HU Travellers Meeting Chile 2018

Martin Litschauer, world_spins_as_fast_as_we_ride Iceland: Fire and Ice A breathtaking solo journey to the north, more precisely, to Iceland and the Faroe Islands.

With spectacular video recordings and unique photos, I bring you closer to the world of Iceland. Whale-sighting in the fjord, sleeping in a tent for six weeks, traveling alone, camping on a soccer field, animal encounters, and a volcanic eruption are just some of the adventures I was able to experience.

MARTIN LITSCHAUER's passion is travelling the world with his motorcycle and camera, seeing the people and cultures, living the highs and lows. In recent years, his travels have taken him across Europe, from the Scottish Highlands to the Bosphorus, and from Iceland to the edge of the Sahara in Morocco. He experienced numerous adventures on and off the motorcycle, got to know people and cultures, experienced personal highlights and experienced low points. In 2022, his trip took him to Iceland and the Faroe Islands. A volcanic eruption, snow on the tent, numerous river crossings and almost 10,000km later, he has had many more experiences and is looking forward to many more adventures.

Tom Lill Einmal Deutschland - Neuseeland über Zentralasien und China [Germany via China, nearly to New Zealand Alone on a motorbike from Germany via Turkey, Russia, and Central Asia through China to New Zealand (actually Australia).]

[DE] "Lass uns mit dem Motorrad nach Neuseeland fahren", sagte mein langjähriger Freund aus meiner Heimatstadt zu mir und ich wusste sofort, was er meinte.

Im Mai 2023, war es dann endlich soweit, allerdings ganz alleine! Die Reiseroute wurde kurz vor dem Start geändert:

Südeuropa, Türkei, Russland, Zentralasien, China, Laos – Richtung Neuseeland. Zum ersten Mal in der Türkei und keine Ahnung wohin? Kein Problem! Kupplungsschaden mitten im Nirgendwo in Georgien? – Kein Problem! Einreise und Transit über Russland? – Ist da nicht irgendwo Krieg? Einreise und Transit über China – 7500 km in 29 Tagen – ein Land mit vielen Facetten. Verschiffung nach Perth, Australien, mit vier Wochen Verspätung!!! Neuseeland ohne Motorrad – besser als nichts. Alleine durch's Outback von Australien – was für ein geiles Land!

Fazit: 11 Monate – das ist definitiv zu kurz! Und es gibt mindestens 4 Gründe nochmal hinzufahren – die erfährst du aber nur, wenn ihr zu meinem Vortrag kommt! ;)

TOM LILL aus München, 55 Jahre alt. Nachdem ich meinen (tatsächlichen) Traum, mit dem Motorrad nach Irland zu fahren verwirklicht und die folgenden Jahre drauf ganz Europa bereist habe, wurde es 2023 endlich Zeit, mit dem Motorrad die Welt zu erkunden.

[EN] "Let's go to New Zealand on a motorbike", said my long-time friend from my hometown to me and I knew immediately what he meant.

In May 2023, the time had finally come, but all alone! The itinerary was changed shortly before the start, southern Europe, Turkey, Russia, Central Asia, China, Laos - towards New Zealand. First time in Turkey and no idea where to go? No problem! Clutch failure in the middle of nowhere in Georgia? No problem! Entry and transit through Russia? Isn't there a war going on there somewhere? Entry and transit through China - 7500 km in 29 days - a country with many facets. Shipping to Perth, Australia, four weeks late!!! New Zealand without a motorbike - better than nothing. Australia - what an awesome country!

Conclusion: 11 months - that's definitely not enough. And there are at least four reasons to go again, but only if you come to my presentation!

TOM LILL is a 55-year-old from Germany who has been riding motorcycles since 1995. After travelling to nealy every country in Europe, he decided to ride from Germany to New Zeeland via central Asia from May 2023 to March 2024.

Mat Docherty, Vintage Rides Vintage Rides - Awakening Adventures Discover the world's unspoilt routes on a Royal Enfield with Vintage Rides

Royal Enfield and Vintage Rides, the world's largest Royal Enfield-only motorbike tour company, bring their passion for adventure travel to thrill seekers and motorbike enthusiasts around the world. Vintage Rides was founded in 2006, after a 20,000-kilometre journey across the Indian continent on a Royal Enfield. Behind the wheel: Alexandre Zurcher, 19 years old. This motorbike trip was a first. A personal challenge to prove to himself that there are no limits to adventure, except those you set yourself. It was the start of a new life, fuelled by an unbridled desire to share the experience.

Today, Vintage Rides operates on four continents, 19 destinations with over 1,500 motorcyclists per year. This presentation will focus on Mongolia, showing a short film of riders' experiences and amazing scenery. Join us on this virtual experience and learn about all of our tours and destinations.

MAT DOCHERTY got his license five years ago and never looked back! He rides around 30,000 km per year in Europe and overseas. He works with Vintage Rides in the DACH region allowing normal riders to become adventurers on guided tours around the globe.

How about you?

We're all here to learn, and there's LOTS to learn! We want to do more presentations and seminars - but we need volunteers to give them! Any topic you can contribute having to do with motorcycle travel, maintenance, planning etc, lasting 20 minutes or more, would be great. Please sign up here.