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

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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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Women Only Nepal Trip Day 4: Kalopani - Samar Ano Women Only Nepal Trip
Day 4: Kalopani - Samar

Another day on the road — and what a start! 
We actually managed to stick to the plan and got up at 5:45 to catch the sunrise. Totally worth it.
Dhaulagiri looked like it was on fire in the first light, and Annapurna stood crystal clear with not a single cloud around. Pure magic. 

After that breathtaking view, we hopped on the bikes and rode up to Titi Lake. The lake itself wasn’t too impressive — but the views around it? Absolutely stunning. Snowy peaks reflecting in the water, soft morning light, total peace.
We even crossed a suspension bridge on the way there and back, which added a nice little dose of adrenaline!

After breakfast, we officially entered Upper Mustang. The traffic dropped, the roads got rougher, and the adventure level went way up. A few dropped bikes here and there (no big deal 😉), but the ride and the views made up for everything.

By afternoon, we climbed up to around 3,620 meters above sea level, and you could really feel the chill. Funny thing — no heating in the guesthouses here! (Though yesterday they surprised us with heated beds, so there’s still hope 😅).

The air’s thinner, the mountains higher, and the spirits even higher. Tomorrow we keep climbing — deeper into Mustang and closer to the sky. 
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Women Only Nepal Trip Day 2: Bandipur - Kushma A Women Only Nepal Trip 
Day 2: Bandipur - Kushma

Alarm set for 5:45 — because who can miss a Himalayan sunrise, right?
The viewing point was already buzzing with people, but I managed to catch the first golden rays over (supposedly) Manaslu before the clouds rolled in and wrapped everything in fog.
By the time we started riding, the sky had cleared — perfect timing.

The small roads quickly turned into proper rocky and muddy twisty tracks. Finally, some real riding! 😉
And the scenery… unreal. Terraced rice fields, banana palms, and snow-covered peaks in the background. Sometimes they felt too close to even notice — I had to “zoom out” my vision just to take it all in.

Riding through Pokhara was another story. Let’s just say… “traffic rules” are a flexible concept here. 😅 But once you go with the flow, it actually becomes fun — chaotic harmony at its best.

There were also faster sections and twisties . I might’ve leaned a little too much at one point and scraped my left boot on the tarmac. 

We finished the day navigating through narrow village streets with the sun blinding us from the front — could barely see a thing. And then came the highlight: crossing a 230-meter hanging bridge over the river to reach our resort for the night. What a finish!

Tomorrow’s menu: zipline, swing, or bungee jump (yes, seriously 😅). Or maybe just chilling before the next leg of the journey. Either way — the adventure continues!
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📅 Mark your calendars! The next big chapter of The 📅 Mark your calendars!
The next big chapter of The Healing Road is set:

➡️ Thursday, May 14th, 2026 – Departure of the SaddleSore 1600K (that’s 1,000 miles in 24 hours!)
➡️ Friday, May 15th – A well-earned rest day
➡️ Saturday, May 16th – Celebration in Roeselare 🎉

👥 Who can join?
Everyone’s welcome.

Want to take on the full SaddleSore? You can start with Wouter in the Czech Republic or plan your own route from elsewhere. The only goal: arrive in Roeselare within 24 hours.

Not up for 1600 km? No problem! Ride part of the way, meet others on the road, or simply join the Saturday celebration. Every rider counts.

⚡ How does it work?
This is a community ride, not an organized tour. That means:
✔️ You ride your own ride — your gear, your bike, your responsibility.
✔️ Valid insurance is a must. Road assistance is recommended.
✔️ All costs (fuel, food, repairs, drinks) are on each rider.
✔️ Respect the road, respect others. If you break the law, you’re out.

💡 Preparation matters:
There will be a session with members of IBA Benelux so you can learn from the pros about long-distance riding. And remember: this is about endurance, not competition. Listen to your body — there will always be another chance if you need to stop.

🙌 Want to help?
Organizers, idea-bringers, and anyone with skills to share — you’re more than welcome. Together, we’ll make this an unforgettable event.

👉 More info is available via the link under the IBA Benelux logo on the website of The Healing Road.

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Women Only Nepal Trip Epilogue Back home, shoes c Women Only Nepal Trip
Epilogue

Back home, shoes cleaned (almost), laundry done (almost), and the dust of Mustang still somewhere in my nose.

When I think back to the past days, it’s hard not to smile. Nepal gave us EVERYTHING - chaos, beauty, dust, laughter, and the kind of silence that only mountains can create.

We rode through places where time slows down, the surroundings make you literally breathless, and where roads sometimes decide they no longer want to be roads. We crossed suspension bridges, dodged cows, chased sunrises, got caught in dust storms, and learned that in Nepal, a “highway” isn’t the road that makes you go faster - it’s just literally high.

There were moments of pure joy - coffee at 4,000 meters with Annapurna in front of us, street dancing in Bandipur, discovering the perfect apple pie (still no final verdict on the ranking), and laughing until our helmets fogged up.

And then there were the small things - losing my earring, Kindle, and maybe a bit of our voices from all the dust and laughter - that somehow made the story even better.

The group? A bunch of badass women from all corners of the world who, in just a few days, became a team. Supportive, funny, unstoppable. There’s something powerful about sharing a road like this - it connects people in ways no meeting room or social media chat ever could.

It wasn’t the trip of a lifetime - it was one of many that remind me why I keep chasing new roads. Because every ride, every country, every adventure adds another layer to who we are.

Nepal - you were dusty, wild, chaotic, kind, and unforgettable.
Now… where to next? 

[Agata]

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Women Only Nepal Trip Last Day: Going Home Anothe Women Only Nepal Trip
Last Day: Going Home

Another early start - our adventure wan’t done yet, but it was time to head home. 
We left for the airport before sunrise, and even there, Nepal gave us one last gift - the Annapurna Range, glowing softly in the morning light, visible right from the runway.

The lovely lady at the check-in desk must’ve known we weren’t ready to say goodbye just yet - she gave us the best seats on the plane, with the mountains stretching below us for the whole flight. Watching those snow-covered peaks slide by… it was pure magic.

Back in Kathmandu, we returned to the Manaslu Hotel, where it had all started. Breakfast, hot showers, one shared room for a bit of rest - and then a slow, easy day of shopping, chatting, and squeezing out every last moment of Nepal’s charm.

Some of us treated ourselves to a massage (and honestly, it might have been the best one of my life!), while others wandered through the markets, collecting final souvenirs and tiny memories to take home.

And then came the hardest part - the goodbyes. Red scarves tied around our necks for safe travels, hugs all around, and a few teary smiles. 

Kasia and I took our flight back through Dubai, with a long layover that turned into a much-needed nap, and finally landed in Kraków the next day.

Nepal was unforgettable - the dust, the mountains, the laughter, the roads, and all the incredible women who shared them.

But as they say… there’s no place like home. And golden autumn in Kraków isn’t a bad place to come back to.

[Agata]

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