June 2022

Motorcycle Camping: Stop Overthinking It

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,...

Adventure Travel

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....

Adventure Travel

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...