AUSTRIA: High on Chocolate | World Bicycle Vlog 4

[@budge99]

Hey guys, just watched this episode with my girlfriend Dea and we're getting more than a little freaked out by how similar your journey is to ours! We took pretty much the same route as you through Europe, we also have a Marmot tent, Dea has a ukulele on the back of her bike, but most amazing was seeing you take that Arlberg pass in Austria, which we also did, and meeting with Helmut, the man who gave you chocolate. Because a year earlier we also met Helmut, and he gave us chocolate! Did he ask you to send him a postcard?

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Chris & Dea! Helmut told us about you guys. Kind of surreal and special that we are now having this conversation. Amazing that our stories overlap so much. Your trip must have been fantastic now we have found your route. Helmut told us he was very happy to have received your card! He also asked us to write him a card and we surely will! Maybe our cards will even end up next to each other at his place...

[@PedalPowerTouring]

Oh the kindness of strangers is overwhelming and only those that have traveled like this can fully understand and appreciate it.

[@WheelstoWander]

It's the magic of bicycle touring, isn't it!! 😊

[@PedalPowerTouring]

@@WheelstoWander indeed it is!

[@heinihefti8969]

In the meantime I watched many of your videos from all over the world. They are very well done and very entertaining. And suddenly I see you cycling along Lake of Walenstadt (Walensee) and passing Sargans which is quit close to where I live. I know all the paths here very well (1st part in Switzerland) and also the spot in Ziegelbrücke where Eric had the minor accident. If you ever come back to Switzerland, you are very wellcome to set up your tent in our garden, you can have a warm shower etc. - I also would offer you some Swiss Choclate if you plan a trip to Graubünden where all the high Mountains are. It would be an honor for me to host you both. Thanks for these videos!

[@WheelstoWander]

That is nice to hear, we still remember that area well! Very beautiful :) Thank you so much for you hospitality! Perhaps we might go there again some day. Best wishes, E&M

[@snowymatrix]

I've been to Ostrich! In the winter for snowboarding it's a beautiful place! 👍😎

[@WheelstoWander]

Yeah, such a nice place for snowboarding too 😃

[@clayguinard3651]

Its refreshing/ enjoyable seeing and listening to the both of you talk to each other very respectful is how you both talk... I'm thinking I'll be binge watching your channel this coming weekend... Are the both of you still on the same tour? Thank you for your French press information...

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Clay! What a nice compliment! We are still on our tour together heading to the Far East. Thanks and enjoy the videos :.)

[@johnhill9504]

I watched your video and I feel like I already took a bike trip! Brewed some coffee too!!! ☕🍵. Cheers!

[@WheelstoWander]

Great stuff John :) Cheers

[@babahimachali]

What a beautiful village and villagers with awesome hospitality

[@buskees4436]

Hee Maudi & Eric, Glad to see you're still enjoying!!! And when you both are enjoying, I will. Do you know that you have, exept of your own kin, a fanatic follower in Joerie from Cynthia? He's also very interested in your whereabouts!! I think everyone who's following you both are happy about it!! Keep on cycling and keep on giving us your story. It's also good to tell the whole story, even if it means sometimes a bit of struggle!! Love you both and all the best!!! Daddy

[@myplace848]

What a fantastic journey guys. I am now watching from my home in Melbourne Australia. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful thing. It kind of restores my faith in humanity through these times. Bless you.

[@WheelstoWander]

That's wonderful to hear, thank you My Place! Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@jensvollmer6357]

I just began to watch your adventuress today. :-) Regards from Germany! 🙋

[@WheelstoWander]

Thank you Jens! We hope you'll like them. All the best, E&M

[@theeuropeancyclepaths8206]

Great trip guys. I’ve subscribed and watching all your vids ;-) . All the best 👍

[@WheelstoWander]

Cool, thanks European Cyclepaths! 😊

[@general8949]

I love you both of you for show us the beauty of nature. and I really amaze to your hard travel but not obvious because u really enjoy it. Keep it up. From Philippines

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks for the compliment General!

[@bikinmike3274]

Awesome!

[@WheelstoWander]

Cool! Thanks!

[@EyeCycled]

The meeting of waters can be a very interesting natural phenomena. In the Brazilian Amazon region the meeting of rivers Solimoes and Negro form part of the Amazon river and the waters don't mix for several Km. I flew over them on a small plane many (really many) years ago. I found your channel today and will be following your journey from now on.

[@WheelstoWander]

Hey EyeCycled, interesting! Do you know why? Is it because the bigger particles can't easily mix because of the force of the other river until it becomes calmer?

[@EyeCycled]

@@WheelstoWander I don't know the scientific reason, but my understanding is that the waters in both rivers are chemically different and have different densities, hence it takes a while for them to mix. Quick question, do you edit your videos yourself while on tour or do you have someone that does the editing for you? The are really good, well done!

[@WheelstoWander]

I think that is about right! We edit the videos ourselves on the road. A little time consuming but worth it :.) Thanks!

[@jsudarsan]

Really enjoying your videos, so cool to travel like that. Can you describe your cycling equipment in detail for us. Thanks

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks Sudszy! Maudi has a gearlist video on this channel. Also on our website you can find lists of what we each carry. wheelstowander.com - gears | check it out! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask 👍🏼

[@tineketineke1]

Prachtig filmpje weer! Ben benieuwd naar Italië!

[@WheelstoWander]

Grazie! We zijn er bijna ;.)

[@rakplaneta1783]

Love your videos,what handle bar ends are you using please.looks amazing and lovely for touring.

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks 😊 The handlebars are a kind of custom butterflies. An Ergotec Moon bar with Ergotec - Evo touring bar ends (size L). The bar ends are tweak-able in all kinds of ways so really nice to make a custom fit! Hope that helps!? All the best

[@rakplaneta1783]

@@WheelstoWander Thanks again,ride safe !!!

[@william.s.buchanan269]

Hi, If you are wild camping all the time in long grass are ticks a problem? Thank you for amazing videos:)

[@WheelstoWander]

Thanks! Yes, we always check for ticks and can have weeks without one but then suddenly...

[@sangriastudios]

nice video, what are the coffee cups that you are using, it looks like a good system. Can you provide a link, brand name etc..

[@ML-rw1cd]

Thanks Alex! Zyliss is the brand, hot mug is the name: www.amazon.co.uk/Zyliss-Cafetiere-Hot-Mug-Red/dp/B00DB4JY72 Tip: try to buy a coarse grind! :-)

[@zampieritto]

The thing is not to drink coffee

[@clayguinard3651]

I'm using a AEROPRESS..... Very clean cup of coffee very easy and quick cleanup.... You hear of it? Have you used one? Ok well enjoy your day or evening....

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Clay! We heard about it and know some other people that use it. It is supposed to be really good :.) Would love to try one some day... A good cup of coffee is one of those wonderful things in life ;.) All the Best

[@clayguinard3651]

That's why I wanted your mailing address so I can send you one lol

[@ms98moe]

what kind of cup are you using to prepare your coffee?

[@StarEssences]

IS this your first bike tour? My perceptions of how you guys feel from the videos I've so far seen of you two, seems to be a little of...unsure or uneasy about things. Regardless I would feel the same way as for a first time bike tour...uneasy and a little frightened. (Riding in foreign countries or a different place from your home town).

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Tracey! Yes, it is our first tour 😄 quite a lot to take in and also a pretty busy lifestyle! I think we are finding our ease more and more. It is one of these things we knew and are living now. Challenging, absolutely great and immensely rewarding!

[@atmrtwbike]

You have two cameras on your bike? One facing forward, the other facing back?

[@WheelstoWander]

We both have a mirorless sony A6000 camera. We also have an actioncam...

[@romnickpalana4585]

hi guys.. im wondering.. what will you do when you enter a country.. do you have a passport or vica for every country??god bless

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Romnick! We have a regular passport. We always check if we need a visa for the coming countries. If it is possible we try and get an e-visa, that saves a lot of time. When this is not possible we mostly find ourself in a big city applying at the embassy of the country we need the visa for. Sometimes we don't need a visa at all and get our passports stamped on arrival and exit. Good luck!!

[@pusela7382]

oh my god it look like amazing natural place. how i be there!

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Pu! Austria is blessed with loads of beautiful places and history. If you have the chance to visit for sure do!!

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

She is so cute how were the hills in ostrich .

[@WheelstoWander]

She is, isn't she ;.)

[@clayguinard3651]

Can I get a link to your French press... How long you had it, do you like it

[@WheelstoWander]

Hey Clay! The Mug is called Zyliss Hot Mug Cafetiere, I think we bought it from Amazon.very We had it since the beginning of our trip and it's very convenient (works also for herbal tea etc).

[@afitlife]

Wat een lieve mensen allemaal 👍🏻

[@WheelstoWander]

Geweldig om zulke gastvrijheid te mogen ervaren 😃

[@Chris-Roberts]

Are you guys still out there or hold up somewhere for the moment ?

[@WheelstoWander]

Corona made it difficult to stay out there! We are back at the moment scheming on the next steps...

[@Chris-Roberts]

Wheels to Wander so your back in Germany currently ? Cheers 😁

[@WheelstoWander]

The Netherlands 😉

[@Chris-Roberts]

Wheels to Wander nice look forward to your future adventures guys keep up the hard work 😁😁😁

[@shaukatkhan1600]

Austria good country

[@thattravellingguy]

@2:19 to 2:21 has anyone found a resemblance between your look here and Cliff Richard? Atleast I did.

[@matt281075]

👌👍

[@abidHussain-dt6px]

Cant download ur video. Why????????

[@sheikkaka]

6:48 sec What is the name of this place in austria.

[@sevilasdiyeva4679]

🖐🖐🖐

[@WheelstoWander]

Hi Sevil!

[@sevilasdiyeva4679]

@@WheelstoWander hello

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Watch out for diabeters!

[@WheelstoWander]

Good one 😉