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Nicolai Bangsgaard 25. december 2018

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🇩🇰 Danish, born 1976. Based in Copenhagen.
Anthropologist * Adventurer * Athlete
* Round-the-world cyclist * Public speaker
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 20 (May 2017): It's hard to

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 20 (May 2017): It's hard to understand that this country, Moldova - the poorest in Europe - is just a 2-hour flight (or a 20 day 🚲 ride ) from my native Denmark. It seems worlds apart in many ways. Very authentic, charming, rural. I love it here!
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7 hours of pedal-beating today brought me 141 km from one divine wild camp to the next. Bliss! I dined and camped by the lake side, the frogs, birds, and insects went totally berserk in a mad cacophany in the twilight hour, while I, well, I just went to sleep in my 1-person nylon bubble...
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 19 (May 2017): Not only was

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 19 (May 2017): Not only was I blessed with 140 km of tailwind, a smooth border crossing (onto new turf, Moldova, country #114), a brief road side encounter with an Austrian MC-rider, but also this spotless wild camp (and a near-frosty, but rock-solid 10-hour sleep). Couldn't ask for more, really 🙏
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 18 (May 2017): The smooth a

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 18 (May 2017): The smooth asphalt is back today, so progression is quick, but it's a rather forgettable ride into Chernivtsi (250.000 inh.). For the first 50 km, the temp. stays below 5C, and rain is pouring down. Bulldog mode 🐕.
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The excitement of arriving in a new, unexplored city keeps me motivated, and unpretentious, elegant Chernivtsi is easily the highlight of the day (even though I chickened out on those bulls' testies for dinner). Tomorrow, ladies & gents, it's time for the 7th country of this journey...
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#ukraine #easterneurope #chernivtsi #carpathianmountains #carpathian #adventuretravel #borders #naturetravel #humanpowered #anthropology #bikewander #fullyloaded #ontheroad #pedalforever #worldbybike34 #wanderlust #goexplore #openmyworld #roamtheplanet #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #explore #cycletouring #biketour #biketrip #cyclinglife #biketouring #pedalpower #travelbybike

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 17 (May 2017): They say the

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 17 (May 2017): They say the worst roads give the best memories. If that's true, then today was a 93 km long string of just awesome memories...
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My inner adventure-o-meter has been hovering around 9 (of 10) (= in the fun/red zone) lately, and cycling through the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains surely has been an experience I won't forget...
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#ukraine #easterneurope #dirtroads #carpathianmountains #carpathian #adventuretravel #borders #naturetravel #humanpowered #anthropology #bikewander #fullyloaded #ontheroad #pedalforever #worldbybike34 #wanderlust #goexplore #openmyworld #roamtheplanet #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #explore #cycletouring #biketour #biketrip #cyclinglife #biketouring #pedalpower #travelbybike

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 16 (May 2017): I've taken a

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 16 (May 2017): I've taken a little detour through the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains, and this village (Tatariv) is where I ended up today. It's a stunning, off-the-track location. I'm sleeping in a private 2 € room 😳 (with hot shower - highly appreciated after lots of cold rain today) with a fine view of the mountains and the river Prut (which means 'fart' in Danish)...
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 15 (May 2017): ⠀ The imme

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 15 (May 2017):
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The immense satisfaction and joy of going by bicycle - and knowing that I've come this way by human power - is hard to canalize into words & photos, yet it's here with me - strong and alive - every single day (come rain, headwind, mud, snow, hard times), and that's (part of - the list is long) why I simply just love this way of travelling.
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Today's 138 km ride from Lviv to Ivano-Frankivsk was a fine showcase of what this nomadic way of travel can bring. It sort of had it all; smooth asphalt, crappy mud tracks, fine architecture, full-on sunshine, summer temperatures (22C), suncream in eyes, agrarian monotony, forests, hills (1.000 m up in total), quaint villages, kind farmer people, Cyrillic challenges, hunger/thirst/fatigue, a pumping big city festival, good grub (ridiculously low-priced), a very fine bed, and wifi to share some of it with you. It was just brilliant...
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 14 (May 2017): The city of

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 14 (May 2017): The city of Lviv has some 750.000 people and is the 7th largest city in Ukraine which is the biggest country in Europe. Culturally, historically, and tourist-wise, the city is claimed to be one of Ukraine's biggest gems, and after a long day of exploring on foot, I totally see where this is coming from. Such a fascinating city! ❤️
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 13 (May 2017): 💥 Yes, I

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 13 (May 2017):
💥 Yes, I made it to Ukraine this afternoon. Though not as smooth and border drama-free as expected, as I was not allowed to cross the border from Poland by bicycle. WTF.
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Thanks to two super friendly Latvian/Lithuanian guys, I + 🚲 got across the border sitting in the back of their truck, and after 3.5 hrs of waiting (aka bureaucratic paperwork) they finally let us in. Yihaa!
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Lots of rain in the afternoon, but who cares, I'm in Ukraine, after 13 days and 1.250 km, and that makes me feel pretty waterproof...
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 12 (May 2017): The roads ar

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 12 (May 2017): The roads are almost empty as I leave Chełm this morning. Strange. The ride to Zamośc is just 60 km, but it's relatively hilly as I have to cross a mountain range just tiny and insignificant enough to not have a name on my Michelin Poland map, but high enough for a big sweat. For the first time inclines hit 10%. Landscape is blessed with idyllic villages and open farmland & forest, all connected by quiet rollercoaster roads.
5-6 degrees. Cloudy.
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In Zamośc - nicknamed the Pearl of the Renaissance + Padua of the North - everything changes, as the sun breaks through and the streets fill up with life and people and parades and live music. It's Constitution Day (and a national holiday) in Poland today, I learn later 😊
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The old, historic part of Zamośc (UNESCO, 1992) is an architectual, unexpected gem, and I spend hours just chilling at the main square, having a pint in the sun, feeling good, walking the streets oozing with Renaissance charm...
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 11 (May 2017): ⠀ Todays'

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 11 (May 2017):
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Todays' agenda is straightforward: follow Route 812 south, from Biała Podlaska to Chełm, for 127 km. Bike. Eat. Drink. Bike. Sightsee. Eat. Write. Sleep.
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Mostly, the road's a 2-lane highway, good asphalt, but no shoulder whatsover. Thankfully, the Polish drivers - without exception so far ✌️- are super considerate, and either slow down completely or give me a wide berth when overtaking + blinker-indicating the takeover. I like that.
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Riding joy is over as I get to a 15 km stretch of terrible (pre-war?), uneven concrete slabs that makes my bones rattle and my bike suffer. Not my kind of bumshaking fun.
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I pass the 1.000 km marker, and meet a Polish MC rider, Andrzej, with whom I have a fine little talk at a gas station.
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Sky's blue, GPS says 14 Celsius, and it feels like summer. For the first time in 11 days, I'm not wearing gloves and hat.
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Daylight hours are long, and I have plenty of time to do a little walk around the town of Chełm - another little Polish town that seem completely devoid of international tourism. Getting visually familiar with all these under-the-radar places, once again, makes me feel like one privileged 🚲traveller...
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 10 (May 2017): Hallelujah,

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 10 (May 2017): Hallelujah, Lord! Clear blue skies this morning. A beautiful change.
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For the first 40 km I backtracked through the fascinating forest, cycling conditions were perfect, and it was a fine way to leave Belarus 🙏
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I didn't see no Mr. Serious Face today at the border crossing, but at the Polish side the officer asked if I was bringing any vodka in my bags. I laughed. I said no.
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The joy of riding stayed strong with me all day. Wind was mostly favourable, asphalt smooth, suncream on the nose, and my bike (silent as a panther) and legs were hitting it together.
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At the Bug River a primitive barge, operated by the hands of two men, got me safely across the flowing waters, and I continued my focused stint south through eastern Poland.
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With 150 km bagged, I reached the town of Biała Podlaska and checked into a 1970s style, creamy-brown hotel room, feeling absolutely great, if hungry, after a fantastic day on the roads. I do like Mondays...❤️
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 8 (May 2017): ⠀ The frust

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 8 (May 2017):
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The frustration of yesterday is soon forgotten as I enter the huge forests of the Białowieża National Park, and with favourable winds (and no rain), the first 75 km goes by in a blink. Yes!
Then - 1 week and 725 km since I left Denmark - I reach the border of Belarus.
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At the border a very formal looking officer asks me to open all my bags and then directs me towards his office. After checking my papers, he (Mr. Serious Face) looks at me and says (in German): "Problem!"
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Being rather used to dealing with ex-Sovjet bureaucracy, I patiently awaits his next move as I know all my permits & papers are okay and that he'd need to be quite creative to come up with 'ein Problem'.
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Turns out, I've filled out one of the blanks on the online form incorrectly (so he says), so the system can't read my data. I know it's rubbish. They - he and his 'kolega' - ask me to wait outside. I wait outside...
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10 minutes later Mr. Serious Face has good news: 'Alles in Ordnung'. Suddenly all's good, and the officer is all friendly and smily - until I ask him for a group photo. Then it's back to Mr. Serious Face. 'NEIN!' I get the point and leave the premises, feeling wonderfully elated that I made it into Belarus!
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The 20 km ride into the village of Kameniuki goes through the gigantic UNESCO-listed Belovezhskaya Pushcha - one of the oldest and biggest primaeval forests in Europe and home to the largest population of bison. This must be some of the healthiest oxygen in Europe.
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In the village I'm met by the friendly hosts who've been driving around looking for me. In the evening I go for a walk around town, looking at rustic wooden houses, greeting farmers, cuddling cats & dogs, sensing the atmosphere, and instantly loving the authenticity of it all. It really feels like a time machine took me back 200 years!
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 7: 😩 The Rocky Horror Sh

JOURNEY TO ODESSA, Day 7: 😩 The Rocky Horror Show continues. Woke up with swollen eyelids. Don't know why, and there's no pain involved. Just looks rather scary.
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I should've stayed in bed today. Period. The weather is miserable - rain all day long, temp. is 1-2 degrees C, and with icy, moderate crosswinds coming from Belarus. My motivation is negligible 🤷🏼‍♂️.
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20 km down the road I make a shortcut south through small settlements, but then suddenly the asphalt disappears, and hellish cobblestone + muddy, sandy forest tracks take over for the next 30 km.
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Progress is painstakingly slow, and, frustratingly, my tires keep getting 'swallowed' by the soft sandy tracks. I often have to get off the bike and push up the slippery, hilly bits. Yeah, this is off-the-beaten track, but with feet, fingers, and face feeling frozen solid, I'm not enjoying this.
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I finally get to a paved road. Time for reconsidering, readjusting today's aim. My gps-map shows a motel nearby, and instantly that becomes my new target.
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Though I'll always love the uncertainties, the unpredictabilities of bicycle touring, the combination of challenging elements today was just ridiculous.
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No milk today...
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JOURNEY TO ODESSA (Intro): In May 2017 - and for t

JOURNEY TO ODESSA (Intro): In May 2017 - and for the first time since my around-the-world ride in 2006 - I set out from the doorsteps of my apartment in Copenhagen to go on a longer bike trip. ⁣
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The plan was to go through Sweden, across the Baltic Sea by ferry to Lithuania, then down through eastern Poland, into Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, the non-existing breakaway state of Transnistria, and finish the journey in Odessa - the Pearl of the Black Sea. ⁣
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I’d be travelling solo, wild camping, enjoying canned dinners, dealing with bad weather and ex-Soviet bureaucracy - the thrill! ⁣
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Though the weather was foul and cold (e.g. snowfall in southern Sweden in late April 🤷🏼‍♂️) for the first weeks, it was very exciting to be on the road again...

AROUND ICELAND BY BIKE (part 3): The Stats. Longe

AROUND ICELAND BY BIKE (part 3): The Stats.

Longest distance without shower: 650 km⁣
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Snickers eaten: 9⁣
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Number of kilos lost on Iceland: 3⁣
Max. speed: 71 km/h (gravel road downhill on Route 60, West Fjords)⁣
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Average speed touring on Iceland: 15-17 km/h (yes, it’s windy up there!)⁣
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Pairs of footwear used: 1 (Salming Trail Running Shoe)⁣
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Total distance cycled: 1.901⁣
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Distance on gravel roads: Around 70 km (= 4% of total distance)⁣
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Hours in the saddle: 102⁣
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Avg. distance pr. day: 106 km⁣
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Total distance bike touring the world: 92.000 km⁣
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Number of countries visited by two-wheeled transport: 77 ⁣
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Number of countries visited: 115⁣
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Weight, bike: 17 kg⁣
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Weight, luggage: 18 kg⁣
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Lowest temp.: 1 degree C⁣
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Highest temp.: 12 degrees C⁣
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Longest cycling day: 167 km⁣
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Vertical meters climbed: 15.100⁣
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Cycling days: 18 (out of 19)⁣
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Money spent on food: 268 € (14 €/day)⁣
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Iceland as a cycling destination, overall rating: 9 (of 10)

AROUND ICELAND BY BIKE (part 2): In June 2017 I cy

AROUND ICELAND BY BIKE (part 2): In June 2017 I cycled around Iceland - a clockwise loop of 1.900 km in 19 days, camping all nights except for a restday (and dorm night) in Akureyri, the second city of Iceland with a whopping 17.000 inhabitants.

AROUND ICELAND BY BIKE (part 1): In June 2017 I cy

AROUND ICELAND BY BIKE (part 1): In June 2017 I cycled around Iceland (1.900 km in 19 days - route map on last photo). It was a massively challenging, rewarding, beautiful, and chilly adventure that my soul’s still longing for...

It’s WORLD BICYCLE DAY today! ❤️⁣ Let’s

It’s WORLD BICYCLE DAY today! ❤️⁣ Let’s keep the two-wheeled memories of yesterday & dreams of tomorrow alive. ⁣
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2. Kyrgyzstan⁣
3. Australia⁣
4. Easter Island⁣
5. Tibet⁣
6. Australia⁣
7. Iceland⁣
8. Turkey⁣
9. Ghana⁣
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#worldbicycleday #adventuretravel #humanpoweredtravel #anthropology #bikewander #fullyloaded #pedalforever #cicloviajantes #wanderlust #goexplore #openmyworld #roamtheplanet #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #explore #cycletouring #biketour #biketrip #cyclinglife #biketouring #pedalpower #travelbybike

Nothing quite like a romantic sundown with your lo

Nothing quite like a romantic sundown with your loved one...⁣💚
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#denmark #april #2020 #adventuretravel #travel #humanpoweredtravel #anthropology #bikewander #fullyloaded #ontheroad #pedalforever #cicloviajantes #wanderlust #goexplore #openmyworld #roamtheplanet #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #explore #cycletouring #biketour #biketrip #cyclinglife #biketouring #pedalpower #travelbybike

Standing at the top of the 100 m high chalk cliffs

Standing at the top of the 100 m high chalk cliffs with my bike, amongst a forest of hardwood trees, looking down at the emerald waters of the Baltic Sea truly was a moment to remember. ⁣
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Now who would have thought you can find this kind of nature in Denmark? ⁣
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#ChalkCliffs #Møn #Denmark #adventuretravel #travel #humanpoweredtravel #anthropology #bikewander #fullyloaded #ontheroad #pedalforever #cicloviajantes #wanderlust #goexplore #openmyworld #roamtheplanet #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #explore #cycletouring #biketour #biketrip #cyclinglife #biketouring #pedalpower #travelbybike

EASTER RIDE: In these times of a national lockdown

EASTER RIDE: In these times of a national lockdown, I’m touring around my home country 🇩🇰, and reuniting with that beloved bike ‘n’ wild camp world feels so good.⁣
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Sometimes you don’t realize how much you’ve missed it until you see it again...💚🌲🏕⁣
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#adventuretravel #travel #denmark #humanpoweredtravel #anthropology #bikewander #fullyloaded #ontheroad #pedalforever #wanderlust #goexplore #openmyworld #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #explore #traveladdict #cycletouring #biketour #biketrip #cyclinglife #biketouring #pedalpower #travelbybike #worldtour #adventurecycling

BREAKING PODIUM: Thai pop music was playing loudly

BREAKING PODIUM: Thai pop music was playing loudly from the stage and the generel atmosphere was pretty intense. ⁣
At 6AM (Sunday morning) it was still pitch-dark as the starter pistol went off and I - along with some 1.500 runners - started the wryly named ‘Phuket Mini Marathon’ (either 6 or 11.3 km). ⁣
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We were about 12-15 runners in the front group, escorted by a number of police motorbikes with flashing lights in the dark. ⁣
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The heat (26-27C) and the humidity was rather oppressive, especially on the short uphill sections (apart from which the course was moderately flat), but thankfully both legs & lungs agreed to the challenge. ⁣
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After 45 min./11.3K - and with a ❤️ rate maxing out at 190 BPM - I crossed the finish line, finishing 3rd in my age group (41-45) and 7th overall. ⁣
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All up, a great, local experience and a fine mental souvenir that I’ll take with me tomorrow when my time in Thailand is up...⁣
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#running #loveforrunning #15MinutesOfFame #travel #instatravel #instago #wanderlust #postcardsfromtheworld #travelling #traveltheworld #wanderer #wanderlust #travelphoto #travels #phuket #thailand⁣
#solotravel #worldplaces #traveller #traveler #onthemove #travellifestyle #responsibletravel #doyoutravel⁣
#freedom

In the summer of 2019, I travelled 3.200 km around

In the summer of 2019, I travelled 3.200 km around Denmark by kick scooter, visiting the 83 main towns and the national parks (5) of the country. ⁣
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I wanted to anthropologically examine the hospitality of my countrymen, the Danes, and in order to expose myself and (hopefully) enhance my chances of social contact along the way, I travelled without a penny to my pocket, collecting cans & bottles (with refund) along the side of the road, dumpster diving, and basically just saying yes to whatever opportunity came my way. ⁣
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It was a challenging and amazing 60-day experience that I’ll not forget this side of summer. I’m now giving presentations about the journey - and the unashamed self-promo has begun 😊. ⁣
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You may spread the word! ⁣
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#kickscootertravel #kostka #kickscooter #kickbike #footbike #kolobezka⁣⁣
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#adventuretravel #travel #nature #travelpic #humanpoweredtravel #touring #kickscootertravel #onthemove #naturetravel

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let’s make 2020 another unforget

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let’s make 2020 another unforgettable one...❤️⁣
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Below is my ‘Best Nine’ Insta moments of 2019 - all part of the RTW by bike 2006-2010 recap series...⁣
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1. Argentina, 2008⁣
2. Tibet, 2006⁣
3. Mali, 2009⁣
4. Tibet, 2006⁣
5. Western Sahara, 2009⁣
6. Tibet, 2006⁣
7. New Zealand, 2007⁣
8. Chile, 2008⁣
9. USA, 2009⁣
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#goodbye2019 #hello2020 #bestnine #adventuretravel #travel #humanpoweredtravel #anthropology⁣
#fullyloaded #ontheroad #pedalforever #wanderlust #goexplore #openmyworld #roamtheplanet #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #explore #traveladdict #cycletouring #biketour #biketrip #cyclinglife #biketouring #cicloturismo #pedalpower #roundtheworld #travelbybike #worldtour #adventurecycling

Natural rock arch.
Mallorca, October 2019. ⁣
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#adventuretravel #travel #anthropology #ontheroad #wanderlust #goexplore #openmyworld #roamtheplanet #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #explore #mallorca #puentenatural #naturedelivers #TheMed #mediterranean

Into the wild...🙈💚⁣
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•• In the Summer 2019 I’ll be kick scooting around Denmark, visiting all ‘major’ towns (83) and national parks (5), without money. ⁣
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It’s a kind of social experiment examining and testing the hospitality and kindness of my fellow Danish people. ⁣
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Time frame: Ca. 2 months⁣
Length of journey: Ca. 3.000 km. ⁣
Start: Copenhagen, June 4th, 2019. ⁣
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#kickscooter #adventure #kostka #fullyloaded #ontheroad #kickbike #nationalparkthy #ortlieb #wanderlust #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #kostkakickscooter #touringdenmark #denmark #danmark #nopedals #humanpower #travelbykickscooter #nicolaibangsgaard #keeptravelling #cicloviajantes #traveladdict #doyoutravel #gotravel #makeithappen #liveyourlife ⁣
#wildcamping #routemap #expedition ⁣
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So far, so good after 21 days on the roads in Denm

So far, so good after 21 days on the roads in Denmark...
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•• In the Summer 2019 I’ll be kick scooting around Denmark, visiting all ‘major’ towns (83) and national parks (5), without money. ⁣
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It’s a kind of social experiment examining and testing the hospitality and kindness of my fellow Danish people. ⁣
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Time frame: Ca. 2 months⁣
Length of journey: Ca. 3.000 km. ⁣
Start: Copenhagen, June 4th, 2019. ⁣
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#kickscooter #adventure #kostka #fullyloaded #ontheroad #kickbike #nomotor #ortlieb #wanderlust #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #kostkakickscooter #touringdenmark #denmark #danmark #nopedals #humanpower #travelbykickscooter #nicolaibangsgaard #keeptravelling #cicloviajantes #traveladdict #doyoutravel #gotravel #makeithappen #liveyourlife ⁣
#wildcamping #routemap #expedition ⁣

Town #22 is here!
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•• In the Summer 2019 I’ll be kick scooting around Denmark, visiting all ‘major’ towns (83) and national parks (5), without money. ⁣
⁣
It’s a kind of social experiment examining and testing the hospitality and kindness of my fellow Danish people. ⁣
⁣
Time frame: Ca. 2 months⁣
Length of journey: Ca. 3.000 km. ⁣
Start: Copenhagen, June 4th, 2019. ⁣
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#kickscooter #adventure #kostka #fullyloaded #ontheroad #kickbike #nomotor #ortlieb #wanderlust #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #kostkakickscooter #touringdenmark #denmark #danmark #nopedals #humanpower #travelbykickscooter #nicolaibangsgaard #keeptravelling #cicloviajantes #traveladdict #doyoutravel #gotravel #makeithappen #liveyourlife ⁣
#wildcamping #routemap⁣

The sun’s out again, shining bright over souther

The sun’s out again, shining bright over southern Funen (Denmark). Meanwhile, I’ve found some sexy tracks in the fields... .
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In the Summer 2019 I’ll be kick scooting around Denmark, visiting all ‘major’ towns (83) and national parks (5), without money. ⁣
⁣
It’s a kind of social experiment examining and testing the hospitality and kindness of my fellow Danish people. ⁣
⁣
Time frame: Ca. 2 months⁣
Length of journey: Ca. 3.000 km. ⁣
Start: Copenhagen, June 4th, 2019. ⁣
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#kickscooter #adventure #kostka #fullyloaded #ontheroad #kickbike #nomotor #ortlieb #wanderlust #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #kostkakickscooter #touringdenmark #denmark #danmark #nopedals #humanpower #travelbykickscooter #nicolaibangsgaard #keeptravelling #cicloviajantes #traveladdict #doyoutravel #gotravel #makeithappen #liveyourlife ⁣
#wildcamping #routemap #expedition ⁣

My ride’s getting pimped up 😛 🛴 _____⁣

My ride’s getting pimped up 😛 🛴
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•• In the Summer 2019 I’ll be kick scooting around Denmark, visiting all ‘major’ towns (83) and national parks (5), without money. ⁣
⁣
It’s a kind of social experiment examining and testing the hospitality and kindness of my fellow Danish people. ⁣
⁣
Time frame: Ca. 2 months⁣
Length of journey: Ca. 3.000 km. ⁣
Start: Copenhagen, June 4th, 2019. ⁣
______⁣
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#kickscooter #adventure #kostka #fullyloaded #ontheroad #kickbike #nomotor #ortlieb #wanderlust #nomadiclife #momentsofmine #solotravel #kostkakickscooter #touringdenmark #denmark #danmark #nopedals #humanpower #travelbykickscooter #nicolaibangsgaard #keeptravelling #cicloviajantes #traveladdict #doyoutravel #gotravel #makeithappen #liveyourlife ⁣
#wildcamping #routemap #expedition

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I’m Nicolai. I’m a Danish anthropologist/adventurer (b. 1976).

I live in Copenhagen, Denmark when I’m not exploring the world.

I’m perpetually attracted to adventures of the open, foreign roads…

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