{"id":10480,"date":"2025-03-15T12:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T11:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.streetpepper.de\/worldtravel\/?p=10480"},"modified":"2025-05-28T07:59:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T05:59:14","slug":"cycling-the-south-coast-of-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.streetpepper.de\/worldtravel\/2025\/03\/15\/cycling-the-south-coast-of-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling the South Coast of the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By bicycle along America\u2019s south coast: Between sugar beaches, pastel houses, and snowbirds<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A winter fairytale with a lot of sunscreen<\/em> needed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m smitten, in love, and deeply moved. It\u2019s just beautiful here in the south of the USA. We\u2019re freezing \u2014 and yet, or maybe because of that, this journey feels like a gift. The beauty of this place makes us forget about cold feet, numb fingers, the effort, and the chilly nights. Under our tires, the sand crunches like freshly fallen powder snow \u2014 just warmer, no shovels needed, but just as blinding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While back home in Germany the winter brings dark, grey days with no sign of improvement, we cycle through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, past pastel-colored houses and retirees cruising in golf carts. Welcome to the American South, where the sand looks like powdered sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, as I said, we simply manage to forget the cold and damp from time to time. After all, we are in the sunshine state Florida. The South of the USA. But the cold already started in New Orleans.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Two wheels in paradise: Between adventure and relaxation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cycling the southern coast can be a dream \u2014 or a little adventure. Florida shines with its well-developed bike paths. Alabama and Mississippi, on the other hand, are more for the adventurous: fewer bike lanes, but a slower pace and incredibly kind, respectful drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About 800 kilometers of bike trails stretch along this coastline. Honestly, what more could I wish for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sugar beaches: The magic of the Gulf Coast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Florida\u2019s so-called sugar beaches truly live up to their name. The sand is so white and fine, I\u2019ve only seen something like it in India. And to be honest: these beaches are often even more beautiful than the Caribbean \u2014 less crowded, finer sand, softer dunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite: Okaloosa Island Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snowbirds on the move: When the North flies South<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

And then, of course, there are the \u201csnowbirds\u201d \u2014 not exotic seagulls, but retirees from the North who flock south every winter to escape the cold. They fill golf courses and seaside promenades, bringing plenty of spending money to the area. Some people love them, some roll their eyes \u2014 but they\u2019ve become part of the Southern landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastel dreams and Southern charm: The houses of the South, the Gulf Coast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The architecture alone is worth the trip. In Louisiana and Mississippi, we roll past grand antebellum homes with columns, porches, and billowing curtains. In Florida, it\u2019s all about pastel-colored wooden houses \u2014 as if flamingos and ice cream cones teamed up to pick the palette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We can\u2019t stop marveling. Blue skies, turquoise water, white beaches, and those dreamy pastel houses. I\u2019m overwhelmed \u2014 a little more every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cool, crisp air on our faces keeps us pedaling on. Eventually, we reach Tallahassee, stay with a friend for a few days, and plot more adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And since we still have time before our ship back to Europe, we decide: let\u2019s ride to Key West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key West \u2014 An architectural candy box with chickens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Key West is the last wobbly tip of the Florida Keys, a tropical paradise that feels like someone accidentally stapled the Caribbean onto the U.S. We take a ferry from Fort Myers<\/a> to this tip of the world and ride the islands all the way up to Miami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key West, the southernmost point of the USA., lies just about 150 kilometers from Cuba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the morning, we wake up in our tent to a chorus of loud roosters. Soon, we realize: the streets are full of chickens. It turns out they\u2019re protected here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chickens (and roosters) are descendants of backyard chickens and fighting cocks that were released decades ago when cockfighting was banned. Since then, they\u2019ve multiplied and become a quirky part of the local scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why protected? Because the people of Key West have come to embrace their feathered neighbors. Many see the chickens as \u201cliving cultural heritage\u201d or a charming local symbol. It\u2019s even illegal to harm or capture them. There\u2019s an official city program \u2014 the \u201cChicken Management Program\u201d \u2014 to keep the chaos under control. No joke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short: the chickens are like the unofficial natives of Key West \u2014 loud, colorful, and absolutely everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A few facts about the Keys<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Key West belongs to the Florida Keys, a chain of over 800 islands strung across the sea like a pearl necklace in the south-west of the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The islands are connected by the famous Overseas Highway (U.S. Route 1), stretching over 200 kilometers from Miami to Key West \u2014 crossing 42 bridges (!), including the legendary Seven Mile Bridge, which looks like someone planted a highway right into the turquoise sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally, this was a railroad route, heavily damaged by a hurricane in 1935. It was later converted into a road, and today a modern highway runs alongside it. Sadly, there are still frequent closures and damages \u2014 but riding across the Keys is a dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are cycling from the south to the north, from Key West to Fort Lauderdale. Our big stroke of luck: the state parks have agreed to give every cyclist or hiker a spot for one night in their campground. So we can cruise along without worry, knowing we\u2019ll always have a safe place to pitch the tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And because it\u2019s just so beautiful right now in the south of the USA \u2013 and because we feel we\u2019ve earned it \u2013 here are a few thoughts on long-term travel we like to share.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Life on a long-term journey: Not a perfect dream, but hard work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people imagine long-term travel \u2013 whether by bicycle, backpack, or campervan \u2013 as exciting, carefree, romantic. Are we living the perfect dream? Yes, we are living one of our dreams. And yes, we experience the world intensely: we feel the wind on our faces, smell the summer rain, sing by the campfire in the desert (well, actually no, we never do campfires \u2013 we don\u2019t really find them romantic :-), see breathtaking landscapes, and meet wonderful people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But: this life is neither perfect nor carefree \u2013 and only rarely romantic. It\u2019s hard work. We are often physically and mentally exhausted, sometimes right at the edge of our limits. Anyone traveling long-term will sooner or later experience mental exhaustion. But why, if we\u2019re supposedly living the \u201cperfect life\u201d? And why do we keep doing it? Why not just stop?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, staying home wouldn\u2019t be easier \u2013 just without the adventure and all the memories and stories in our heads. For us, time doesn\u2019t race by. People often say, \u201cThe older you get, the faster time flies.\u201d That\u2019s nonsense, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time doesn\u2019t pass faster. You just stop experiencing new things.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The more we experience, the longer time feels. Our memory, our impressions and recollections \u2013 that\u2019s what creates our sense of time. The more emotional experiences we have, the longer the past period seems. But theoretically, haven\u2019t all 80-year-olds experienced the same amount? Well, memory traces stay memory traces. What really makes the difference are emotions. They fundamentally shape our sense of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three days at home doing laundry, reading a good book, having tea with friends can feel like just a few hours. But if you spend three days exploring Berlin by bike, stopping spontaneously at a beer garden, having new adventures and sharing them \u2013 those three days will feel wonderfully long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotions and novelty \u2013 the glue for our memory.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A long life alone isn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The older we get, the more routine takes over. That\u2019s why less sticks in our minds. And that\u2019s why the years we look back on seem shorter and shorter. It\u2019s a bit tragic, really. We don\u2019t just want to live long \u2013 we want life to feel long and meaningful. A long life alone isn\u2019t enough. And a campfire, and another, and another, isn\u2019t either. The time at the campfire needs to be filled with emotion and novelty. Maybe by singing or dancing, or skipping the fire altogether and just gazing at the stars or listening to the night sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why we do this<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve known Klaus for 18 years, and we\u2019ve spent 6 of those years traveling by bicycle. These 18 years have been, without question, the longest of my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Touring by bicycle is exhausting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covering many kilometers every day wears on body and mind. Your butt hurts, your legs burn. You\u2019re constantly exposed to what\u2019s around you: weather, traffic, pollution, poverty, sometimes even aggression. There\u2019s nowhere to hide. And sometimes it\u2019s just\u2026 too much. Then I don\u2019t want to experience anything new. I need peace. Sooner or later, homesickness comes. We miss family, friends, familiar food, or simply a steady daily routine. Luxuries are rare. Even small things can be missed and weigh on your mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bicycle travelers have worries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just different ones from people at home. Where will we sleep tonight? Do we have enough water? Will the bicycle break down? How long will the money last? Fear of accidents or aggressive dogs is always lurking. And fear drains the mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowhere is it more obvious how closely physical and mental well-being are linked. What brings us joy today can become a burden tomorrow. When the body gives out, frustration, sadness, or irritability follow. When the body feels good, we\u2019re ready for the next adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve thought a lot about how to stay mentally healthy on tour \u2013 here are our most important strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give yourself real breaks.<\/strong> Rest days are not for sightseeing or catching up on chores. They\u2019re for doing nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A little luxury now and then.<\/strong> Small rewards lift the mood \u2013 a cold soda, a hot shower, a private room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lower your expectations.<\/strong> At first, we thought we\u2019d cover big distances every day, meet kind people everywhere, enjoy stunning views. Reality: rain, headwinds, breakdowns, and unromantic nights at gas stations. Not forgetting our fight against nausea and diarrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since we\u2019ve let go of expectations, we\u2019re more relaxed \u2013 and more grateful when things actually go well. And most importantly, we notice it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat well, drink plenty.<\/strong> Sugar gives only a quick boost. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and lots of water keep you strong. We try hard to eat at least one serving of fruit and one serving of vegetables every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enough sleep is essential.<\/strong> We keep a regular sleep schedule: 10 hours at least. No late-night scrolling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We fail \u2013 and try again<\/strong>. Lovely rules, right? Of course, we don\u2019t always stick to them. We fail. But we remind ourselves of them, we get better, and we enjoy the journey more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, we arrived at this Biscuit Factory on a Monday. Sometimes things just go wrong. In this cold, the anticipation of a sweet, freshly baked biscuit was huge. So the disappointment was huge as well. But later this day, we were able to buy our first was a crisp bread in three years at a supermarket. That made almost up for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But anyway Apalachicola in Florida is a nice little town to visit. So staying two days to warm up was a great thing to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Long-term travel is no fairytale. It\u2019s a privilege, a challenge, and a school of life. It teaches us to be humble, to stay flexible, and to appreciate both the big and the small moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We don\u2019t travel to escape life \u2013 we travel so life doesn\u2019t escape us.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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