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A guide for the overseas self drive, self sufficient, vehicle dependent visitor in Africa. And all you need to know to successfully overland in Zambia.
Fact sheet Finland
Finland (Finnish name Suomi) is a republic which became a member of the European Union in 1995. Its population is 5.3...
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Learn how to travel the inexpensive way in NorwayNorway is expensive. Compared to other countries it may even seem...
Follow our journey through Indochina filming a docu/reality TV show with Dreamchaser Season2. With filming permit from the government, we had no problem entering Vietnam with our bikes which was over 150 cc.
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Nova Scotia Tourism
Travel Guides: order site for the 2007 Motorcycle Tour Guide for Nova Scotia
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"CTN offers regular links between Tunisian ports and North Mediterranean ports by providing you a recent and modern fleet (passengers and freight), adapted to traffic requirements and in accordance with the quality, security, rapidity and punctuality essentials."
Geoff Kingsmill's information on traveling through Russia and Mongolia.
Satellite image of Marsimik - La
Hundreds of bikers ride to Leh every year and subsequently to Khardung-La, 52 kms from Leh. Khardung-La, at...
"Morocco Explored lives and works in Morocco year round... We offer optional short or long walks and treks as an alternative to the road, taking you into areas lesser traveled by most visitors to Morocco. All meals reflect regional cuisine, and stays in hotels, auberge and riads are in traditional / interpreted styles and architecture." The site also provides lots of info about visiting Morocco.
Buying a (CJ Sidecar) Motorcycle in Beijing: It is still illegal to ride independently in China, and to cross a border into China on a motorcycle that is not licensed and registered in China by a Chinese resident. Who knows when this may change, but for now, you must live in China and get a Chinese drivers license in order to ride there. Big Bill in Beijing has written up a bunch of FAQs on the process, if you still wish to investigate it.
Global Rescue is the premier provider of medical, security and evacuation services worldwide and is the only company that will come to you, wherever you are, and evacuate you to your home hospital of choice.
Additionally, Global Rescue places no restrictions on country of citizenship - all nationalities are eligible to sign-up! Travel medical insurance is also available, currently the limit is 90 days. (TIP: For Evac insurance - Click Multiple Trips and 365 days to get year long insurance.)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes! NOTE: Travel medical insurance currently has a limit of 90 days.
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