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About SUNGRL

This blog was originally set up to share our 9 month adventure around Europe and the USA with friends and family in 2014. On returning to NZ in January 2015 I decided to carry it on so I could continue to share any future travel adventures - it has become my electronic travel diary. I hope you enjoy and get inspired to visit some of the wonderful places we have visited.

Luang Prabang, Laos

Posted on September 17, 2024 by SUNGRL

As part of my “let’s explore at least one new place a year” and on a good recommendation, we came to Luang Prabang (LP) in Laos. We arrived on an ATR-72 which is a twin-engine turbo prop plane that we … Continue reading →

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Bella’s on Tour – Singapore

Posted on October 16, 2023 by SUNGRL

Bella’s on Tour – signing off in Singapore After two amazing weeks in Sicily it was time to start our journey home. Sicily – Zurich – Singapore We went from the dry heat of Sicily to the humid heat in … Continue reading →

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Bella’s on Tour – Sicily

Posted on October 16, 2023 by SUNGRL

Bella’s on Tour – Sicily – Erice And the journey continues…. From Bucharest I flew to Sicily to join my dear friends Jo, Kaye and Debs on a Sicilian sojourn. We are staying in a rustic villa near the village … Continue reading →

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Euro Velo 6 – Week 8 – Romania

Posted on October 1, 2023 by SUNGRL

Day 52 – Constanta, Romania – 0km The full Euro Velo 6 cycle trail spans Europe between the Atlantic Ocean and the Black Sea. Due to a lack of cycle infrastructure and the fact that the route goes up near … Continue reading →

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Euro Velo 6 – Week 7 – Rackeve to Belgrade – 460km – cumulative 3,274km

Posted on September 18, 2023 by SUNGRL

Day 43 – Ràckeve to Harta – 65km Due to being so hot when we arrived yesterday and only having the energy to go to Aqua Land we didn’t explore Ràckeve. This morning we went in search of coffee and … Continue reading →

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Euro Velo 6 – Week 6 – Vienna to Rackeve – 386km – cumulative 2,814km

Posted on September 13, 2023 by SUNGRL

Day 36 – Vienna to Bratislava – 71km Well rested after our day off we were all happy to be back on our bikes – the cloudless blue sky certainly added a spring to our pedals. Andy and Hilary expertly … Continue reading →

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Euro Velo 6 – Week 5 – Regensburg to Vienna – 494km – cumulative 2,427.6

Posted on September 8, 2023 by SUNGRL

Day 29 – Regensburg to Deggendorf – 89km 2,000 kilometres take two – due to an unexplained app malfunction we mistakenly thought we hit 2,000 kilometres yesterday. After whipping up a quick spreadsheet last night (3 out of 5 of … Continue reading →

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Euro Velo 6 – Week 4 – Laufenberg to Regensburg – 579km – cumulative 1,931.8km

Posted on August 29, 2023 by SUNGRL

Day 22 – Laufenburg to Radolfzell – 108km We are currently experiencing a heatwave where we are so we were on our bikes at 7am to get some kilometres under our belts before it got too hot. After a few … Continue reading →

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Euro Velo 6 – Week 3 – Charlon-sur-Saone to Laufenberg – 416km – cumulative 1,352.8km

Posted on August 23, 2023 by SUNGRL

Day 15 – Chalon-sur-Saone to Dole – 95km The SUNGRL’s powers took a break this morning and we started our cycle in the rain . There was also some confusion as to how far we we had to go. Google … Continue reading →

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Euro Velo 6 – Week 2 – Blois to Charlon-sur-Saone – 541km – cumulative 936.8km

Posted on August 16, 2023 by SUNGRL

Day 8 – Blois to Orleans – 80km Another day of beautiful trails and the hottest day we’ve had so far at about 26 degrees. Definitely getting some great tan lines First stop was the largest chateau on the Loire … Continue reading →

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