{"id":2061,"date":"2025-12-09T22:32:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T21:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terran.ch\/?p=2061"},"modified":"2026-11-03T13:58:23","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:58:23","slug":"train-bike-for-research-traveling-differently-in-academia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terran.ch\/staging\/en\/train-bike-for-research-traveling-differently-in-academia\/","title":{"rendered":"Train & Bike for Research: Traveling Differently in Academia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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During my PhD, I attended numerous conferences. For a long time, I\u2019ve tried to avoid flying and, as much as possible, to travel only by train and bike. To give this approach a clear guideline, I set myself a simple rule: for any trip that can be done in less than a day by bike, I take the bike. This decision, motivated by environmental considerations, a desire for personal consistency, and the wish to raise awareness, led to journeys that were sometimes demanding but always memorable\u2014both personally and professionally. I\u2019d like to share two particularly significant experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ascona: a challenging but unforgettable ride<\/h3>\n