Where to begin planning my first big trip?
So where do I begin?
I've decided which bike im buying (XT660Z Tenere) and I know my destination (Cape Town). I have a time frame in mind (16 weeks) and I've pretty much chosen my route (West Africa route). So where do I go from here?
My Questions are.
When do I go?
What Visas do I get in advance?
Where do I get visas en route?
Do I need a Carnet for my bike?
Insurance requirements?
Roughly how much money will I need?
What countries do I avoid?
Which borders are problematic?
I'm sure I will have many other questions, but I'm at the very early stages of planning my trip.
I already have a BMW GSA but I think a smaller bike would be better, so I'm on the hunt for an XT660Z now.
All advice is gratefully received and if you think of anything else, please shout up Thanks in advance.
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