Bike, Barge & Belgian Beer: Cycling from Amsterdam to Bruges

What's it really like to cycle from Amsterdam to Bruges — and sleep in your luxury floating hotel along the way?

In this episode, we dive into the unforgettable Amsterdam to Bruges bike and barge tour, one of Europe's most relaxing active adventures. Pedal flat scenic routes through the Netherlands and Belgium, cruise past windmills and riverside villages, and explore iconic cities like Amsterdam, Ghent, and Bruges — all while unpacking just once.

We cover the daily mileage, difficulty level, what life aboard the barge is really like, and who this tour is perfect for (hint: you definitely don't have to be a hardcore cyclist - it's FLAT!!!).  

If you love active travel with comfort, culture, and incredible scenery — this one's for you.  And if you've been trying to get your partner to join you on an adventure, this is the PERFECT vacation that allows for differing physical abilities and desires - just like with our guest today!

Press play and let's ride through Holland and Belgium. 🚲🛥️

You'll discover:

What it's really like to live aboard a bike and barge

How difficult (or easy!) the cycling actually is

Who this tour is perfect for — and who might want an e-bike

The highlights of riding through Amsterdam, Antwerp, Ghent, and the fairytale canals of Bruges

Why boat and bike tours are one of the best ways to experience Europe

If you love active travel but prefer comfort over camping… if you enjoy cultural immersion without exhausting logistics… and if the idea of pedaling flat scenic paths through Holland and Belgium sounds like your kind of adventure — this episode is for you.

By the end, you may just find yourself planning your own Amsterdam to Bruges bike & barge adventure.

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