Motorcycle Adventures Overseas

I had initially figured that overseas trips of any sort wouldn’t likely be part of my retirement plans. I had done quite a few over the years as part of my job, although there were a few destinations that I still wanted to experience and enjoy.

It wasn’t until I got into motorcycling post retirement that a new interest in overseas travel emerged, with the opportunities to do motorcycle tours abroad. That sounded interesting.

One of my fellow travellers at home, who, at the time, had recently been to the top of the world (Himalayas) with Ferris Wheels Motorcycle Safaris; and introduced me to the experiences that waited.

The rest, as they say, is history.

The write-ups below vary in their form. That’s because I have had to write some well after they took place – from memory!

Dalmatia

A tour of four Balkan states: Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro; as well as the Dolomites in the North Italian Alps. Just the greatest of challenging and enjoyable riding; and brilliant topography and scenery. Five countries and eleven border crossings!

Morocco

A venture into North Africa to a country with lots of Arabic, African and European influence on its history and culture. The experience included lush green fertile valleys, dry barren sandy and rocky deserts, snow-capped rugged mountains, and bustling exciting cities.

The meeting, mixing and melding of East and West: continents, cultures, conquerors and convictions. Harmony and discord. It’s all there in Istanbul alone, but also permeates the countryside, the towns and the people.

Rajasthan

A venture into a vastly different experience of the sights, smells and sounds of this vast desert region in India’s most westerly province. Highlights include the old palaces, forts and mansions of past eras; with a visit to the Taj Mahal to climax the trip.