Greetings, fine gentlemen. I have reached a turning point in my life where I must either go on a long and dangerous journey of self-discovery or slowly spiral into deep depression. I have decided to either walk or bike from northern Croatia, where I live, to Athens. Once I arrive there, I would spend a couple of days relaxing in the sun and then head back home. However, I must stress that this would literally be the first time that I travel alone without company, not to mention the furthest I've ever walked or biked from home. In addition to that, I hadn't ridden a bike since I was 11 and my funds are practically non-existent so I can't rely on any public transport or someone to bail me out.
Naturally, this will all sound crazy and dangerous for someone who's never done anything of this magnitude before, but I'm relentless and will not back down no matter what. I have to do this. I'll need as many tips and advices as you guys can give me. Has anyone here ever attempted something like this before?
Now, there are several questions that some of you more seasoned travelers might know. Is there any place on the internet where I can ask the locals or fellow travelers to help me with food and shelter? (So far, I have a tent and I was planning on sleeping wherever I can) As much as I hate begging, I can't possibly bring 20kgs of canned sardines with me or spend hundreds of euros on food. Furthermore, what places would you recommend me to avoid and has anyone ever traveled around Balkans?
The safest and the easiest route would be to follow the Adriatic coast all the way to Greece, although I have also considered an overland route across Bosnia/Montenegro/Albania/Macedonia to see more sights. I'm still not sure.
Thanks!
Naturally, this will all sound crazy and dangerous for someone who's never done anything of this magnitude before, but I'm relentless and will not back down no matter what. I have to do this. I'll need as many tips and advices as you guys can give me. Has anyone here ever attempted something like this before?
Now, there are several questions that some of you more seasoned travelers might know. Is there any place on the internet where I can ask the locals or fellow travelers to help me with food and shelter? (So far, I have a tent and I was planning on sleeping wherever I can) As much as I hate begging, I can't possibly bring 20kgs of canned sardines with me or spend hundreds of euros on food. Furthermore, what places would you recommend me to avoid and has anyone ever traveled around Balkans?
The safest and the easiest route would be to follow the Adriatic coast all the way to Greece, although I have also considered an overland route across Bosnia/Montenegro/Albania/Macedonia to see more sights. I'm still not sure.
Thanks!