I suddenly find myself with two months off work and nowhere to be. I've got from mid-November to mid-January and I'm trying to decide where to head. I'd love some feedback on these options:
Portugal to Rome via European Divide Trail
Pros – Awesome mostly off-road route, Roman ruins, Christmas markets
Cons – probably cold, limited sunlight, off-season so no other riders to chill with
Baja Divide
Pros – epic off road route, chance to practice my Spanish, cheapest option
Cons – limited daylight, a little early in the season so less other riders around
Tour Aotearoa
Pros – hobbits and shit
Cons – less off road, holiday season traffic, a little early season, most expensive option between flight and cost of living
I'm leaning towards Europe, mostly because I love the history and the culture. I've already done a huge trip around Europe, hitting 20+ countries a few years ago, and I rode through the winter and it wasn't terrible. This time I kind of feel like I should push myself to somewhere new, as much as I love riding through little villages in Europe I should probably branch out and check out other parts of the world. Which would you pick?
by New-Act-9961
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I’m also open to other suggestions, South America might have some good options this time of year?
Morocco. Atlantic coast and south of the Atlas mountains. Cheap, warm, safe, friendly, different culture, good food, close to Europe.
I’m going to Oman.