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Sri Lanka: Arugam Bay > Kumana National Park
Mar 29 2025 | Here's a brief on how I did a "self-safari" to Kumana, an awesome, action-packed afternoon ride. Going on safari is a big...
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Sri Lanka: Trincomalee > Arugam Bay
Sharing info on my 2-sector solo ride from Trinco to Arugam Bay on a rental scooter, and regarding my 3-day stay in Arugam, including a "self safari" to Kumana Park.
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Sri Lanka: Sigiriya >Trincomolee
Details on my ride to and stay at Trincomalee, a great stop on a 21-day Sri Lanka solo motorcycle tour.
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Sri Lanka: Negombo > Sigiriya
Describes my rental bike pick up in Negombo and ride to and stay in Sigiriya, one of the world's great historical sites.
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Sri Lanka: Prep for 21-Day Tour
Mar 2025 | Why Sri Lanka? I traveled to Sri Lanka twice, in 1999 and 2018, gaining a massive appreciation of the place - it's truly a...
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Sumba: Rua Beach > Waingapu
Indonesia | Oct 2024 | Section 2 of my ride in Sumba, from the beach and surfing area in Rua to Waingapu, the major city in the east of...
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Mindoro: Roxas > Puerto Galera
The last section of a 3-day Mindoro Loop solo motorcycle ride on a rental KTM 390 Adv.
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Mindoro: Puerto Galera > Sablayan
The ride from Puerto Galera across a river to Sablayan. Google says the route doesn't exist - but it can be done.
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Luzon: Baler > Angeles
Baler to Angeles solo motorcycle ride via Aurora National Park.
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Bali East Loop
Indonesia | Oct 2023 | Here's a recap of my 1-week or so ride around the east of Bali. This a fun and simple ride that can be easily done by anyone on a rental scooter. After 30+ years visiting Bali and never making it further north of Ubud, this tour was a nice slice of adventure and some great exposure to the rest of the island, people and culture. My travel plan started with a pre-arrival rental from my long-time scooter connect Pande at Bali Bliss. Terms were a relatively
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West Bali & East Java by Motorcycle <>
Details about a 7-day West Bali and East Java solo motorcycle tour.
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Vietnam: Mu Cang Chai > Phu Yen
The ride from Mu Cang Chai to Phu Yen via the Khau Pha Pass, and details on one night stay in Phu Yen.
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Vietnam: Sa Pa > Mu Cang Chai
Section 8 of my north Vietnam journey from Sa Pa to and stay in Mu Cang Chai. One of the top rides/stays of the trip.
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Vietnam: Dong Van > Ha Giang
Section 5 of my north Vietnam journey. Here's an update on the ride from Dong Van to Ha Giang, along with details on my 2-day stay in Ha Gia
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Vietnam: Cao Bang > Bao Lac
Here's details on my ride from Cao Bang to Beo Lac via Pac Bo, in northern Vietnam near the China border.
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