Europe - VBT Bicycling Vacations

VBT Dispatch: Cycling England’s Storybook Cotswolds

February 16th, 2022

Just west of Oxford, in England’s bucolic region of honey-colored stone cottages and gently rolling green fields, the ambitious and enlightened cyclist can sleuth out a northern riding loop affectionately known to locals as “A Road for Today,” winding past fairytale villages and forested hills. Perhaps another time, they’ll be called to coast along the... Read more »

What’s It Like to Travel in Europe Now? We Asked Some Returning Guests.

September 30th, 2021

While many have excitedly reserved their trip and packed their bags, others remain hesitant. No matter which side of that spectrum you fall, you might be wondering what it’s like to travel in Europe now. So we asked a couple of August 2021 VBT guests that very question.

VBT Recipe: Andrea’s Green Lasagna

December 17th, 2020

Check out VBT trip leader Andrea’s recipe for green lasagna below, and join him on our Italy: The Dolomites, Bolzano to Lake Garda and Italy: Valleys of the Dolomites tours to sample other local favorites! Lasagna may be the first food that comes to mind when you think of Italy, but the dish is actually most strongly associated... Read more »

A Taste of Ireland

December 14th, 2020

Irish food showcases local ingredients and the island’s unique history. You’ll find world-class contemporary cuisine here, along with classic meals that have stood the test of time. Don’t leave Ireland without tasting these traditional dishes!

Explore the Dolomites with Andrea

February 6th, 2020

Years with VBT: 14 Hometown: Bologna Favorite food: Mom’s lasagna When Andrea talks about Italy, his enthusiasm is contagious.

VBT’s Proud Connection to an Anti-Corruption Movement

January 22nd, 2020

Sicily is a traveler’s dream: sun-soaked beaches and sleepy fishing villages; baroque cities brimming with culture; art, architecture, and history around every corner; and some of the best food Italy has to offer. VBT’s bike tour in Sicily is a perennial guest favorite, and with good reason. But the Italian island has also faced some... Read more »

Find Your Vida Buena in Spain

November 8th, 2019

Idly strolling through a sunlit vineyard. Sampling the day’s catch at an enchanting seaside village. Surveying dazzling hilltop views. Browsing in chic urban boutiques. Few destinations in Europe pack as many classic Old World adventures into a single country as Spain. Not sure which part of this diverse country you want to discover? Let your... Read more »

Three of Europe’s Most Haunting Sites

October 29th, 2019

Can you guess where these eerie attractions are? Read the clues, then scroll down for the answers!

3 of the Best Fall Festivals in Europe

May 31st, 2018

As far as vacation destinations go, Europe is hard to beat. From the sun-drenched beaches along the coast of the Iberian peninsula to the bucolic idylls of the French countryside and the diverse geographic and cultural regions of Italy, it’s easier to make a list of reasons why not to go than it would be... Read more »

Touring the Picturesque Places that Inspired Artists

May 25th, 2018

There are dozens of reasons for taking a biking tour of Europe, but art lovers will be especially thrilled by what some of our vacations afford them: a chance to view the homes of some of the world’s most renowned artists and see settings that inspired their masterpieces. France, Spain, and Italy stand out as... Read more »