Blog Blog. A few thoughts I wanted to get out of my head.
It is already 8 years since I quit my career and left Australia with the idea to ride my bucket list before I reach the age where we start making excuses. I’ve written previously how I felt compelled to not wait until retirement to start the ‘one day’ things so […]
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<revised> In Japan over a thousand years a complex set of unwritten rules has developed that society follows. It was described to me once by a Japanese person as feeling like an actor once you step out your front door because there are so many actions one must always do […]
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For a long period I used to regret the dumb stuff I did. Now I only regret what I did not do. Friends view life differently to me and by societies reckoning have taken longer strides. But there are no set paths you must follow, and just a limited amount […]
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2018 has to be one of the best years of my life. I can hardly comprehend all the riding I did this year. January seems long ago. As we age years pass in the blink of an eye, I did not know it was possible still to slow time down. […]
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I hope to complete half of my my initial bucket list of rides in the coming months. Every trip I gather experience to try something more ambitious. I’m riding places now solo I never imagined. This has reaffirmed I might not be a total dumbass and there is some merit […]
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The type of motorcycle does not matter. The wind on my face is the same.
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It is cherry blossom season in Japan. This signals the arrival of Spring and much more. April is the beginning of the new year, the end of a cold winter. It is the end of school year, girls can be seen in special kimonos at graduation ceremonies. They will soon […]
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Sitting around in the hotel courtyard having a beer on a warm night before I was due to start my Philippine ride I was invited to join a bunch of young guys.One guy had a beautiful black Ducati Scrambler and became interested in my tour. Mentioning I will post it […]
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Travelling around SE Asia has been wonderful and an eye opener. I used to think make yourself more visible and ride defensive to be safe and wrote a lengthy article some years ago on all things to be more visible and their effectiveness measured in studies. I just can’t believe […]
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I am a fan of motorcycles. All of them are great. A 125cc scooter is more fun, more empowering than driving any car. I do not bother to explain why to people anymore since everyone only sees things from their own perspective hence it is a waste of time to […]
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Ten years ago. Taken at the Australian ‘Mt Panorama’ racetrack in Bathurst NSW. I was on my way to Melbourne and grossly under equipped for such a ride. It is about the same distance as LA to Vancouver which even from afar I know to be a big change in […]
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Now and again I see someone on social media referring to a ‘famous moto blogger’. Being curious I wander over to YouTube to hear what is being broadcast by these celebrated individuals. I wondered, do that many regular motorcyclists really watch ‘this is me riding my bike to the shop’ […]
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Memories of riding Spain. Edited the rubbish I wrote and photos of original post. Link in bio – fixed! #motorcycleroads #motorcycleroutes #motorcyclediaries #motorcycletouring #motorcycletravel #motorcycleadventure #motorcyclejourneys #andalusia #andalucia #puertodevelefique
Farewell my past. #nolookingback #churchoftheopenroad #myroadisforevernew #turnthepage #motorcyclelife #motorcyclephotography #motorcycleadventure #motorcycletouring #motorcycletravel #japantravel #japancountryside #backroadstravel #roadslesstraveled #solorider #solotraveler
I found this wonderful place on my recent Hokkaido ride that is now published on the blog. #hokkaidotrip #hokkaido_lovers #hokkaidotouring #hokkaido #motorcycleroutes #motorcyclejourneys #motorcycletouring #motorcycleadventure #motorcycletravel #niceview #peacefullplace #visittheblogformore
I had wonderful time chatting to young rider from Philippines today on ferry from Hokkaido which reminded me how much I miss riding Philippines and other places since covid. This photo 2018 on my way to Baler where the movie Apocalypse Now famous beach scene was shot. #motorcycleadventure #motorcycletravel #motorcyclelife #motorcycletouring #motorcycleride #itsmorefuninthephilippines #baler #charliedontsurf #mototravelling #lifebeforecovid #hondacrf250l
My life, my rules. #hokkaido #snowsheds #theta #theta360 #macna #nolanhelmet #yamahafjr1300 #mylifemyrules #goyourownway #motorcyclelife #motorcycleroads #motorcyclejourneys #motorcycleadventure #motorcycletouring #motorcyclephotography #motorcycletravel #japantravel #franklymydearidontgiveadamn
Riding tunnels in summer feels like stepping into a fridge. So nice 😊 #motorcyclelife #motorcyclejourneys #motorcycletravel #motorcycletouring #yamahafjr1300 #nolanhelmet #thetaz1 #tunnelvision #summerriding #solotouring #coolerunderground #japantravel #japantouring #japanmotorcycletour #onlytwowheels
Summer riding in Japan is crystal clear rivers and emerald green cedar trees. #motorcycletouring #motorcyclelife #summermotorcycling #summermotorcyclejacket #japancountryside #japansummer #japantour #toyamaprefecture #saltyicecream #rstaichi #nolanhelmet #blueskies #motorcycletrip #motorcycletravels #solorider
Tunnels are my friend when the humidity hits 70%. Summer tour starts now 🤩 #motorcyclelife #japansummer #peakhumidity #motorcycletouring #motorcycleadventure #motolife #motorcyclephotography #hotdaycooltunnel #motorcycletravel #motorcycletrip #fjr1300 #nikonz50 #nolanhelmet #rstachi #tunnellife #motorcyclejourneys #daretotrysomethingnew
Nepal is in my top three places I want to return to once travel is possible. I just moved my ride report across from old blog and enhanced many of the photos. #nepal #kathmandu #himalayas #scenicflight #motorcycletouring #motorcycletravel #motorcycleadventure #friendlypeople
Riding green canyons in Japan. #mototravelling #motorcycleroads #motorcycletouring #motoexplorer #japantrip #realjapan #yamahafjr1300 #nikonz50 #iwateprefecture #treecanyon #sporttouring #greenjapan #motorcyclejourneys
Enjoy the silence. #motorcycletravel #motorcycletouring #motorcycleroads #motorcycleadventure #macna #tsumagoipanoramaline #tsumagoi #thisisthelifeforme #atease #japantrip #japantravel #realjapan
Exploring the roads less traveled. #motorcyclephotography #motorcycleroutes #motorcycleadventure #motorcycletouring #motorcycletravel #backroadstravel #iwateprefecture #japancountryside #thetaz1 #nolanhelmet #yamahafjr1300 #macna #roadslesstraveled
Hello old friend, nice to ride your curves. #venusline #nagano #motorcycleroads #motorcycleroutes #motorcyclephotography #motorcycleadventure #motorcycleride #motorcycletouring #motorcycletrip #motorcycletravel #motorcycledreams #thetaz1 #yamahamotorcycles #fjr1300 #theta360 #macna #japantrip #motojapan
At least the tunnels are dry. Very wet tour in the usually dry May in Japan. #miyazaki #hiddenroads #backroadstravel #motorcycletouring #motorcycleroutes #motorcycleadventure #japantrip #kyushuride #solorider #theta360 #nolanhelmet #macna #fjr1300 #motorcyclelife
