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This was about to become one of the most rewarding journeys of my life. I was invited to join the first few days of what would be Kingsley Holgate’s 40th expedition. Nobody has accumulated more miles on the African continent than Kingsley. If one were to compile a list of his earlier achievements, they would […]
6,000 kilometres | 16 days | 9 countries | 6 bridges | 1 rally It all started when the two German cities of Solingen and Remscheid joined forces to gain UNESCO World Heritage status for the Müngsten Bridge. At 107 metres, it’s the tallest railway bridge in the country. When it was built, one and a […]
Overlanders are evolving all the time. Whether it’s the gear we use being replaced by newer developments, or maybe we upgrade our vehicle to one better suited for future destinations. The more we travel, the more we learn about our own capabilities and requirements as well as the shortcomings of the products we use. Sometimes, […]
Franco Picco scored a podium finish at the Dakar Rally in 1985. This year, he returned to the world’s most prestigious rally race with the simple aim of crossing the finish line. He succeeded – despite the fact that this year’s race was one of the most demanding in recent memory. “This new and exciting […]
This is the last instalment for the time being because I have had to postpone the last two-thirds of the expedition until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control.
“A people without knowledge of their history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
Greece: blue seas, white houses, warm hospitality and so much more.
Just after my 24th birthday, I flew from New York City to a farm in Ohio and bought my first motorcycle, a Honda Shadow ACE 750, for $5,000 cash. The idea was to untangle some of my big life decisions by seeing the country on it, a plan that inspired equal parts exhilaration and gripping […]
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