Tour Guide

Francesco Ciprian

Languages Spoken: English, Italian

Hometown: Pordenone, Italy

Guide Since: 2024

Bike

From Yunnan to Hubei Province in China

Eat

Pasta carbonara

Drink

A glass of Picolit with pinza for dessert

Sleep

In a tent, deep in nature

Francesco is an architect and graphic designer, born and raised in northeastern Italy. He moved to Turkey to work in a studio but eventually returned to Italy in search of something beyond office life.

Fueled by his passion for meeting people and exploring the world, he embarked on solo bike-packing journeys across Latin America, North America, the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe, and the Far East. He believes that traveling by bike helps him grow as a person.

Creative and optimistic, Francesco writes books and songs inspired by his cycling adventures. With a passion for permaculture, he now lives surrounded by nature, welcoming fellow cyclists around a warm bonfire.