Another tick off the perpetual preparation list! We now have our International Driving Permits (IDP's). As our departure date draws closer, the excitement and stress are mounting, so at least that's another job done. The IDP is a document that is recommended (required in some countries) if you intend on driving/riding abroad outside of the EU. It can be purchased at a listed Post Office branch or online via the AA, no earlier than three months before travel. They can issue it

So, what do you put in your first aid kit for a year on the road? Who will insure you for a year travelling by motorcycle? How do you get he

I've always been a lover of learning languages, Kelvin has not, so when it came down to who was going to try and learn enough of the language to be able to communicate with others on a daily basis, it naturally fell to me. Kelvin will be learning as much as he can though, and I also hope that we will pick up some good language skills as we travel. Several people recommended the Michel Thomas method of learning as it's all CD's, no pens, paper or trying to memorise stuff advoc

What are the map options for South America? What does the standard Garmin Maps pack cover for South America? Where is the best place for adv

Here I have a list of the vaccinations we had, where we got them done, costs, and talked about our choice on anti-malarials.

We are going on a motorcycle adventure in South America...route to be decided on route!

Learning new skills like riding off-road has been a challenging but a really fun part of the preparation process.

This is about some key events that have influence our choice in destination for our first long motorcycle adventure, the kit we take as well

How it all started in 2012 when we met, to now, planning for a 12 month overland motorcycle adventure in South America.