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How to Find Motorcycle Tours for Beginners

July 24, 20220

If you’re a beginner rider, should you go on a motorcycle tour? And is there such a thing as motorcycle tours for beginners? If we’re to believe Google, very few motorcycle tour companies cater to beginner riders. A quick search revealed there’s a beginner motorcycle tour available in the Philippines (on scooters), an option of one-on-one enduro training in Romania, and an off-road tour in Kyrgyzstan, although it feels like there, the term “beginner” got thrown in by accident. Most motorcycle tour operators aim at mid-level and experienced riders instead. Sometimes, that’s explicitly stated in the tour description: “min 2 years of experience needed”, “at least a year of experience riding off-road”, and so on. Other times, it’s not spelled out, but looking at the tour routes and d...

Nomad Life

Riders Helping Out: Project Ukraine

Egle

July 22, 20220

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February this year, we were in the Netherlands, right amidst the Carnival celebrations. Soon after that, we were off to Central America to lead a motorcycle tour in Belize, then onto Mexico for a scouting mission, and finally, back to Europe for more two-wheeled shenanigans. All the while, I’ve been living in a sort of paralysis, going through the motions as if in some surreal parallel universe. With time, the initial shock was replaced by numb horror following the news, talking online with my Ukrainian friends, and feeling utterly useless. The Ukraine war is personal for me – being from Lithuania, I’m all too familiar with the Soviet and Russian terror. I’m all too familiar with the maniacal imperial fantasies of Russia and its beastly machine of propagan...

Nomad Life

Why You’re Dead Wrong About Motorcycle Touring Costs

Egle

June 26, 20220

If you haven’t done any longer trips outside of the Western world, your idea of motorcycle touring costs is most likely… Dead wrong. We’ve heard people tell us they can’t ride South America because “a month riding motorcycles in Patagonia is, like, $10,000”. We’ve heard people say you need something like $500,000 a year to ride around the world. Often, people assume we’re independently wealthy to be able to travel indefinitely. None of these statements are true. Motorcycle touring costs are much - much - lower than most people assume. So where do all these assumptions come from, and why are they wrong? Motorcycle Touring Costs in South America: $10,000? Remember that statement that “a month riding Patagonia is $10,000”? Having actually ridden Patagonia at about $1,5...

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Motorcycle Camping: Stop Overthinking It

Egle

June 25, 20220

Motorcycle camping is one of our favorite topics for two reasons: it’s all about freedom - and nature. We don’t camp nearly as often as we’d like to these days since we’re always on the go scouting new destinations. Whenever we get the chance, though, we pitch the tent somewhere secluded and beautiful... and just hide from the world a little bit. Motorcycle camping is the ultimate experience of being a two-wheeled nomad. You ride, you find a spot somewhere in nature, you put up your tent, and voila: you’re home. Every time, the view is different – you might be camping against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the sea, a riverbank, or the woods – and every time, it’s yours to enjoy for a while, then leave again without a trace. So what do you really need for motorcycle camping,...

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Is It Safe to Motorcycle Through South America?

Egle

June 22, 20224

Riding the Andes Mountains, the Amazon, the Pacific Coast, and Patagonia is a bucket list trip for just about any rider. But is it safe to motorcycle through South America? The short answer is yes, as long as you use common sense. The longer answer? Yes, absolutely… but as anywhere else in the world, you’ve got to take some precautions. Generally, South American countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile are very safe to travel to. Venezuela, at the moment, isn’t the best destination due to prolonged political upheavals in the country; since we haven’t ridden Brazil yet, we’ll only talk about the Big Six here – and how to stay safe in South America during your travels. What It’s Like to Ride South America If you haven’t ridden a motorcycle outside ...

Nomad Life

Where to Sleep When Riding a Motorcycle Cross Country?

Egle

June 19, 20221

Wondering where to sleep when riding a motorcycle cross country? You're not alone: "where do you stay" is one of the most asked questions we get during our travels. And it's a fun one - having slept in the strangest places imaginable from a roadside in Patagonia, a hundred-year-old schooner in the Caribbean, a mountain cabin in Norway, and an old military fort in Poland, we often choose the most entertaining answer we can. Amusement aside, though, knowing where you'll sleep when riding a motorcycle long-distance is part of the prep. Are you planning to stay in motels or hotels along the way? Are you hoping to camp? Are you going to wing it? It all depends on the way you like to travel: some people prefer to book hotels way in advance, while we tend to improvise as we go along....

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How to Quit Your Job and Travel the World Overland

Egle

June 15, 202210

If you're wondering how to quit your job and travel the world, here's something to think about first. Do you love what you do? Do you live for the stuff you spend the majority of your time on? Do you wake up each day excited, feeling creative energy cursing through your veins, ready for adventure? If the answer is yes, you’re clearly a happy, curious, and well-balanced individual who takes no shit and seeks no one’s approval. If it’s a “no”, it might be high time to figure out how to quit your job and travel the world. Here’s the thing: it’s 2022, and there is no good reason to be doing things you can’t stand. There’s also no good reason to be trading your most valuable asset – your time – for a wage decided by someone else; sure, everyone needs to make a living, but how

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Belize Motorcycle Adventures: Riding the Caribbean

Egle

June 8, 20223

What comes to mind when you think “Belize”? Coral reefs? Yachts? Caribbean beaches? Yeah, we thought the same… until we got to experience our very own Belize motorcycle adventure. This tiny Central American country is best known for its Caribbean resorts, true – but we learned there’s a lot more to it than that. And we mean a lot. This spring, we got to ride Belize on small dual-sport motorcycles scouting, leading, and filming a tour there. And if you think we were mostly just frolicking on the beach and riding bikes in our swimwear… well, you’re not far off – but in addition to the white sand, palm trees, and turquoise-blue sea, we got to see Belize up close and personal. And frankly, we’re still reeling from the experience: Belize was not what we expected at all. Belize by Motorc...

Motorcycle Travelling: What's the Worst That Can Happen? // ADV Bound

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Motorcycle Traveling: What’s the Worst That Can Happen?

Egle

May 29, 20226

Dreaming of motorcycle traveling, but still on the fence? You've got a bike that's road (or off-road) ready; you may already have a rough route in mind. At the very least, you probably have some dream destinations you'd like to explore. You've watched countless YouTube videos, you've followed a bunch of motorcycle travelers online, and you've read an unhealthy amount of blog posts on the topic...and still, you haven't left yet. Chances are, you're hesitating because of the What-If monster. Is Motorcycle Traveling Too Risky? Here's the thing: motorcycle traveling is getting easier and easier these days. You can Google everything and anything from bike models and luggage options to remote border crossings and motorcycle-friendly stays just about anywhere in the world. You can connect

Motorcycle Route Planning: Tools for Scenic Rides // Adventure Bound

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Motorcycle Route Planning: Tools and Tips for Scenic Rides

Egle

February 20, 20223

Whether you’re going around the world or thinking of a weekend ride, motorcycle route planning is one of the most fun parts of trip prep. Oh, the places you’ll go! There’s nothing like tracing imaginary routes on a paper map or designing your very own dirt trails across mountains or deserts on Google Earth. But while motorcycle route planning is fun, it’s also easy to fall into some of the most common rookie traps – like not factoring in terrain, aiming for an overly ambitious daily mileage, or miscalculating your fuel range. Then, there are variations in travel infrastructure. If you’re venturing into South America, Asia, or Africa, your route planning will need to be a tad different. You may have to deal with unexpected detours due to landslides, floods, border closures, or ...