Louisa Woolf is a freelance journalist and passionate bike tourer who has travelled extensively across Europe and South America by bike. Most recently, she completed a three-week adventure through Slovenia, finishing in Ljubljana, and was struck by the country’s superb cycling infrastructure, breathtaking landscapes, and welcoming attitude toward cyclists. In August 2025, Louisa also explored Morzine in France, discovering its iconic Alpine climbs and vibrant cycling culture.
Before that, Louisa left a cargo bike delivery job in London to embark on the trip of a lifetime across South America. Over nine months, she cycled through five countries, following world-class touring routes from northern Colombia to the Ecuador–Peru border.
Political unrest in Peru forced a change of plans, leading to an unexpected detour to Uruguay, a country Louisa knew little about before arriving. From crossing over from Buenos Aires to riding up to the Brazilian border and back, with inland explorations in between, Uruguay became an unforgettable highlight. She has since returned to discover even more of this beautiful and underrated cycling destination.
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First Published: 15 May 2024