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“Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

Not chasing destinations.
Chasing the feeling of getting there.

We’re Agata and Joris – two riders exploring the world on two wheels. From remote off-road tracks to long-distance journeys across continents, we share real stories, tested gear and the kind of adventure you can’t always plan.

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Every trip leaves its mark. Not just on us, but o Every trip leaves its mark.

Not just on us, but on our gear too.

This journey made us realise that a few faithful companions have finally earned their retirement after many years of adventures.

The foam covers on our Cardo headset speakers have survived 7 seasons before finally giving up.

Agata's trusty Sidi Adventure boots have carried her for 5 seasons and countless kilometres. They've finally developed a hole above the heel, so waterproofing is now... optional.

Joris' summer gloves have reached the point where there are more holes than leather. Ventilation? Excellent. Protection? Not so much. Time to start looking for a new pair.

The helmet liners have done 6–7 seasons of service and are definitely due for replacement. Looks like we'll be paying Klim @klim.polska a visit.

Agata's Klim Artemis suit is still going strong after 7 seasons. It only needs a new Velcro tab at the collar, although the waterproof membrane isn't quite what it used to be anymore. Maybe it's time to start thinking about its successor.

And then there are the mysterious disappearing bolts on Agata's KTM... those definitely need some attention before the next adventure (parts on the way).

It's funny how these little signs of wear tell the story of thousands of kilometres, countless mountain passes, dusty tracks, river crossings, heat, rain, mud and everything in between.

Good gear isn't something that looks new.
Good gear is something that has stories to tell.

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We're back in the game. After all the changes of We're back in the game.

After all the changes of plan, stomach bugs, missing bolts, and "let's just have a holiday instead" moments, we finally decided to head for the starting point of ACT Greece and see how much of it we can actually ride.

We left Melesin Distillery in Leskovik after a fabulous breakfast. To be honest, neither of us was particularly hungry after the feast they had served the night before, but somehow they still managed to tempt us.

Dark clouds were gathering overhead, keeping the temperature pleasantly cool. After a sleepy border crossing, we rolled into Greece.

And here's something I never expected to say: Albanian roads seem to be in better condition than Greek ones. As for road design... let's just say that some of the roundabouts and junctions make "Belgian engineering" look perfectly logical. Greece has taken it to another level.

Most of the day we rode along the edge of a storm. The kind that, if it catches you at the wrong moment, might wash you straight off the road. We were lucky. Apart from a few drops of rain and several reminders that Greek tarmac becomes ridiculously slippery when wet, we made it safely to Nafpaktos.

We found what was probably the cheapest hotel in town, complete with the view over the beautiful Venetian harbour.

When we arrived, the town seemed almost deserted.

Then sunset came.

Suddenly the waterfront filled with people, the cafés and bars came alive, and we discovered that our room appeared to be located directly above one of the busiest terraces in town.

Not that we minded.

A seafood dinner, a complimentary carafe of wine (apparently we're still charming enough to earn free drinks), and an evening spent watching life unfold around the harbour made for a pretty perfect stop.

Tomorrow, the real adventure begins.

ACT Greece, here we come.
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Morning coffee came with a view. Then again, that Morning coffee came with a view. Then again, that seems to be a recurring theme on this trip.

We rejoined the ACT Greece track and continued with Day 3. The twisties were great, the off-road sections challenging, and Osmand provided its usual share of entertainment. A few missed turns due to a slowly refreshing map meant some extra manoeuvring, including backing the bikes down a steep climb that definitely wasn't part of the route.

Eventually we reached the end of Day 3 and immediately faced another challenge: fuel.

The first petrol station was closed. So was the second. And the third.

Sunday?

Luckily, the fourth one was open. Even better, it had a café next door, so naturally another coffee happened.

Then came Day 4.

The start was fantastic: flowing roads, smooth tarmac, and spectacular views. Soon enough, however, the off-road returned with gravel, rocks, puddles, stream crossings, and all the fun that comes with them.

Back on the tarmac, concentration was still required because the road occasionally had a habit of disappearing. Throughout the route we've seen plenty of evidence of landslides and flood damage, with washed-out sections appearing in some unexpected places.

As we entered the Agrafa Mountains, the fun continued. We even met a few fellow off-road riders, which was reassuring because most of the time it feels like we have the entire track to ourselves.

Fast gravel roads mixed with proper off-road sections carried us up to 1,700 metres above sea level before a long descent brought us to Lake Plastira.

And there, once again, we found a view with a room attached to it.

Life could be worse. 😉🏍️⛰️🇬🇷

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