Hi Everybody! The adventure continues and we are stoked on being out and about again 🏕 Do you have any plans on going out yourself coming months? Wishing you a great day, E&M
Hi guys I got a pomchi his name is tofu , so at the moment I am in my little c1 citroen single bed down passenger seat, I hope to get to your disneyland next year by bike with his trailer 😊 be safe Dave.
Hoi bijden, ik woon in de costa blanca in de buurt van benidorm, mochten jullie hier voorbij komen, staat de deur open. Heb slaap plaatsen en prive bergruimte voor de fietsen.
Wow you guys are so relaxed and happy in this video. I have been watching your videoes since you orignally set off but in this one its really clear just how happy you are to be off on an adventure again.
You guys do an incredible job with filming and editing your beautiful videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. You are an inspiration to us all!
The debris in the trees, washed up caravan, broken buildings ... is not from frequent inundations. They are due to extreme flooding in July, maybe internationally better known from the flooding in Germany. South of Liege was heavily stricken, unfortunately also including many casualties. The clean-up, incl repairs, is still ongoing and might take years to get everything fixed.
Hi Kurt! We should have realised that knowing about the floodings in Germany and the Netherlands. We are sad to hear that many people lost their lives.
@@WheelstoWander It's not just peoples losing their lives (which is horrible off course), but some villages are completely destroyed, like a bomb fell on them. It will take 20 years or more to rebuild them (that is if people still want to live there). th-cam.com/video/sebDEQKD-t8/w-d-xo.html
For the record, I pressed thumbs up. It may be that those who pressed thumbs down are not making a judgement on our friends or their video, but trying to train the TH-cam algorithm because they want more skateboard videos.
That was absolutely stunning to watch, what a lovely couple you are! The cinematography is stellar, so textural you completely capture the emotion of the land you are surrounded by. Really enjoyed that, keep up the great work! :)
Nice adventure! I have wanted to visit the "cycle through the trees" path in Belgium since I first read about it. Thanks for filming it. The accordion music that starts at 7:30 is the ideal sound track for cycling through the region.
I've just ordered a coffee mug like yours - brilliant idea. Never seen it before. I'm smiling already at the thought of taking it camping on Thursday. It will make my mornings so much better!
You guys have really hit your mark with this beautifully made video. Nice to add in some urban areas with all the scenic woodland, so we get a balanced picture of the places you are passing through. Very well done!
Hi guys ! We travelled from Poland to Greece by bike and we're staying in Crete now. After looking at this video and your answer to "what would be the place to live?" ... My friend !!!! Crete has all of your expectations !!! Mountains and sea closeby, forests and cities as well. Loads of animal and plant species found only in Crete. Hope to see you here ! Nico & Gosia
Hi you two. Beautiful cinematography again. Thank you. Please don't let Koga and Giant be Eaton by wolves!!. I gave up caffeine 6 months ago. 4 day headache withdrawing, but worth it. No longer a grumpy twat in the morning. Way more energy, more relaxed. Happier. Had never even considered ticks. Another eye opener. Happy wandering you two ❤ P.s Oil your chain, it's squeaking worse than the hinges on my wallet 😎
Welcome back!! I need a morning coffee in a cafe. I currently live alone in a small flat without much natural light and having a coffee out is my way to get out of the flat and see life. However, I wonder how much I can save by not having coffee out. Anyway, I'd love to do this ride you're doing.
Hey, really enjoying your adventures; Try buying some dandelion root, dried. It has a good bitter taste and good colour, add your preferred milk and it makes a good substitute to coffee
I had to give up caffeine a few years ago, dandelion coffee is absolutely amazing, I can have the whole ritual of coffee making as well as the taste. Obviously very good for you too.
There has been floodings recently from the Maas river, since this summer it has rained a lot and very heavily concentrated especially in the Ardennes and the Eiffel region of Western Germany. Definitely not something normal, so that is why you see all of the debris and damage. Nice video as always guys! Love to see your adventures!
Thanks for letting us know. In hindsight we must have had a better understanding what happend along the Ourthe as we knew about the floodings elsewhere. All the best, E&M
Coffee is mandatory with a latte macchiato and a cotechino every morning going to work on my bike at 0 degrees in Germany. I enjoyed your videos goos job.
Coffee? Damn straight!! Peculator is always on. Could be the reason for my high blood pressure or my job, maybe. Just getting the Galaxy Tourer ready with lights, luggage racks, trailer hitch. Small journeys are so easy. The E-Assist is next. Rather than punishing myself I will do less mileage but use my senior rail-pass to cut journeys; part of growing older is knowing our limitations and how to keep healthy yet not over- do it. But that's all good, it means I can go on longer. I just bought a new tent - The Blackthorn 1 man stealth tent in MTP camo - it's cheap but it's good - £44.95 about Eu 60.00? It's getting colder, great news, bugs all dying off. I've fed enough this year with blood. Hope you're both well, good music btw.
Hi Mark! Another coffee enthousiast ;) Good you know you limitations and still like to go on adventures. Our time will come too. Enjoy the new tent. Most tracks are made by my brother!
@@WheelstoWander awesome! I will have to make some music for you in time. That's my other secret passion, well secret now but just 20 years ago I was playing on stage before thousands as a session drummer. I'm too old for all that now but still play a bit of down tempo or lounge with a jazz band. Life's good when you can still get about.
Hi Eric, can i ask what is the coffee cup you're using like a french press? I did look up on your blog gear as well, but couldn't find it. It really looks cool, seems like a perfect gear for my outdoor trips.
Before my horrible heatburn I had late last year; I changed everything I consumed. I am now on a "Good for your digestive tract" type of eating which means, coffee is eliminated as it is an instigator to heartburn. When I was drinking coffee, the only coffee I would drink was Iced Coffee and I also liked Coffee Ice Cream (Yum!). The fun thing about packing is the thought that you are going somewhere different and new :). Bike Touring is always an ongoing adventure which I love; always discovering something you have not seen or experienced before.
Wow! You guys amaze me with your talents. I loved the clip of Maudi showing her cycling skill by riding backwards through the forest. Always look forward to seeing your videos.
@@WheelstoWander sorry it took me so long! 😬😅 I have a toaks titanium 550, GSI ultralight Javadrip filter & a BRS outdoor ultralight titanium stove. They did really good. I am, however intrigued by your coffee cup and of course your videography, editing skills, and the way your videos appeal to people makes me feel like I can almost smell it! 😅😂😂
Hi guys and thanks for another great video. Being retired I have the luxury of laying in bed, reading the paper and drinking a litre of water - that's from 6 - 7am. Then I have strong milky english tea to get the motor cranked over and running. I then walk 2 kms to the village plaza and have my 1st coffee of the day. An expresso strong and black followed by cafe con leche in a small thin glass and piping hot! I then pass the morning talking to friends and discussing my next adventure. I am going to drive from my home near Tortosa in Catalunya through France, Italy, the Balkans and explore Turkey, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan... and maybe on to the Stans, who knows. Nearly 2 years of staying in 1 place have given this traveler very itchy feet. Stay safe.
Hi Paul! Sounds like a lovely and somewhat necessary routine ;) They must be sometimes broken though to do some adventuring. Great plan! Wishing you lot's of fun and discovery on the upcoming journey!! E&M
@@WheelstoWander the reason for the slow getting up routine is because I have arthritis and it takes time to get the joints working freely now, so it's more necessity than luxury.
l have binge watched your videos and thoroughly enjoyed your adventures. Looking forward to those to come. Let us know when you come over here to Australia. I am Living The Van Life, travelling in a campervan as my home. Keep exploring and enjoy the ride of life as l do, Janine
Not building in known flood areas usually helps a lot in not having your home and sometimes loved ones taken away by the natural cycle of river or a cycle created by urbanisation itself
Very ttue, we see it a lot over here to in spain. They build houses etc in natural flood areas, and every 50 years hell comes thru there, and than people ask them selfs how can this happen. Its nature, stronger than humanity. You can see this also now with the volcano in canarias.
We heard there was massive flooding in this area this summer. Lots of trouble with excessive rain in that part of Europe. We learned this is normally not a flood area.
Oh yeah! Coffee in the morning is a must since I was a kid. I don't care for instant so I carry a GSI Commuter Coffee press. I can't get myself together until after coffee. I don't like using chemicals for insects but about a year ago I asked if you have tried Permethrin for ticks. That stuff is great and the only chemicals I use. Spray it on your clothes and let it dry and it lasts for two or three washings and you never know it's there. It doesn't just repel ticks, it kills them and actually works. Great ride you two and I'm glad the wolves didn't get you 😉 Atb, Tony
Thanks Tony! We love the real stuff better too :) We have been searching for permethrin wipes but the spray also sounds interesting. It kills ticks even, wow, strong stuff. It is supposed not to be harmful for humans I read. Have to do some research on how it works!
Luxemborg Is lovely country lots of electric taxis mostly Tesla’s.we enjoyed our visit there.We just moved from Vancouver BC to Vancouver island and now live on the Ocean.Where we are there to lots of cycling trails and forests with trails and mtn biking.❤️🚲😎☔️☕️🇨🇦
I'm defiantly a coffee person. Black and strong. I drink it on the way to work, all day at work and of course when I am overnight hiking/camping/biking. But I don't drink soda anymore and coffee gives me that kick I need :)
It’s a ritual, sacred, no guilt, and to fully celebrated……after all we’re just human with our unique strengths and limitations = it’s a gift from our Loving Creator 😁 BTW I enjoy ALL your excellent videos: THANK YOU BOTH
I couldn't do without coffee for a long time (and also didn't want to), but I switched to decaffeinated coffee about a year ago when I noticed that it mostly irritates my stomach, makes me sweaty/jittery and gives me headaches when I dont drink it, but doesn't actually wake me up. A few months ago I started drinking black tea with soy milk in the morning instead, which wakes me up a little bit and doesn't have the side effects. Decaffeinated coffee is only for special occasions now (like in iced coffee) and I miss it much less than I would've thought. Maybe tea could also be an option for you to try out? Thank you, as always, for the beautiful shots! IMO it would be great if you could add information about the time/month in which the videos were shot. It helps a lot when trying to decide when to travel to which destination :)
The coffee question came up while I was drinking coffee in the morning before work. Perfect timing! Yes, I definitely want it. Need it? No, but if I didn't have it I would start the day without a gift to myself.
I would love to see more about your meals (I am a vegetarian as well). How do you try to balance your protein? (do you try do to that?) What are favorites? How bored it gets... and so on.
We love to add some cooking now and then!! We do try and eat beans for protein and not be reliant on starches all the time. Some big salades frequently with fruits and nuts and loads of mixed veggies. Perhaps a salad sequence 🤔
Ah, coffee. Yes! It fixes so much, maybe everything. I can drink coffee in the morning. I can drink it a night. I can drink 5 star coffee. I can drink gas station coffee. Lol. Ok, a little trivia. I have a Starbucks travel french press I've had for 20 years! In an insulated mug. Pretty cool! And I was using a jetboil 20 years ago too. Their first model. I'm a big fan of Starbucks. I was 20 years ago, before it was popular! If you sign up for their rewards, you get free refills and free rewards, like sandwiches! Now I mostly drink coffee at home, with a Hamilton beach instant coffee maker. Like a keurig, but with a basket instead of the k-cup. And lately, Aldi's coffee, it's a bargain. Enjoy and safe travels! 👍 ✌️
@Wheels to Wander No, no; that was great. When Maudi was just waking up, talking quietly to you, she then pulled the plug out of her pillow and the air hissed out. I wasn't expecting it. I've watched it back since and am surprised I was so startled.
Great video guys. We’re just about to head off on a cycle adventure but are now worried about ticks. Is there anyway to avoid picking them up? Or are they everywhere?
Thanks! Areas where deer or other animals roam are more prone to ticks. Avoid long grass, ferns and other undergrowth. Also don't be too scared and always do a thorough tick check, preferably twice a day. Prevention with long pants & insect repellant are good measures to take. A good tick removal tool is important too! Good luck & Have fun, E&M
Is that the woods in Limburg? I have sketchy stories from sleeping in those woods, one night people came late with heavy metal music all night in a strange nearby house hidden in the woods ,trucks drove up and down about 50m from our camp and the lights shined on us.. Sounded like a shotgun that sound. i came across hunters around the area of France with shotguns they dressed like English gentlemen!
You may soon meet up with 'Little Red Riding Hood.' Your large handsome dog was probably a St. Bernard. I was introduced to coffee at age seven and I have enjoyed ever since especially in the morning. It looks like Belgium has more wild areas than the Netherlands? Dank je wel.
Hi, this Sadiq Shah from Karachi Pakistan, I used to be a solo traveller on a motorcycle back in early 80's I traveled from Europe to Morocco upto CPe Town then layer went to Middle East through Egypt and travelled all the way on my then modified Yamaha 900cc motorcycle called (midnight special) and did whatever modern travelers are posting on TH-cam nowdays but back then there was no concepts of vlog nor Internet and digital video camers so... I did all this for 3 years after completing my studies at UK, what I see you guys going is really fascinating and it makes me wonder, can I do my sole travel on a motorcycle at the age of 58 years because I can't do it on bike now😊 😂
There was flash flooding in Western Germany and Eastern Belgium in July 2021. i need tea and food to get me going in the morning, no good with out my tea
Je kunt Koffie maken van paardebloem wortels. De wortels schoonmaken, droogbakken, fijnmalen en gekookt water erop. Smaakt hetzelfde maar zonder caffeine
Well, I know it sounds crazy. I lived in this perfect little town called Camarillo in California. It has the 2nd best climate in the world besides Monaco. 70 degrees year round, even in winter. 10 minutes from the beach. And the mountains meet the beach. It was incredible.
Thanks Ju! We are using the Sony A6000. One with a Sony 18-105 F4 and one with an Tamron 17-70 F2.8. Sometimes we also use the Samyany 12 F2.0. Hope this help!! All the Best
Wolves at bedtime isn’t a pleasantry. You do awesome ! My coffee ritual is so very essential for happiness . I wouldn’t be able to pry one eye opened without it.
M&E thanks again for sharing. You are an awesome inspiration for the bike community in the world and here in Brazil, bringing such a positive vibe with your videos! I have really enjoyed how Maude described the daily routine and how Eric showed the "tick check" before sleep. I like to camp myself, and that's something that I seldom do. I also liked very much when you used a shoe lace to clean your chain (other episode). That kind of expert/technical tip is really nice. It would be great to hear your thoughts on the comparison between riding in Europe (your backyard and somewhere that you are familiar with the culture and codes) and Asia (Iran or Vietnan, where language and codes are really alien). What are the pros and cons, how are you feeling about this "foreign look" at your own continent?
Thanks Rafael! I described it to a girl wanting to join het partner for a section like this: both choices have their merits. Starting will easy you into touring together which could be key for getting into a great rhythm. Europe is easy & comfy, although accommodation is more expensive so that could result into more nights in the tent. For us the middle east was one of the highlights and almost every country had it's wonderful highlights. Turkey, Iran, Georgia, Tajikistan are among our favourite countries of the whole trip. Ending together in Singapore will be more adventurous I guess when you join him halfway. It will be a bit more difficult to tag along since he will be super fit and in full adventure mode but the things coming are more exotic and challenging so the rewards could probably be higher too... I can imagine it would. Hope that gives some insights :)
Nice tour...thanks for sharing...I guess that the gunshots heard at the beginning of the video might be the sounds made to protect the cornfields from the birds...
Nice video! I would like to tour Europe by bike as well! You definitely don't need coffee, but it will take time to get used to not drinking it. However, if drinking coffee works fine for you, keep drinking it :)
I'm curious. I am touring Europe next summer but loooooove my coffee. WITH MILK. Is it feasible to travel with milk . Are there options ie: dried milk or something else. Thanks
Hi Everybody! The adventure continues and we are stoked on being out and about again 🏕 Do you have any plans on going out yourself coming months? Wishing you a great day, E&M
Hi guys I got a pomchi his name is tofu , so at the moment I am in my little c1 citroen single bed down passenger seat, I hope to get to your disneyland next year by bike with his trailer 😊 be safe Dave.
Hoi bijden, ik woon in de costa blanca in de buurt van benidorm, mochten jullie hier voorbij komen, staat de deur open. Heb slaap plaatsen en prive bergruimte voor de fietsen.
Wow you guys are so relaxed and happy in this video. I have been watching your videoes since you orignally set off but in this one its really clear just how happy you are to be off on an adventure again.
Congratulations David! Have fun and hope to see you in NL :)
Dag Jeff! Dank voor je gastvrijheid :) Wie weet komen we zo zuidelijk... Groet!
You guys do an incredible job with filming and editing your beautiful videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. You are an inspiration to us all!
Thank you for your kind words Robert :)
nice morning coffe, feeding peageon, and thankyou for all the beautiful views
Hello, my friend.
Wow! It's such a fun and touching bicycle trip video.💝🌿🍁
There are so many things to watch.
Have a lucky 💘💝🌹 day.
Because of your bike adventures,I'm planning to do a bike packing adventure here in our country..subscriber from Philippines
Enjoy & Be Safe :) Best of luck!!
The debris in the trees, washed up caravan, broken buildings ... is not from frequent inundations. They are due to extreme flooding in July, maybe internationally better known from the flooding in Germany. South of Liege was heavily stricken, unfortunately also including many casualties. The clean-up, incl repairs, is still ongoing and might take years to get everything fixed.
Hi Kurt! We should have realised that knowing about the floodings in Germany and the Netherlands. We are sad to hear that many people lost their lives.
@@WheelstoWander It's not just peoples losing their lives (which is horrible off course), but some villages are completely destroyed, like a bomb fell on them. It will take 20 years or more to rebuild them (that is if people still want to live there). th-cam.com/video/sebDEQKD-t8/w-d-xo.html
I drink a coffee after lunch usually. For breakfast it's a cup of matcha tea. I find it gives me a more pleasant boost in the mornings.
Have to try that Matcha. Hearing a lot about that lately! All the Best
How 5 ppl can give this vlog a thumbs down, beats the hell out of me. Well done guys, a very enjoyable and beautiful piece of work.
Thanks so much Mike 😊 We wonder as well... Wishing you all the best, E&M
For the record, I pressed thumbs up. It may be that those who pressed thumbs down are not making a judgement on our friends or their video, but trying to train the TH-cam algorithm because they want more skateboard videos.
That was absolutely stunning to watch, what a lovely couple you are! The cinematography is stellar, so textural you completely capture the emotion of the land you are surrounded by. Really enjoyed that, keep up the great work! :)
Thanks so much 🙏🏼 All the Best, E&M
I just treated myself to one of those coffee cups. Great for any kind of camping/travelling! Coffee is a must, especially in the mornings ❤️☕️
Koji ste Vi "Kraljevi"!!! Obožavam Vas! Jedva čekam sledeći video /avanturu... Bravo 👍💪
Thank you for that incredible compliment Goran :)
Nice adventure! I have wanted to visit the "cycle through the trees" path in Belgium since I first read about it. Thanks for filming it. The accordion music that starts at 7:30 is the ideal sound track for cycling through the region.
Thanks Stephen :) It's a nice track indeed, if your ever near by... Thanks, we love that track too. Very fitting indeed! All the best, E&M
I've just ordered a coffee mug like yours - brilliant idea. Never seen it before. I'm smiling already at the thought of taking it camping on Thursday. It will make my mornings so much better!
Hey! Do u mind to share a link? I'm looking to buy one... thanks!
ditto that!
Great :) Enjoy!!
You guys have really hit your mark with this beautifully made video. Nice to add in some urban areas with all the scenic woodland, so we get a balanced picture of the places you are passing through. Very well done!
Thanks so much for your kind words Philip :) All the Best. E&M
Wow the production quality is amazing nice job
Just found your channel an immediately subscribed. The quality of photography is stunning, editing is as pro as it gets. Keep up your good work.
Thanks so much Vesa :) We do our best, happy it shows! All the Best, E&M
Hi guys ! We travelled from Poland to Greece by bike and we're staying in Crete now.
After looking at this video and your answer to "what would be the place to live?" ...
My friend !!!! Crete has all of your expectations !!! Mountains and sea closeby, forests and cities as well. Loads of animal and plant species found only in Crete.
Hope to see you here !
Nico & Gosia
That sounds absolutely wonderful guys! We would love to visit one day... and maybe stay ;) All the very best, E&M
Awesome video, great opening. That bike path Thru the trees was amazing, I hope to get there someday. Safe Travels.
Thanks :) Hope you do!!
Great to see you are back on the road. Good for you! Roll on.
Thanks Brad :)
Hi you two. Beautiful cinematography again. Thank you. Please don't let Koga and Giant be Eaton by wolves!!. I gave up caffeine 6 months ago. 4 day headache withdrawing, but worth it. No longer a grumpy twat in the morning. Way more energy, more relaxed. Happier.
Had never even considered ticks. Another eye opener.
Happy wandering you two ❤
P.s Oil your chain, it's squeaking worse than the hinges on my wallet 😎
Yes
Chain squeeking will streatch out very fast and will start damaging your drive train. I have'nt heare it though, it's just a tip
Thanks Billy Bob! Hope to someday perhaps reach that zen like state of no coffee. We re trying to be more diligent with waxing the chains... 😁
@@WheelstoWander
Wax on, Wax off, Daniel son.
(Karate kid movie 1984) ❤
Thank you so much for your very nice videos I like it so much and GOD bless you both sweet people where ever you are
Thank you for the uplifting words Jerry :) All the best, E&M
Welcome back!! I need a morning coffee in a cafe. I currently live alone in a small flat without much natural light and having a coffee out is my way to get out of the flat and see life. However, I wonder how much I can save by not having coffee out. Anyway, I'd love to do this ride you're doing.
Hey, really enjoying your adventures; Try buying some dandelion root, dried. It has a good bitter taste and good colour, add your preferred milk and it makes a good substitute to coffee
I had to give up caffeine a few years ago, dandelion coffee is absolutely amazing, I can have the whole ritual of coffee making as well as the taste. Obviously very good for you too.
I appreciate the place names in the Video, lovely as always. Thank you
Thanks David! :)
Absolutely nothing better than the first cup of coffee in the morning
There has been floodings recently from the Maas river, since this summer it has rained a lot and very heavily concentrated especially in the Ardennes and the Eiffel region of Western Germany. Definitely not something normal, so that is why you see all of the debris and damage.
Nice video as always guys! Love to see your adventures!
Thanks for letting us know. In hindsight we must have had a better understanding what happend along the Ourthe as we knew about the floodings elsewhere. All the best, E&M
Coffee is mandatory with a latte macchiato and a cotechino every morning going to work on my bike at 0 degrees in Germany. I enjoyed your videos goos job.
I had no idea that ticks were such a problem. Thanks for making me aware of this.
Your welcome!
Coffee? Damn straight!! Peculator is always on. Could be the reason for my high blood pressure or my job, maybe. Just getting the Galaxy Tourer ready with lights, luggage racks, trailer hitch. Small journeys are so easy. The E-Assist is next. Rather than punishing myself I will do less mileage but use my senior rail-pass to cut journeys; part of growing older is knowing our limitations and how to keep healthy yet not over- do it. But that's all good, it means I can go on longer. I just bought a new tent - The Blackthorn 1 man stealth tent in MTP camo - it's cheap but it's good - £44.95 about Eu 60.00? It's getting colder, great news, bugs all dying off. I've fed enough this year with blood. Hope you're both well, good music btw.
Hi Mark! Another coffee enthousiast ;) Good you know you limitations and still like to go on adventures. Our time will come too. Enjoy the new tent. Most tracks are made by my brother!
@@WheelstoWander awesome! I will have to make some music for you in time. That's my other secret passion, well secret now but just 20 years ago I was playing on stage before thousands as a session drummer. I'm too old for all that now but still play a bit of down tempo or lounge with a jazz band. Life's good when you can still get about.
Hi Eric, can i ask what is the coffee cup you're using like a french press? I did look up on your blog gear as well, but couldn't find it. It really looks cool, seems like a perfect gear for my outdoor trips.
Absolutely like my coffee in the morning. But coffee camping, tastes so good, different than at home.
Before my horrible heatburn I had late last year; I changed everything I consumed. I am now on a "Good for your digestive tract" type of eating which means, coffee is eliminated as it is an instigator to heartburn. When I was drinking coffee, the only coffee I would drink was Iced Coffee and I also liked Coffee Ice Cream (Yum!). The fun thing about packing is the thought that you are going somewhere different and new :). Bike Touring is always an ongoing adventure which I love; always discovering something you have not seen or experienced before.
Good to hear you are working on your health! We hope it's better now!! That's exactly right, an ongoing adventure indeed. All the Best, E&M
Wow! You guys amaze me with your talents. I loved the clip of Maudi showing her cycling skill by riding backwards through the forest. Always look forward to seeing your videos.
😆 Haha, we needed a couple of takes before she nailed it 😉
Coffee! Yes! ☕️☕️☕️ gotta have it! Did a little camping and MTB riding this spring. Tested my new bikepacking coffee set up. 👍
😉 Curious about that setup Ken...?
@@WheelstoWander sorry it took me so long! 😬😅 I have a toaks titanium 550, GSI ultralight Javadrip filter & a BRS outdoor ultralight titanium stove. They did really good. I am, however intrigued by your coffee cup and of course your videography, editing skills, and the way your videos appeal to people makes me feel like I can almost smell it! 😅😂😂
Nice video again. Verry good video editing. I immediately feel like going out again.
Hi guys and thanks for another great video.
Being retired I have the luxury of laying in bed, reading the paper and drinking a litre of water - that's from 6 - 7am.
Then I have strong milky english tea to get the motor cranked over and running.
I then walk 2 kms to the village plaza and have my 1st coffee of the day. An expresso strong and black followed by cafe con leche in a small thin glass and piping hot! I then pass the morning talking to friends and discussing my next adventure.
I am going to drive from my home near Tortosa in Catalunya through France, Italy, the Balkans and explore Turkey, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan... and maybe on to the Stans, who knows.
Nearly 2 years of staying in 1 place have given this traveler very itchy feet.
Stay safe.
Hi Paul! Sounds like a lovely and somewhat necessary routine ;) They must be sometimes broken though to do some adventuring. Great plan! Wishing you lot's of fun and discovery on the upcoming journey!! E&M
@@WheelstoWander the reason for the slow getting up routine is because I have arthritis and it takes time to get the joints working freely now, so it's more necessity than luxury.
We always have a cup of tea in the morning 🇬🇧
Nice too :)
Coffee? Yes , sure! Every Morning! ☕️☀️😎
Sounds great! Enjoy 😊
5:48 Thanks for the app... I'll be using on my bikepacking around Europe🚴🏼♂️👍🏼🇧🇷
Thanks 😊 All the Best, E&M
Good luck on your journey
Thanks Ray :)
Enjoyed the video. Thank you.
🌻
l have binge watched your videos and thoroughly enjoyed your adventures. Looking forward to those to come. Let us know when you come over here to Australia. I am Living The Van Life, travelling in a campervan as my home. Keep exploring and enjoy the ride of life as l do, Janine
Not building in known flood areas usually helps a lot in not having your home and sometimes loved ones taken away by the natural cycle of river or a cycle created by urbanisation itself
Very ttue, we see it a lot over here to in spain. They build houses etc in natural flood areas, and every 50 years hell comes thru there, and than people ask them selfs how can this happen. Its nature, stronger than humanity. You can see this also now with the volcano in canarias.
We heard there was massive flooding in this area this summer. Lots of trouble with excessive rain in that part of Europe. We learned this is normally not a flood area.
Your clips become more and more cinematic. So cool to see, very beautiful. Good luck on your adventures. And no, I don't need coffee, but never have.
Thanks Miranda :) Great to not need coffee. Maybe one day...
Beautyful esse touring. Brasil...
Oh yeah! Coffee in the morning is a must since I was a kid. I don't care for instant so I carry a GSI Commuter Coffee press. I can't get myself together until after coffee. I don't like using chemicals for insects but about a year ago I asked if you have tried Permethrin for ticks. That stuff is great and the only chemicals I use. Spray it on your clothes and let it dry and it lasts for two or three washings and you never know it's there. It doesn't just repel ticks, it kills them and actually works. Great ride you two and I'm glad the wolves didn't get you 😉 Atb, Tony
Thanks Tony! We love the real stuff better too :) We have been searching for permethrin wipes but the spray also sounds interesting. It kills ticks even, wow, strong stuff. It is supposed not to be harmful for humans I read. Have to do some research on how it works!
I can't wait to see where all you all make it I know you're going all the way.
We sure will try too ;)
USA maybe even lol
Beautiful morning 🌄 I'm glad you didn't stay in the deep woods with wolves and hunters. Have a great day of cycling 👍🙂
Luxemborg Is lovely country lots of electric taxis mostly Tesla’s.we enjoyed our visit there.We just moved from Vancouver BC to Vancouver island and now live on the Ocean.Where we are there to lots of cycling trails and forests with trails and mtn biking.❤️🚲😎☔️☕️🇨🇦
Would love to visit there someday Barrie! Sounds beautiful up there :)
I'm defiantly a coffee person. Black and strong. I drink it on the way to work, all day at work and of course when I am overnight hiking/camping/biking. But I don't drink soda anymore and coffee gives me that kick I need :)
Black and strong is how I like my coffee :)
Great to see you guys out on the road again, love following your adventures
Thanks John :)
It’s a ritual, sacred, no guilt, and to fully celebrated……after all we’re just human with our unique strengths and limitations = it’s a gift from our Loving Creator 😁 BTW I enjoy ALL your excellent videos: THANK YOU BOTH
Hi Very interesting video. I Couldn't wait new. It makes me think obout another trip
Thank you Mariusz! Are you touring as well? All the Best
Black Gold! That sums it up for me.
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I couldn't do without coffee for a long time (and also didn't want to), but I switched to decaffeinated coffee about a year ago when I noticed that it mostly irritates my stomach, makes me sweaty/jittery and gives me headaches when I dont drink it, but doesn't actually wake me up. A few months ago I started drinking black tea with soy milk in the morning instead, which wakes me up a little bit and doesn't have the side effects. Decaffeinated coffee is only for special occasions now (like in iced coffee) and I miss it much less than I would've thought. Maybe tea could also be an option for you to try out?
Thank you, as always, for the beautiful shots! IMO it would be great if you could add information about the time/month in which the videos were shot. It helps a lot when trying to decide when to travel to which destination :)
The coffee question came up while I was drinking coffee in the morning before work. Perfect timing! Yes, I definitely want it. Need it? No, but if I didn't have it I would start the day without a gift to myself.
Love that you see it as a gift to yourself :)
I would love to see more about your meals (I am a vegetarian as well). How do you try to balance your protein? (do you try do to that?) What are favorites? How bored it gets... and so on.
We love to add some cooking now and then!! We do try and eat beans for protein and not be reliant on starches all the time. Some big salades frequently with fruits and nuts and loads of mixed veggies. Perhaps a salad sequence 🤔
video editing skills on point.
Ah, coffee. Yes! It fixes so much, maybe everything. I can drink coffee in the morning. I can drink it a night. I can drink 5 star coffee. I can drink gas station coffee. Lol. Ok, a little trivia. I have a Starbucks travel french press I've had for 20 years! In an insulated mug. Pretty cool! And I was using a jetboil 20 years ago too. Their first model. I'm a big fan of Starbucks. I was 20 years ago, before it was popular! If you sign up for their rewards, you get free refills and free rewards, like sandwiches! Now I mostly drink coffee at home, with a Hamilton beach instant coffee maker. Like a keurig, but with a basket instead of the k-cup. And lately, Aldi's coffee, it's a bargain. Enjoy and safe travels! 👍 ✌️
The packing sequence was fantastic
Thanks David! :)
great adventure guys - keep safe
Thanks 😊
Hi, the video with the channel is very cool, greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩🙏
Yes coffee is a must and it’s freshly roasted yummy
Wow, freshly roasted would be awesome on the road :)
Some great video! Must admit that I jumped a mile at 12:08 !
Thanks Neilhuny! Not sure what you mean. You didn't like the going into Luxembourg part...?
@Wheels to Wander No, no; that was great. When Maudi was just waking up, talking quietly to you, she then pulled the plug out of her pillow and the air hissed out. I wasn't expecting it. I've watched it back since and am surprised I was so startled.
Yes, I definitely need coffee at home and when bike camping
It's the fuel of society!
Just a trick for the coffee junkie: You can also cold brew coffee, so you don't have to cook all the time. 🤗
Thanks for the tip! We like it hot though but you'll never know when you might need this knowledge ;)
Great video guys. We’re just about to head off on a cycle adventure but are now worried about ticks. Is there anyway to avoid picking them up? Or are they everywhere?
Thanks! Areas where deer or other animals roam are more prone to ticks. Avoid long grass, ferns and other undergrowth. Also don't be too scared and always do a thorough tick check, preferably twice a day. Prevention with long pants & insect repellant are good measures to take. A good tick removal tool is important too! Good luck & Have fun, E&M
On the coffee front, have you guys tried matcha tea? You could still have the morning ritual of making in fact even more so, even on the road.
Not yet, we are planning on trying that one day... Thanks for the tip!
Is that the woods in Limburg? I have sketchy stories from sleeping in those woods, one night people came late with heavy metal music all night in a strange nearby house hidden in the woods ,trucks drove up and down about 50m from our camp and the lights shined on us.. Sounded like a shotgun that sound. i came across hunters around the area of France with shotguns they dressed like English gentlemen!
COFFEE! ALWAYS!!
Keep on moving! Don't stop! Your videos are amazzzzzing! Always happy to see them! Traveling thru your channel makes me so happy!
Thanks for your lovely words 😊 All the Best, E&M
You may soon meet up with 'Little Red Riding Hood.' Your large handsome dog was probably a St. Bernard. I was introduced to coffee at age seven and I have enjoyed ever since especially in the morning. It looks like Belgium has more wild areas than the Netherlands? Dank je wel.
That would be strange an amazing at the same time ;) Wow, 7, that's young! I think so too, NL is just to flat and artificial to be wild!
Hi guys 🙏 I'm Gauri watching from kathmandu have nice journey 👍👍👍😀
Thank you Gauri :) Wishing you all the best!
Hi, this Sadiq Shah from Karachi Pakistan, I used to be a solo traveller on a motorcycle back in early 80's I traveled from Europe to Morocco upto CPe Town then layer went to Middle East through Egypt and travelled all the way on my then modified Yamaha 900cc motorcycle called (midnight special) and did whatever modern travelers are posting on TH-cam nowdays but back then there was no concepts of vlog nor Internet and digital video camers so... I did all this for 3 years after completing my studies at UK, what I see you guys going is really fascinating and it makes me wonder, can I do my sole travel on a motorcycle at the age of 58 years because I can't do it on bike now😊 😂
Coffee definitely becomes the morning ritual
The rites to slow down and take stock for the day
It is for us too ;)
@@WheelstoWander I am waiting for delivery of a new Aeropress as we speak
Hello my dear friends 🤗👋👍
how long is the nalgene water bolw healthy?
There a pretty bombproof and should last years if taken good care of! BPA free so to our knowledge not bad for your health!
@@WheelstoWander tanks 👍🚴♂️👋
Done watching, I always enjoy watching your Vlog.waiting for another episode of your journey.. Ridesafe EandM
Thank so much Bayang :)
Coffee can`t live without it :D
We have the same blessing/burden 😉
yes, I'm a coffee addict too. But I take powder coffee (those small sachets) with me, much easier
They are very convenient! We sometimes use them to if ground coffee can't be found.
There was flash flooding in Western Germany and Eastern Belgium in July 2021.
i need tea and food to get me going in the morning, no good with out my tea
Thanks for letting us now Steve. We didn't fully realise that. Tea also sounds great ;)
Amazing 👍🏼👍🏼
Je kunt Koffie maken van paardebloem wortels. De wortels schoonmaken, droogbakken, fijnmalen en gekookt water erop. Smaakt hetzelfde maar zonder caffeine
Well, I know it sounds crazy. I lived in this perfect little town called Camarillo in California. It has the 2nd best climate in the world besides Monaco. 70 degrees year round, even in winter. 10 minutes from the beach. And the mountains meet the beach. It was incredible.
Sounds incredible indeed 👌🏼 Why move?
Amazing filming skills 😃do you spend loads time colorgrading?
Thanks Tamas! Yes, we do spend quite a chunk of time color grading.
Hallo E&M, I really love to watch your films, the imagery. Which camera are you using?
Thanks Ju! We are using the Sony A6000. One with a Sony 18-105 F4 and one with an Tamron 17-70 F2.8. Sometimes we also use the Samyany 12 F2.0. Hope this help!! All the Best
"Big, dark, scary forest with wolves" ha ...I would probably agree!!!
Rain or shine that coffee is going to be mine☕
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Wolves at bedtime isn’t a pleasantry. You do awesome ! My coffee ritual is so very essential for happiness . I wouldn’t be able to pry one eye opened without it.
😂 That sounds like you really need it!!
@@WheelstoWander it helps the gears shift easy. ✅
Love from village charwa se 💓💓
The coffee is more important than a bicycle for bicycle touring 🎉
😆 Haha, it almost is!
M&E thanks again for sharing. You are an awesome inspiration for the bike community in the world and here in Brazil, bringing such a positive vibe with your videos!
I have really enjoyed how Maude described the daily routine and how Eric showed the "tick check" before sleep. I like to camp myself, and that's something that I seldom do. I also liked very much when you used a shoe lace to clean your chain (other episode). That kind of expert/technical tip is really nice.
It would be great to hear your thoughts on the comparison between riding in Europe (your backyard and somewhere that you are familiar with the culture and codes) and Asia (Iran or Vietnan, where language and codes are really alien). What are the pros and cons, how are you feeling about this "foreign look" at your own continent?
Thanks Rafael! I described it to a girl wanting to join het partner for a section like this:
both choices have their merits. Starting will easy you into touring together which could be key for getting into a great rhythm. Europe is easy & comfy, although accommodation is more expensive so that could result into more nights in the tent.
For us the middle east was one of the highlights and almost every country had it's wonderful highlights. Turkey, Iran, Georgia, Tajikistan are among our favourite countries of the whole trip.
Ending together in Singapore will be more adventurous I guess when you join him halfway. It will be a bit more difficult to tag along since he will be super fit and in full adventure mode but the things coming are more exotic and challenging so the rewards could probably be higher too... I can imagine it would.
Hope that gives some insights :)
Thanks, Nice
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Nice tour...thanks for sharing...I guess that the gunshots heard at the beginning of the video might be the sounds made to protect the cornfields from the birds...
Thanks! It most definitely was a gunshot. Quite a loud one at that, like a shotgun. It was coming from the forest too.
Coffee - essential!
Lovely video as always. Go live my dream ;-)
Haha, thanks! Join anytime ;)
Nice video! I would like to tour Europe by bike as well! You definitely don't need coffee, but it will take time to get used to not drinking it. However, if drinking coffee works fine for you, keep drinking it :)
Thanks Maurits! By any means do, try to be safe and enjoy :) Coffee is a bit of a love/hate sometimes if you know what I mean...
@@WheelstoWander I understand you perfectly, I don't drink coffee, but I have the same sentiment about chocolate! 🙈
Starting now? At this time of the year?
Hope it won't get too muddy and cold.
Wolves. That didn't sound like fun. Another beautiful country side. Take care, Al
Thanks Al! A bit scary but we love that they are part of our ever more populated part of the world. All the best, E&M
I'm curious. I am touring Europe next summer but loooooove my coffee. WITH MILK. Is it feasible to travel with milk . Are there options ie: dried milk or something else. Thanks
There are quite some option including a insulated bag to keep things cold in. It kind of depends on how important the experience is for you 😉
Hello from Türkiye . Be safe, 🤗 Have a great travel .
Thanks so much :)
yes! i need and enjoy coffee!!!
Nice! Any favourite flavour profile?