Just found us? Wondering what this motorcycle travel gig is all about? You've come to the right place!
We peddle dreams, the achievable kind. We hope to create an addiction to overland travel that will never end. And it all starts here...
E-zine - Stories from travellers on the road right now! 8th year of publication, over 7,500 subscribers. Free to your e-mail box!
Travellers Stories / Blogs - Exciting, humorous and sometimes terrifying stories from over 250 intrepid motorcycle adventurers, from first-timers to legends.
Grant & Susan Johnson, your hosts, are also veteran motorcycle travellers. We did our own RTW trip north to south, two up on a 1986 BMW R80 G/S from 1987. Read our stories from the road...
The Horizons Unlimited Bulletin Board, or HUBB for short, is a fact-based forum for overland travellers, whether by motorcycle or 4WD. Started in 1999, it now has over 31,000 users from all over the world, and a fantastic bunch of people they are too!
There are 50,000+ threads on every subject you can imagine, grouped into 60+ separate Forums.
Although the HUBB is a fact-based forum, that doesn't mean it's dry or stodgy. Far from it - it's amazing how passionate people can get about their bikes!
HUBB Ride Tales - From weekend rides to Round the World trips, over 350 stories. Inspirational and entertaining!
Horizons Unlimited Presents! Informative and entertaining DVDs to help get you on the road!
The new Road Heroes DVD series helps to answer the question - Why Go? Inspirational stories by veteran travellers Greg Frazier (5 times RTW), Peter and Kay Forwood (193 countries), Tiffany Coates (Mongolia Mayhem) and Rene Cormier (University of Gravel Roads). See the trailer here!
Calendar pics from the HU Annual photo contest! Travellers showcase their best photographs from their travels around the world.
Travel Books - Ted Simon, Greg Frazier, Lois Pryce, Sam Manicom, Paddy Tyson, Simon Roberts and many others, all the inspirational motorcycle travel books you could want!
Dreaming of a motorcycle trip to distant climes? This section will help you to plan your trip, whether it's to the next state or country or all the way around the world!
The Achievable Dream 5-part series - the definitive guide on DVD for planning your motorcycle adventure. Get Ready! covers planning, paperwork, medical and many other topics! "Inspirational and Awesome!" See the trailer here!
You could just get on a plane with your credit card and passport and buy or rent everything you need when you get there. That includes the bike, riding gear, etc. etc.
But if you do want to take your bike and all your stuff with you, start here!
Gear Up! is a 2-DVD set, 6 hours! Which bike is right for me? How do I prepare the bike? What stuff do I need - riding gear, clothing, camping gear, first aid kit, tires, maps and GPS? What don't I need? How do I pack it all in? Lots of opinions from over 150 travellers! "This DVD will save you a fortune!" See the trailer here!
So you've done it - got inspired, planned your trip, packed your stuff and you're on the road! This section is about staying healthy, happy and secure on your motorcycle adventure. And crossing borders, war zones or oceans!
Travel Advisories - Recent News that may affect your plans. Security tips and questions.
Staying Healthy on the Road - Medical info, e.g. malaria, vaccinations, where to find a doctor.
Trip Transport - Shipping the bike and yourself.
Recommend - Sleep and Eat. Good or bad experiences you've had.
Bodger Fix. Tales of duct tape, bailing wire and WD 40.
On the Road! is a 2-DVD set, 5.5 hours. The advice you need to help you cross borders, break down language barriers, overcome culture shock, ship the bike and deal with breakdowns and emergencies. "Just makes me want to pack up and go!" See the trailer here!
Tire Changing! Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! "Very informative and practical." See the trailer here!
This section will help you to stay connected to your friends and loved ones, and make new friends along the way!
We want your motorcycle travel story. At Horizons Unlimited, the most popular motorcycle travel website, you'll get a lot more readers than in some obscure corner of the web. Of course it's free. Even better, we'll share the Google Adwords revenue with you! Request your blog here!
We're very proud of the 700+ HU Communities in 109 countries! These are people who want to meet travellers, can provide local assistance, and may be your new best friends!
Communications - Improve your communications with your companion, or with friends and family
Photo Forum - Improve your travel photography, create HU Photo Contest winners!
Travellers seeking Travellers - Meet up with other travellers on the road, or find someone to travel with to the ends of the earth!
HU Bar - Always open for casual conversation!
Women's Topics (Open to all!)
Questions that don't fit anywhere else
Make a Difference - Fundraising or donating time and energy to a cause? What was the experience like, and how can others help?
After the big trip - Was the trip the best - or worst - thing you ever did?
Ladies on the Loose! For the first time ever, a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! An intrepid band of well-travelled women motorcyclists share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road!
Presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles.'
"It has got me all fired up to go out on my own adventure!" See the trailer here!
Meet people who don't think you're crazy for wanting to ride your bike to South America or Africa or across Asia! People who will encourage you, share their experiences and advice on how to do it!
Small 'local' HU Community meetings, in someone's back yard or a local restaurant. Get together and keep the travel fires burning.
Organising and planning, discussion, getting there, etc.
Motorcycle Events around the world - Post any event of interest to motorcycle travellers here!
HU meetings are NOT like your typical bike rally! To get a sense of what goes on, watch the meetings trailer here!
Submit your amazing photos of your trip and win fabulous prizes!
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T-shirts - Cotton or synth sweat-wicking t-shirts with the Horizons Unlimited logo on the front and a snappy slogan (changing every year) on the back.
Calendars - Featuring the 13 winning photos from the Horizons Unlimited annual motorcycle travel photo contest!
World Map Sticker for Panniers- Show your route on your panniers. Great conversation starter when you meet people on the road!
Travel Books - Motorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!
We're not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997, but quickly became a full time job and a labour of love.
When you decide to become a Member, it helps directly support the site. You get additional privileges on the HUBB, access to the Members Private Store, and more to come on the site as we roll out new systems. And of course, you get our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. :-)
Contributing Member - $20 annual donation.
Gold Member - $45 annual donation.
All contributions are gratefully appreciated and will be acknowledged.
Achievable Dream - the definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! This insanely ambitious 2-year project has produced an informative and entertaining 5-part, 18 hour DVD series. "The ultimate round the world rider's how-to DVD!" MCN UK.
Collectors Box Set - all 5 DVDs with a custom printed slip case. "The series is 'free' because the tips and advice will save much more than you spend on buying the DVD's."
Road Heroes - NEW series! "Inspiring and hilarious!"
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
What turns you on to motorcycle travel? Meet some of your fellow travellers! See the trailer!
Grant & Susan Johnson, your hosts, are veteran motorcycle travellers - RTW north to south, two up on a 1986 BMW R80 G/S from 1987. Not finished yet! Read our stories from the road...
The bike is unique and has its own story.
Our 'Rules of the Road' - things we have learned about travelling, usually the hard way!
Trip Photo album - 500+ images
Advertisers - Horizons Unlimited is well-established as the first source of reliable, unbiased information on all aspects of motorcycle travel.
We reach a dedicated, worldwide group of real travellers, and are the only website focusing exclusively on long distance motorcycle travellers.
If you sell motorcycles or motorcycle accessories, riding gear, camping equipment and clothing, transport motorcycles, organize motorcycle tours, or have motorcycles to rent, you should be advertising with us!
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