Across Asia on The Chook Chaser
BY EGLE GERULAITYTE Chantal Simons has just completed one hell of a journey. She rode her Yamaha XT250 all the way from East Timor to...
Grease and Graphite
BY AMANDA ZITO I think it’s pretty safe to say that most motorcyclists have at least two passions. Motorcycles, and that other thing....
Life After Adventure: Surviving…Home
QUESTION: After spending a really long time on the road, coming back home has been quite a shock, and I’m finding it very hard to...
First Aid: Motorcycle Emergencies
BY GEORGIA MELVILLE As a paramedic, I am used to turning up the scene of an accident after it has happened. The initial shock of...
Pack Light, Travel Light
BY LIZ KEILY So you are dreaming of your big adventure ride; an expedition. Months and maybe years of research and you have a planned...
From Iran and Around the World: The Extraordinary Life of Mahsa
BY EGLE GERULAITYTE Iranian-born Mahsa Homayounfar defies all convention. Currently living in Spain, she runs a travel agency providing authentic cultural experiences and rides the...
Buy Happiness, Not Stuff
BY ELISA WIRKALA 2012 was a hard year. Work was exhausting, and my $30,000 in school debt would have been challenging enough to manage on...
Crash Bars, Skid Plates, Rescue Dogs, and International Friendships
BY MARK CARRERA – GS GIANTS ARTICLE SPONSORED BY OUTBACK MOTORTEK USA EAST “Kelli and I were very inspired by the outback of Central Asia...
Managing Fears: Techniques to Quiet Your Mind While Riding
QUESTION: As a follow-up to your answer about head vs. gut fears, what strategies does everyone use to have these head fears “fly through one...
Meet Blinkin, the Chinese ADV Hero
BY EGLE GERULAITYTE Upon hearing ‘Chinese’ and ‘motorcycle’ in one sentence, most people consider it sacrilege, throw their hands up in horror and refuse to...