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 In Serbia, on the road from Niš to Belgrade, I stopped at a roadside shop to get something to eat. The gazebo next to the shop, where I had my meal, seemed to be the gathering place for locals to drink beer. Friendly and generous people, just looking for a moment to relax, and despite the language barrier, we could even have a bit of a conversation. One of them, before leaving, asked me if I had been to Vrnjačka Banja and pointed off into the distance, to the other side of the valley. The road to Vrnjačka Banja branched off the main road just 50 meters before the gazebo, and I would’ve missed the opportunity had I not stopped at that shop. After a quick search on Google, I understood that the spa town of Vrnjačka Banja was worth the detour, so I went to visit it. As expected from Serbia’s most popular resort, the town has plenty of peaceful spots, well-maintained parks and decorated houses, thermal baths, and mineral springs. By comparison, the Borsec resort in Romania is...