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If you decided to go on an epic adventure of a lifetime without knowing what could happen, would you do it?
For me, I’m about to embark on the biggest and greatest adventure of my life: #AroundIrelandOnAPushie.
Hi! I’m Tara! For my real job, I’m an Aussie-American TV Producer! I also write about all my travel adventures on http://Taraustralis.com. A few months ago, a friend of mine told me his incredible tale about how he bicycled from Sydney to Melbourne for a wedding. He showed me the pictures, the route, and he told me these incredible stories from the adventure.
I sat there with a shocked look on my face, shaking my head thinking, “You’re nuts!” I couldn’t believe the epicness of this journey – it was raw and it was something I had been craving for some time. Even thinking about it now, I still think his adventure is the coolest, craziest travel idea I have ever heard!
So now, I’m embarking on my very own three-month solo adventure with only my wits and a pushie – as we Aussies call it – or bicycle as the rest of the world calls it.
I am not a bicyclist by any means…. so I was basically starting from scratch. And this is the coolest scariest, most amazing thing I have ever done.
It hasn’t been easy – I have been training for this like an absolute beast. Some days, I’m going “Why the heck am I doing this? Am I nuts?” And other days, I just CAN’T WAIT to get to Ireland and start to bicycle! I’ve had crazy emotional days and I’ve reached out to people and you know what, everything is ok!
Probably the scariest thing about #AroundIrelandOnAPushie is fitting three months of my life in 2×17 litre panniers. That means there will be a lot of photos with me wearing the same clothes!
Another great thing about traveling by bicycle is, I get to eat whatever I want. I’ll be burning calories instead of petrol… just to get places, that it’s kinda a free card to eat as much of a full breakfast as I want… instead of just filling up the car!
It’s also a pretty great way of travelling – I’ll be one with the elements… with can be a blessing or a curse when it rains… but I reckon a pretty good experience overall. I like the fact that there is rain and there are hills. It’ll help make this appreciate this adventure!
So, if you do see me on the road, give a honk and a wave… and say g’day! See you somewhere AroundIrelandOnAPushie!
Love, Tara
You can follow Tara’s adventures on one your favourite or many social media handles, and follow her blog.
Tara’s also accepting challenges along her journey, so if you have a good one for her – or even just a tip or to say “Hi” – give her a tweet tagging
@Taraustralis and @eazycity.
If you meet her on the road, take a selfie, tag @taraustralis and @eazycity and follow our accounts.
Cycling emancipates, offering privacy and freedom. Get where you want, when you want, all on your own steam. It is healthy and eco-friendly. That’s why in EazyCity we decided to support this great adventure! The freedom that you have. Imagine! You’re more likely to notice landscapes, smell the flowers and hear the wildlife. Your unrestricted vision allows you to notice colors and movement more easily. And a beautiful land as Ireland is can really make this experience unique.
You’re doing it well, Tara!
