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 I look back through my photos and notes from Portugal, I’m struck by how few there are. The sparse documentation owes itself largely to the sensory overload I experienced during the seven intense weeks in Morocco. After the vibrant chaos and saturated colors there, the serene whitewashed towns of Portugal felt almost muted by contrast. I still remember the wave of disappointment that hit me as I crossed the Strait of Gibraltar, finding little that captivated me for days. It felt like a kind of withdrawal, and for nearly a month I struggled to stay motivated, with only a few places managing to reignite my curiosity: Cádiz and El Puerto de Santa María - Both towns are deeply connected to the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus. Cádiz, in particular, has a park filled with South American plant species, including towering sequoias that some claim were brought back by Columbus himself. The city also impresses with an abundance of ornately decorated metal...