We have published a book!
In addition to our open-ended cycling trip, we wrote the book ‚Very slowly, far away‘ and published it ourselves. It is now available to order from many online stores and regional bookshops!
It recounts our journey by bicycle from Germany across the Benelux countries, France, Spain, and Portugal. We report on spontaneous invitations, special events and places, house sitting in Portugal and Spain, and our 72-day tour through Morocco with all its special features and challenges.
We tell how we came to meet the monkeys on the Rock of Gibraltar, what our first year on an open-ended bike trip was like for us, what adventures we had on the Mediterranean coast and in the mountains of Valencia, and why we decided to completely change our rough travel plan.
Book details
Title: Very slowly, far away – 9896 kilometers through Europe & Morocco
Authors: Nico Ladewig & Annkathrin Kaßner
Medium: Paperback or ebook
Publication date: January 1, 2026
Number of pages: 308 pages
Format: 13.5 × 21.5 cm (paperback)
Cover: Softcover (matte laminated)
Paper: White, 90 g
Language: English
ISBN Paperback: 978-3-8192-6452-8
ISBN eBook: 978-3-695-15763-1
Published independently via BoD
Our book is self-published through Books on Demand (BoD). This means that each copy is only printed when an order is placed. This method is resource-efficient and sustainable, as no stock is required, yet still guarantees high-quality, professional bookstore quality.
BoD handles worldwide distribution to over 6,000 bookstores and 1,000 online shops, including Thalia, Tolino, Osiander, Amazon, and many more. This means that our book is available wherever books are sold—both online and in brick-and-mortar stores.
Self-made, self-experienced, self-written
We wrote, edited, and designed this book entirely ourselves—page by page, chapter by chapter. It is based on our authentic experiences during our open-ended cycling trip, which took us from Germany through Europe to Morocco and back to Spain.
When writing, we only used AI-supported tools as aids to refine the wording and optimize the language. All experiences, thoughts, and impressions come directly from us, from countless hours on our bikes, at campsites, with hosts, on ferries, in small villages, and large cities.
We also designed the cover ourselves. We created it with professional expertise and great attention to detail to visually capture the feeling of our trip—freedom, vastness, and closeness to nature.
Reading sample
If you click on the following image, you will be taken to a PDF file containing an excerpt from our book.
Available everywhere: Order the book “Very slowly, far away” now.
ISBN paperback: 978-3-8192-6452-8 // ISBN eBook: 978-3-695-15763-1
Many paths lead to the book
Order from the comfort of your couch and have the book delivered directly to your home.
Simply enter the title or ISBN in the search function of your preferred online store (e.g., Amazon, buecher.de, or Thalia) and complete the order as usual.
The advantage: maximum convenience.
Take advantage of the speed of online shopping while supporting your local bookstore.
Order the book online from a major retailer such as Thalia and select the “Pick up in store” option during the checkout process. The book will often be ready for you to pick up within a few days.
The advantage: you know exactly where to pick it up.
Support your local bookstore!
Go to a bookstore of your choice—whether it’s a chain or a small shop around the corner. Tell them the title or show them the ISBN. The bookstore will order the book for you and let you know when it’s ready to be picked up.
The advantage: You get personal advice and directly support local businesses.
