research
To prepare I read a small stack of motorcycle travel books. Some were compilations of ride reports. I'll have to look around this weekend for the titles.
Reading countless blogs and forums here and on ADVRider.com provided a wealth of tips. I attended a HU travelers meeting before my first trip (and more before the last trip) and watch a few of Grant & Susan's DVDs. Try to make a record of when thing s happen, like big holidays, ex. Carnival and the wet season in the Amazon. You won't be able to make everything fit, but you might do better. Search for "annual weather" so you plan for some of the micro climates mentioned.
As I soaked up the stories I kept a running list of places to see, which I transferred to a Google Map. The next step is to do your best connecting the dots.
I use U.S. Passport & Travel Visa Services: Online Application, Visas Requirements. to get the basics on entry requirements.
Do try to learn some Spanish.
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Peter B
2008/09 - NJ to Costa Rica and back to NJ
2012/13 - NJ to Northern Argentina, Jamaica, Cuba and back to NJ
2023 - Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia...back to Peru.
Blogs: Peter's Ride
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