I went to the motorcycle show in Chicago and it got me thinking about motorcycle choices. Its something I get asked about often, since my bike of choice when riding around the Americas wasn’t something most people would pick. In general, I give the same advice to everyone. If you have a motorcycle already, use … More The Perfect Ride – What Motorcycle to Take on Your Overland Adventure
In this blog I will reveal the secret of long-term, overland travel. This is going to be it. The curtain is being raised. The man behind the curtain exposed. The END OF THE MYTH. Okay, it’s not really that much of a secret, it’s just surprisingly hard for most people to manage. There is also … More Overland Budgets Part Two – The SECRET OF OVERLAND TRAVEL
Ah, budgets. No one likes to talk about budgets, but it’s one of the most common questions overlanders are asked. “How do you pay for this?” (The other, of course, is “where do you find the time,” but that’s another post.) I’m breaking this into a couple different posts, and this first one I am … More Overland Budgets Part One – Dollars Per Day
Ah, packing. It’s a wonder, sometimes, how people decide what to pack on their motorcycle – the choices they make. They make a list, try to keep everything simple and not pack everything including the kitchen sink, and then when it’s time to leave the garage there is barely room left on the motorcycle for … More Getting Personal – What to Personal Items To Pack On Your Motorcycle
Okay, so I am probably a little late on this – but assuming you have some Christmas money left over and want get to a few things for yourself I have a couple ideas. The first couple items are books. I know. That people are reading this from all over the planet, so some of … More Things to Buy for Yourself
Going along with a previous post about medical insurance, being ready and able to deal with medical emergencies while traveling is an important skill, and easy to address before you actually hit the road. Just to warn you, I work as a paramedic – which means I get to drive around in an large, expense … More Medical Training Before You Go
There are a few things you need with a commuter motorcycle. It has to be agile and fun to ride. It has to have luggage. Since I live in the Midwest, where it can be cold and snowy, it needs to be able to support heated gear and have some weather protection, as well as … More RX3 Review (Part Two) Commuting
I’ve decided to break my review of the RX3 into a few different parts. As those of you who have actually asked me know, I’ve been recommending the RX3 for anyone who is shopping for an adventure motorcycle. I’ve also said, repeatedly, that you shouldn’t start off your motorcycle adventure by buying a new motorcycle, … More RX3 Review (Part One)
Look, no one ever wants things to go so very, very wrong that they need medical attention. Some travelers are so optimistic about this that they travel for months or years without any sort of medical insurance, just dealing with any actual issues that come up as the arise. I am not going to say … More Medical Insurance for the Overland Traveler
I love going to events and talking about packing. I write books about it. I harass friends over it. I even have been known to look at my Fiancee’s bag and shake my head sadly over the sheer amount of stuff she wants to bring everywhere (it’s mostly food). Despite all this I am repeatedly … More Packing – Six Things to Remember
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