21-03-14, 09:28 PM
(20-03-14, 10:33 PM)adeejaysdelight link Wrote: But touring on your own is better than sitting at home pissed off reading about other people out there doing it.
GO FOR IT
Totally agree. I did an organised tour last year and whilst it was great sharing the experience with others, at some times it was a pain in the arse.
Since 2007 I've done all my tours solo. Each day checked the weather, and gone where I fancy, following a loose plan. One trip the destination was the Italian Dolomites, but ended up in northern Slovakia where the weather was better. Try doing that with a 'committee'.
A lot of Brits, Dutch and Germans tour on bikes, so there is always the chance of sharing a beer and experiences with another biker at the end of the day. In the past I've stayed mainly at hotels but this year will be camping more. Last weekend I had a bit of a shakedown trip with my new kit and soon ended up chatting with my neighbours. You get that more with camping I think.