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

Not chasing destinations.
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 8: Muktinath - Tatopani Women Only Nepal Trip
Day 8: Muktinath - Tatopani

Another early start — this time to visit the Muktinath Temple, one of the most sacred places in Nepal. We quickly realized we weren’t the only ones with that idea! We joined a colorful crowd climbing what felt like endless stairs to the top.

At the temple, the atmosphere was incredible — hundreds of Hindu pilgrims bathing under 108 icy water spouts and in sacred pools. The ritual is believed to wash away sins and cleanse karma, and judging by the smiles, it must work!

Just next door, the Buddhist temple offered total contrast — peaceful, quiet, and filled with the smell of incense.

Once the sun peeked over the mountains, we descended for breakfast and hit the road again.
Our first stop: a viewpoint that was tricky to reach but so worth it. “My” mountain, Dhaulagiri, looked majestic in the morning light, and the silence up there was unreal.

Next, we headed to a lake… only to find it overflowing with selfie-takers, so we decided to roll on to Marpha, home of the famous apple pie (yes, we’re still updating our apple pie ranking). We paired it with yak burgers, did a little walk through town full of people in rented traditional outfits, and soaked in the vibe.

The afternoon ride was tough — lots of traffic, sketchy road conditions, and full-focus mode required. When we finally reached Tatopani, we went straight to the hot springs, hoping for bliss… but let’s say the experience was more “interesting” than relaxing.

So, plan B: disinfection meeting, hosted in our room, with the bottle of rum we’d wisely bought earlier.

Dinner was fantastic (even without apple pie), and I finally tried Sherpa IPA, a really good local craft beer. 
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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? 

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"You've lost something." Not exactly the words Ag "You've lost something."

Not exactly the words Agata wanted to hear.
Joris pointed at her bike. Where there should have been a bolt, there was... daylight. A hole straight through to the other side.

Had it fallen out?
If so, when?
Or had somebody removed it?
Why would they?

The questions started multiplying much faster than the available answers.

Fortunately, Joris's Norden has the same bolt in the same place, so at least we had a reference. Unfortunately, when we tried removing it to check the dimensions, it refused to move. It felt as if it had been glued in by the factory and sworn to stay there forever.

At that point, a familiar rumbling sensation returned to Agata's stomach. Not because of another stomach bug this time, but because thoughts of riding with missing hardware are not particularly relaxing.

The mission suddenly changed.
First: find a temporary fix.
Then: find a proper fix once we're back home.
And while we're at it, perhaps stock up on a few spare bolts. Apparently they're into adventure travel too.
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One week on the road, and not a single post. Not b One week on the road, and not a single post. Not because nothing happened, but because our trip had plans of its own.

It started with ACT France. Then we decided the ride there would be too long and expensive. The Baltic States briefly entered the conversation. Then ACT Greece won.

We left Poland on Corpus Christi, a little late after Joris spent the previous night helping Finnish riders get their Husky 901 back on the road. After a long day of kilometres and unpredictable weather, we ended up in Novi Sad, Serbia, enjoying the hospitality of Bilja, Agata's former colleague, and her family.

The next day started even later thanks to long breakfasts and even longer conversations. Our goal was Leskovik in Albania, but we only made it as far as Camp Popoland near Niš.
What was supposed to be one night became three when Agata was hit by a nasty stomach bug. Luckily, the campsite turned out to be the perfect recovery ward: friendly owners, fresh bread delivered to the tent every morning, and even a local wedding one afternoon at the campsite restaurant. Not exactly the Serbian cultural experience we had planned, but certainly one we'll remember.

After two days of rest, we continued south. Then a massive downpour sent us into a casino hotel in Bitola, North Macedonia, where we discovered one small detail we had completely missed:
ACT Greece runs from south to north. Oops.

With Agata still not fully recovered, we abandoned the ACT plan and decided to simply enjoy a holiday instead.

Following the spectacular SH71 through Albania, we eventually reached Divjakë-Karavasta National Park. The campsite we wanted was closed, but a local restaurant let us pitch our tent in their backyard. Fresh fish, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and a couple of relaxing days later, Agata was finally back to 100%.

Which leaves us with one question:
Should we try reaching Leskovik again?

PS. Have your travel plans ever gone completely off-script?

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