About Restless Pedals The game grew out of a long-held passion for bicycle touring. Packing my life into a few bags and setting off without knowing where I’ll sleep pushes me far outside my comfort zone—but that uncertainty is also strangely addictive. Life on the road is stripped down to the essentials: a single spoon, fork, and knife; two pots and a stove for my kitchen. My winter jacket becomes extra insulation on cold nights, and a rain poncho doubles as protection for the tent’s ventilation when the weather turns. I captured the essence of bicycle travel into Restless Pedals . At its core is limited bag capacity and the constant decision-making that comes with carrying the right items for each journey. Just like real bike travel, preparation matters. Another essential part of the lifestyle is meeting like-minded people and riding together for a while—and that social element is woven directly into the game. Inventory items are intentio...
Nomadic Tales As a digital nomad, a reliable internet connection is essential, but Morocco has been quite a challenge in this regard. With several days' worth of overdue work, I was in desperate need of a stable connection. The already weak signal from the antenna was further obstructed by buildings, making internet access in Merzouga consistently poor and unstable, no matter where I tried. In search of a suitable spot, I moved from one campsite to another. Eventually, I arrived at what I thought was a campsite, only to find a luxury riad instead. A well-dressed man welcomed me, and after I explained my situation, he asked if I wanted to camp. When I said yes, he led me through the back garden, past the backyard gate, and pointed to a sandy patch scattered with low palm trees just outside his property. “You can camp here! Nobody will bother you” he assured me. However, the lack of any protective barrier made me uneasy, and when I voiced my concerns about security, he simply replied...