Bicycles - The Ultimate Green Mode of Travel

It's easy to get caught up in the Green potential of new technologies - like a rechargeable battery that can hold its charge for a year.

But the truth is that sometimes the Greenest products are the ones that have been around for decades.

The humble bicycle has been getting people where they need to go with sufficient speed and style since the 19th Century.

Nowadays, bicycles are getting jazzed up and electrified, but if you're most concerned with a mode of conveyance that's durable and relatively easily repairable the world over, it's probably better to stick to an old-fashioned human-powered bike.

That's what our friend Alana Conner did on her recent trip through Tanzania. You can read the story of Alana's journey on her beautifully-written blog, Actual Miles.

Have you ever taken a bicycling vacation? If so, what was the experience like and would you do it again?