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Archie Hampshire

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Cycling History

I graduated from stabilisers at eight years old and have since enjoyed socially cycling with friends and family along the South Coast and the Downs.

Favourite Tour

It's got to be the Vietnam Boat & Bike Tour. Spending a fortnight discovering the country’s diverse landscape on two wheels, with a boat for accommodation is a trip that’s now firmly on my bucket list.

Next Tour

Nothing is in the diary just yet, but as mentioned above, the Vietnam tour would definitely be my first choice

Best Travel Memory

Me and four close friends enjoyed a scorching day in Greece wading through the stunning Acheron River and climbing waterfalls. We finished the day in Parga, the nearby town, for a beer and a gyros. If you’re planning a trip to Greece, I couldn’t recommend it enough.

Strangest Travel Experience

When I was twenty (a long time ago now), my partner and I were staying in an old farmhouse at the edge of a small town. Late one night I woke up to the outline of a tall man floating on our balcony. Being somewhat of a paranormal sceptic and thinking my imagination was playing tricks on me, I dozed off again. However, the next morning before I could mention anything about my odd experience the previous night, my partner said to me “The strangest thing happened last night, I’m sure I saw a ghost standing at the end of the bed”... We slept with the lamp on the following night!

Top Travel Tip

Don’t be the person that gets sunburned on the first day of the trip trying to get a tan - always apply sun cream and avoid the dreaded lobster look.

Interesting Fact

I was the human rope in a water ski show.

Latest posts from Archie Hampshire

Amsterdam Canals, Holland
24th April 2025
With its historic buildings, iconic canals, fascinating museums and vibrant nightlife, it’s no wonder 20 million tourists visit Amsterdam each year.
Spanish Steps Sunrise
22nd March 2024
Soak up the iconic landscapes of popular film locations from your saddle as we take you through nine film locations to see on a bike tour.