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 The end of my 8-month journey required careful planning, a skill I thought I had lost after so long of just going with the flow. I'd already missed out on a few cheap flight deals simply because I didn’t book when I should have. Despite multiple attempts where I went through all the steps, selecting flights, baggage, seats, and browsing various offers, I would stop right before the payment screen, without a second thought. The main reason I hesitated was that I still had a strong desire to explore the Benelux area and wasn’t ready to wrap things up before I satisfied that curiosity. The secondary reason? Well, that’s just how I am. More than once, I’ve added things to a shopping cart only to abandon them without buying. As I headed back from Amsterdam, I took the coastal route, which, naturally, is windier, but I also got caught in some rough weather. Gusts often exceeded 50 km/h, with steady winds over 30 km/h. Of course, the wind was mostly head-on, otherwise, it ...