Hi everybody,

Im new here, I thought to share my travel idea with you, looking for any coment, tips, sugestions, warnings, or just a big boost support!!!

First, me. I'm 35 (mid life crisis...?), Italo Chilean (have both nationalities/passports), used to live in spain, italy and now in the netherlands. I've made some trips across Europe, 3 to 4 thousands km

Second, the lady (Bike). A BMW R1200gs from 2007, besides plannig to buy her an aluminium set of panniers and some paint decoration, original form the factory.

Third, and last, the trip (idea). Leaving the netherlands, and Europe, going east, through Russia to Vladivostok. Cross to Vancouver or Seattle, down to Los Angeles. Then, taking the route 66, to Chicago. Continuing to east, to New York, and down trough the east coast to Florida. Cross to Colombia or Ecuador, and riding south east, to Peru and finally Chile, to finish in Santiago. Probably broke, but hopefully happier than ever.
I'll be riding alone, with no time limit, but a fixed budget (around 12k to 15k euros). Plannig to camp, cook and do whatever to keep the expenses at the minimum.

I'll be gratefull of any replies, regarding any topic (safety, route, equipment, places, etc).

This is by far the greatest source of information that I have found, so a big THANKS to Susan and Grant!!!!!!!

Ps, English is not my native language, so in case I made any mistake, a big sorry!!!!