wonderful city.

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Sleeping bag camp is an amazing experience.

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

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[ΕΝ] Country No 22 Croatia.

[GR] Χώρα Νο 22. Κροατία.

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Beautiful view of Jajce.

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

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

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[EN] Visoko from the Pyramid of Sun.

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

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

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[EN] Country No 21- Bosnia

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

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

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

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

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[EN] We are in Virak village.

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[ΕΝ] More great views of Durmitor

[GR] Υπέροχη θέα απο το Durmitor.

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

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[ΕΝ] Twisty roads with great views.

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Arrived in Mojkovac.

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Arrived to Bar!

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[ΕΝ] Country No 20 - Montenegro

[GR] χώρα Νο 20 - Μαυροβούνιο.

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[ΕΝ] Arrived in Shkoder.

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Valbone valley. At last some alps!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] First stop is Korce.

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Reached Kastoria.

[GR] Έφτασα στη Καστοριά.

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ]We arrived at Pramanta.

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

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[ΕΝ] We reached Syrrako.

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Camping on lake Plastiras.

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Easter in Greece.

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[ΕΝ] Beautiful mountain roads with amazing scenery.

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

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[EN] Leivadia is famous for 3 things.

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Dirfi mountain in the center of Euboea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Taking the ferry from Oropos to Euboea.

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

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[ΕΝ] Just arrived to Nafplio.

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

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[ΕΝ] Elona monastery in Arcadia region of Peloponnesus.

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

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[ΕΝ] I arrived to beautiful Gytheion with rain.

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[ΕΝ] Cape Tainaro lighthouse.

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

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

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

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[EN] Mystras was a Byzantine city in Peloponnesus.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] St.

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

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

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[EN] A visit to ancient Olympia.

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] On the way to Tempi valley.

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[EN] First stop is Thessaloniki.

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[ΕΝ] At last I entered Greece.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Prizren is Kosovo's cultural capital.

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Pristina. The capital of Kosovo.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] I started to move around Balaton lake.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[EN] Our adventure in Slovakia starts from Zilina.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Warsaw. The city is beautiful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[ΕΝ] Gdanks before the war was independent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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