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Photo by Stefan Thiel of Mark Hammond crossing a river in NW Mongolia

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


Photo by Stefan Thiel, of
Mark Hammond crossing
a river in NW Mongolia



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17. Finland

This county is basically a huge lake with bits of tree-covered land between. For that reason for us it is not a real riding destination.

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18. Russian federation

We only had a taste of the country on a 72 hour visa free visit without the bikes to St. Petersburg. We will be in Russia again on the way to Mongolia.

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19-21. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania

The Baltic States were another surprise for us. They are “European” on all counts and at a bargin price.

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Finally it is out! The book we have all been waiting for. Steve the Commando!

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You are too kind.... still enjoying the pictures,
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You are too kind.... still enjoying the pictures,

Thanks again for the Birthday swag. We MUST see you next year in Italy!!!???

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22. Germany

The riding here in Germany is stunning especially in the south. There is so much history here. They have the cleanest “cutest” and nicest villages. Beer, good food, and fun!

Riding up to the freedom monument in Berlin


berlin 3 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Nurburgring

mosel 26 by Sara & Daniel Pedersen, on Flickr

Daytona


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Deutche Alpenstrasse


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23. Belgium

This is not much of a riding country, but it is steeped in world history. There are a number of very nice villages.

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24. Luxembourg

Surprisingly this small nation has some great riding, but only a days worth for us.

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25. Switzerland


The cost of things here is outrageous. There is some nice riding in the Alps, but we think the Alps in Austria and Italy are better.

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26. Lichtenstein

This is a check mark visit only on your way from Austria to France.

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27. Austria

Austria is probably the most beautiful country we have seen yet. We never wanted to leave the stunning town of Rizlern. We will be back in the Alps next year.

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28. Andorra

Agh don’t go here on a weekend the hords of cross border shoppers are a nightmare. I think other than the tick mark we would have avoided this country.

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29. Italy

We only had a taste of Italy in the Dolomites, but WOW. I cannot wait for next summer.

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