Motorcycling
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Should You Rent a Motorbike in Puerto Escondido?
Absolutely you should! After the whirlwind that was last week’s retreat, I decided to hang out in Puerto Escondido for a few more days and decompress. I picked up these wheels from a guy who knew a guy. The bike is basically held together with duct tape, but it was[…]
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Should You Rent a Motorbike in Oaxaca?
Uh… maybe! For the last few days, I’ve been staying in a hotel that’s a bit on the outskirts, so I decide that some wheels would be useful. The good folks at Renta de Carra hooked me up with this Honda “Twistar” CBF125. I shall call you Zoro, and you[…]
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Should You Rent a Scooter in Madeira?
Heck yes you should! We have now reached the semi-tropical island of Madeira, Portugal: a geographically strange and beautiful place that has over 400 marked hiking trails. And, of course, that unmistakable Portuguese charm! Much like Corfu, the island of Madeira is both warm and mountainous, with narrow, hilly, windy[…]
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Should You Rent a Motorcycle in Dhermi, Albania?
Actually, you can’t. But you can rent one in Himare! We said goodbye to Ksamil yesterday, and took a taxi up to Dhermi: a village about two hours north along the Albanian Riviera. Dhermi shares some similarities with Ksamil, but it is quite a bit smaller, and, inexplicably, even more[…]
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Should You Rent a Scooter in Corfu?
Heck yes you should! One of the first things we noticed about Corfu is that it’s not one of those pedestrian-friendly European towns. This mountainous island is pretty rural, with exceedingly narrow, windy roads. Unless you’re staying right in Corfu Town and/or are not that interested in exploring the island,[…]
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Should You Rent a Scooter in Thailand?
The decision of whether or not to rent a scooter really depends on where you are in Thailand. Major cities like Bangkok have specific rules for how scooters are supposed to behave that can be confusing and overwhelming to non-locals. Things are much more relaxed in rural areas. In Koh[…]
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Motorbiking the Mae Hong Son Loop
The Mae Hong Son loop is a 600km route that takes you on a beautiful journey through Northern Thailand. The route covers several rural, scenic places that are difficult to access by other means. In my opinion, if you’re comfortable on a motorcycle, this trip is well worth your time.[…]
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Riding the Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah is a fantastic place for motorcyclists. The winter is short and mild, so the riding season is long. With the desert climate, rain is uncommon, and the dry heat makes for pretty comfortable riding even on a hot day. And of course, Utah is home to the iconic Bonneville[…]