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Hello from Austria

Hey there

my name is Chris and I'm from Austria. I'm 29 years old and I've finally decided that I can wait no longer. Bored as hell by day to day life and inspired by all those wonderful stories on the HUBB, I've decided to ride around the world on my motorbike. Provided I can get all the necessary visas in time, my trip should start in late June or early July.

The rough itinerary is as follows: Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Greece, Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia, Russia, South Korea, Canada, United States, Scotland, England and Wales, France, Germany, Switzerland, and back to Austria.

I know I miss out on a lot of exciting places in South America, Africa, the Middle East, the Indian sub-continet, South-East Asia, Australia, and so on. But I consider my first RTW trip only as the beginning of a long journey and I can't wait to get out there.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you and getting to know fellow travelers around the world.

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Congratulations for your trip! And welcome to the HUBB!
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Na dann herzlich willkommen im Forum . Ich sehe in Deinem Profil das Du BMW fährst. Welches Modell?

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Hallo Thomas

ich fahre eine 1200 GS Adeventure. Und du?

"Just like Ewan and Charlie's" könnte ja sowohl eine 1150 als auch eine 1200 GS Adventure sein.

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Baie welkom en sterkte met jou beplanning van jou groot toer.
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Hallo Thomas

ich fahre eine 1200 GS Adeventure. Und du?

"Just like Ewan and Charlie's" könnte ja sowohl eine 1150 als auch eine 1200 GS Adventure sein.

Christian
Hallo Christian,
ich fahre auch eine 1200 GSA. Lebe noch in USA, werde aber 2012 nach Hamburg umziehen. Vielleicht trifft man sich mal auf den alten Kontinent
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Are you coming to German meeting in early June?
I have also R1200GS
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Are you coming to German meeting in early June?
I have also R1200GS
I will leave the US on May 1st 2012. I assume at this point I'll make it to Germany by the end of July (i.e. 3 month, give or take)
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