I first met Mike Hedge and Sophie Wilkie lower than a yr in the past… in California. We went mountaineering collectively, spent a night enjoying trampoline dodgeball, after which spent one other night time enjoying board video games with my buddies Travis and Kelli. A number of months handed, we went our separate methods, after which I realized that Mike and Sophie had purchased a van, labored for a number of months to transform it right into a camper, and had been spending the yr driving round Europe collectively.
Watch the video under for a fast video tour of Mike and Sophie’s transformed camper-van:
After I completed my current bike tour from Poland to Romania, I realized that Mike and Sophie had been in Greece, and that they had been heading north towards Romania. So I invited them to return and go to me within the stunning metropolis of Brasov. We not solely met up in Romania, however we spent greater than every week collectively – mountaineering within the mountains, going out to dinner, cooking home made meals, exploring native vacationer sights, visiting the zoo, enjoying SCRABBLE every night time, and an entire lot extra.
I shot some video with Mike and Sophie whereas they had been right here visiting with me in Brasov, Romania… and I chronicled their keep on the Bicycle Touring Professional YouTube Channel.
VIDEO #1 – “Stay Your Legend” Associates & A Crucial Mass Bike Journey
On this video, you’ll see Mike and Sophie and I eat brunch with Scott and Chelsea from www.liveyourlegend.internet; go on a hike as much as the Brasov, Romania signal; take part in a neighborhood important mass bike experience; eat dinner at a neighborhood Romanian restaurant; and play a sport of Scrabble.
VIDEO #2 – Climbing In Brasov, Romania
On this video you’ll see us go on a protracted hike from the native ski resort (Poiana Brasov) via the forest and again to the town middle of Brasov, Romania.
VIDEO #3 – Dracula’s Fort & Tenting In Transylvania
Then we spent two days on the highway, touring within the van to Bran Fort so we might discover Dracula’s well-known dwelling. Then we replenish on meals and hike off into the forest for an evening of tenting within the Transylvania wilderness. We even go to an underground cave!
Video #4 – Excessive-Flying Enjoyable At The Brasov Journey Park
Then we went to the Parc Adventura (Journey Park) in Brasov, Romania… and I feel you’ll agree after watching this video… that this place is AMAZING (and a lot enjoyable)!
Video #5 – Animals Chew Again on the Brasov, Romania Zoo
Lastly, we spent our final day collectively on the Brasov Zoo, the place we noticed bears, deer, beavers, wolves, fox, monkeys, tigers, peacocks, owls, snakes and an entire lot extra! Which animal is your favourite?
It was a lot enjoyable having Mike and Sophie right here in Brasov, Romania that we’re already speaking about assembly up once more at another place on this planet (possibly in Central America in 2016?) for some extra enjoyable adventures collectively.
To be taught extra about Mike and Sophie, their art work (Mike is a filmmaker and Sophie is a musician) and their camper-van adventures, be sure you go to their web site at www.relaxedpace.com.
Mike & Sophie’s Magical Adventures – Extra Pictures
Listed here are some further photographs from Mike and Sophie’s keep in Brasov, Romania:
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