Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > North Africa
Algeria February 2011 trip report Algeria February 2011 trip report
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
North Africa Topics specific to North Africa and the Sahara down to the 17th parallel (excludes Morocco)
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Trans Sahara Routes.

Reply
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #16  
Old 17 Apr 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: amsterdam
Posts: 25
Hmmmmmmh.....
https://picasaweb.google.com/1131740...35044344106594
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 17 Apr 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Logie Coldstone, Scotland
Posts: 70
Nice one Jeoren ;-)

Now that you've posted the clip of the one and only time I got stuck....

...it's open warface on the ToyBloatAs:

https://picasaweb.google.com/Reggwen...eat=directlink (lots more where that came from)

never had so much exercise on a desert trip!!
__________________
Fraser
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 17 Apr 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 198
Just watched all your videos what an excellent trip. Reminds me of the middle east 20 years ago, where I grew up.

On another topic, where do you get that white stuff on the defender windows?

Cheers
Dan
__________________
Cheers Dan
gettinglostagain.com
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 18 Apr 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: amsterdam
Posts: 25
We all know well that is not the vehicule but the driver (the hilux was in 2wd all the time!) so being the less experienced driver I didn't mind getting stuck every now and then...I had you to push me!
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 18 Apr 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Logie Coldstone, Scotland
Posts: 70
Quote:
Originally Posted by danward79 View Post
On another topic, where do you get that white stuff on the defender windows?
Danward, The 110 is a station wagon which has had the rear side and back window glass & surrounds removed. The body has then been over-plated with sheet aluminium and sprayed to match the rest. The second row side doors have simply had stick on vinyl applied (I got some on eBay for my car).

The alternative is to do what Jeorone did to his (Red!) Land Cruiser - a complete body wrap, which was a stunning piece of work.
__________________
Fraser
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 9 Jun 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Kraków
Posts: 131
not for all
Epic scenery. Wish I was there. Unfortunately me and group are waiting for visas since 27 Dec 2010...

Tomek

P.S. "Patience is prayer, patience is life itself"
__________________
www.globerider.pl
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 24 Jun 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: granada,spain
Posts: 352
For Chris Scott
Hi Chris

Thanks for posting yr video which I enjoyed very much.

In it I spied you doing your Chef bit in front of a stove surrounded by a very nice sheet steel windbreak which really attracted my attention(yes,call me a nurd but here in the Middle East wind is a big problem),

Did you have it made or,did you buy it.If the latter where from?

Thanks for all the input you give to the website.
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 24 Jun 2011
Chris Scott's Avatar
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2000
Posts: 4,932
Hi Tony, if you mean the big windshield seen @2.50, that was hieronymus's cooking set up. He posted earlier in this thread so PM him (or he may well chip in).

I'm told the story is in the current issue of 4x4 mag.
In fact I see that Jeroen's 80 is on the cover! Never had a cover shot before.

Ch
Last edited by Chris Scott; 24 Jun 2011 at 13:04.
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 24 Jun 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Logie Coldstone, Scotland
Posts: 70
Quote:
Originally Posted by tony johnston View Post
In it I spied you doing your Chef bit
Think that was The Man himself, Hieronymus, cooking up some breakfast. Chris's main contribution to the cooking was turning manky 7 day old bread & Hilux scrambled eggs into delicious Eggy Bread!
__________________
Fraser
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 26 Jun 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: amsterdam
Posts: 25
I've shot many covers in my life, but never starred on it before! Nor have I ever been called an intrepid Scott before.......

@Tony, the shelter was made from thin metal sheet (zinc) with piano hinges all around so it is foldable 3-ways...the sides go inwards and then back and bottom fold 'double'. It is designed for my tailgate but it can be used anywhere to stay out of the wind or to make the cooking more relaxed :-)



Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 26 Jun 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Logie Coldstone, Scotland
Posts: 70
Jeroen, Fame at last (for the Scots, Kenyan, English and Dutch that made the trip!) Would you like me to send you a copy?
__________________
Fraser
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 26 Jun 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: amsterdam
Posts: 25
It's a small (digital) world, Jon offered me the same service two hrs. ago!
So thanx but it's been taken care off already (I hope) :-)
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 27 Jun 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: granada,spain
Posts: 352
Lovely bit of kit. I live in Dubai and there are many sheet metal workers who make feeding troughs for goats etc.

So,armed with your photo and a sketch here I come!!
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 28 Jun 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Aussie expat in Switzerland half way RTW
Posts: 611
Quote:
Originally Posted by reggwensie View Post
Nice one Jeoren ;-)

Now that you've posted the clip of the one and only time I got stuck....

...it's open warface on the ToyBloatAs:

https://picasaweb.google.com/Reggwen...eat=directlink (lots more where that came from)

never had so much exercise on a desert trip!!
It's pretty flat by the looks of the pictures, if I didn't know I would have said the road was just off the side of the pictures and you were playing in some soft sand just for the fun of it...
__________________
TurboCharger + Francois (our BMW R1200gs) '07
www.riding2up.net, blog.riding2up.net
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 28 Jun 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: amsterdam
Posts: 25
To be honest, the tarmac road was just 50 meters away....
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Libya February 2011 gagarin North Africa 52 29 Aug 2011 09:18
France-Gambia Jan/Feb 2011 - trip report Roger Bruton North Africa 8 11 Apr 2011 20:50
L.A. to Argentina departing February 2011 Hammer1 Travellers Seeking Travellers 25 21 Jan 2011 16:34

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27 2025
Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
CanWest: July 10-13 2025
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21 2025
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel 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!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:43.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top