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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

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


Photo by Andy Miller, UK,
Taking a rest,
Jokulsarlon, Iceland



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Episode 12
We'd had a day to check the bike and sort through our kit and camera equipment but now it was time to leave. The snow had been falling for two days so with the weather against us we headed out for our first day riding the Balkans. Our aim is to cross from Austria into Slovenia via some pre-planned routes but we we're all concerned the conditions would make things harder than expected...

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After a James fall on a Slovenian mountain trail the day before it was time to go back and see if we could make it through after a good nights sleep. We were all starting to fear the snow and ice was going to cause us problems with our route through the Balkans.

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Episode 14
With the snow and ice causing problems with our Slovenia routes the moral was low when we woke ready to ride Croatia. As soon as we started out the mood was lifted as we used the blocked routes as reasons to explore and push our way across the country using any way we could.

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EPISODE FIFTEEN – Bosnia Part 1
EPISODE FIFTEEN – Bosnia Part 1: James has some trouble at the border. The team meet some sheep. James expresses his fears about AK47s.

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EP-16: Bosnia Part 2
James falls off again. We finally arrive in Mostar and visit the Stari Bridge which was destroyed in the conflict during 1993. After a great offroad section the team find themselves in a deserted army barracks.

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Epsiode 17 - Montenegro
The team enter Montenegro. More snow! The bikes get their first clean of the trip and the guys discuss how easy or hard adventure motorcycling can be.

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Great adventure

Too bad I did not know you were coming through Croatia and Bosnia, I could have shown you some good tracks

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It struck me now. We have talked on advrider about your route through Croatia and Bosnia (nickname = STOP, I talked with sixtring74)
Good tracks were not available because of the snow
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The Balkans. EP-18: Albania
Rob blows his exhaust and the truth about Brians tyre changing ability. The team head into an awesome off road section through the Albanian mountains. James performs a personal tribute to Austin Powers. Then the rain hits hard and the team has to abandon the rest of the routes and heads for Greece.

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Greece - the final episode!!
The final episode! Rob has a crash! The team arrive in Athens and meet up with the Greek Africa Twin Owners club in time for there weekly meeting. Final goodbyes in front of the Acropolis. Until next time!

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Very Enjoyable video guy's.i can see the work you put into them,holler if you get to Australia.Regards Noel
P.S I have the Africa Twins big brother the Varadero.Iv'e had it 13 years great bike.
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