From June this year I have all the time off I need, I have saved a fair chunk of Euros and my bike however unsuitable for travel is in perfect working order and of course I love it. So what's the problem? Well I can't figure out where to go.

First I was thinking of a trip through Morocco then into Mauri. Of course I got great advice on this until I looked deeper into it and then said why not the world? Think bigger! Looked into all the carnet stuff and shipping involved in that, then thought well I speak some Spanish and wouldn't it be easier and just as good to ride from Alaska through to Argentina instead. I'd also get much more improved in Speaking Spanish. Sounds good eh?

Now everyone I talk to is telling me that Central America is very dangerous with bandits and political situations and so is Ecuador, which would be the obvious one off shipping place to go to from Panama.

Has anyone got any good ideas? I know this question might seem a bit ridiculous but I seem to genuinely have baffled myself and would love some of your good ideas.

Europe is out by the way, as I have had a great time doing a big Euro trip about 3 years ago and loved it. I have never been off road either and ride a sportsbike so that would have to be a factor too.

Anyway, hope to hear from you all soon.