Backpacking in Poland: Cycling in Gdańsk with Mika on the Road and Hostel Cycle On
When I arrived in Gdańsk in Poland, I booked into the hostel Cycle On. Immediately from the title you get the idea that the guys that run the hostel, Piotr and Pawel are big cyclists. In my dorm room, by chance I met the lovely Mika. Mika is a Taiwanese traveller and runs the page and blog, Mika on the Road. Mika and I decided on a day of cycling through Gdańsk. We actually cycled north to Sopot.
I normally write detailed posts on what to see and do in cities like Gdańsk, Poznan and Krakow, but this time, with being so busy here, I will simply share the excellent video Mika made of our day out and a few photos. I’ve seen a lot of the city already, as well as having ventured north to Gdynia for a food tour with Eat Polska. Gdańsk is drenched in history – did you know the second World War started here? Ouch, yes an attack in the former “Free city of Danzig” was the opening catalyst that led to World War 2 on 1st September 1939.
Here is the brilliant video Mika made from our day out:
I’m kind of digging that song that Mika used for that video.
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Hi Ray, Mika is the coolest travel blogger I have met in a long time! Safe travels. Jonny
Mika, I like your post and the places you visited.
My next tour in Polska, I want to be there. Probably it will be by end August 2020.
Best!
Hi Eugenio, thanks for the comment. I hope you can backpack your way to it Poland too and especially Gdansk – Mika and I had fun there. Stay safe, Jonny
hey guys is it safe to do this during wet season? I am planning to visit Poland around Christmas.
Hi Emily, I definitely wouldn’t recommend it. As you can tell from this website, I was usually a big traveller but for the 10th month in a row, I will be staying in one country – Poland. I will not be travelling, nor do I recommend anyone to travel either this month, or next month. Health of others is my priority now. Stay safe. Jonny