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Discover Paris Walks Off the Beaten Track (2026)

9 Paris strolls that feel like a detour

italy

Couple Travel: 4 Unexpected Destinations for a Roadtrip

Four couple-friendly escapes built for momentum: Puglia on a Vespa, Bangkok-to-beach Thailand, a South Africa safari reset, and sunny Florida. Each vignette gives what it is, why it works for two, and where to stop—plus a short mini-guide to keep driving days realistic, reduce friction, and plan smarter for 2026 with offline maps, booking logic, and a quick FAQ.

germany

Travel diary: Lausanne to Düsseldorf on a Royal Enfield Bullet 350

A 700 km backroad ride on a 1982 Royal Enfield Bullet: garage prep in Valais, rain in the Swiss Jura, Alsace detours, Vosges nature parks, Saarbrücken nights and an Eifel finale under cold drizzle. A first-person road diary with the small details that matter on a low-powered vintage bike—navigation, fatigue, fuel stops, and improvising when mechanics push back.

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Summer Motorcycle Gear Favorites (2016 Selection)

A sharp, rider-first selection of summer motorcycle gear from Planet Ride’s 2016 favorites. From a ventilated jacket and airy gloves to warm-weather riding sneakers, plus smart luggage that replaces the backpack: 39 L saddlebags and a 46 L top case. Practical cues on when each item matters on real rides, with a short FAQ and a note on what to verify today.

united-states

Top 5 on Route 66: Unusual Stops Worth the Detour (2026)

Five quirky Route 66 detours that actually fit a rider’s day: St. Louis and its Gateway Arch, the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Chain of Rocks Bridge, the art-moderne U-Drop Inn in Shamrock, and Santa Fe’s Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Includes realistic stop timings, rider pacing advice for 2026, and practical navigation notes for remote stretches.

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When to go on an Australia roadtrip?

Plan an Australia roadtrip by season—not guesswork. From Western Australia to the Top End, the Red Centre and Tasmania, discover the best travel windows region by region, where to stop, and what to avoid (wet season, cyclones, extreme heat). Plus pacing advice—4–6 hours of real driving—and a pro planning tip to keep long routes smooth, safe, and genuinely enjoyable.

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Planet Ride x RED LED Video: Get Your Travel Film Edited

Get a 3-minute edited roadtrip film: Planet Ride teamed up with RED LED Video to turn your raw clips into a watchable story. Discover why RED LED was created, what makes it different from automated editing tools, who’s behind the team, and how the original Early Bird offer worked (USA/Canada trips, box shipped about a week after payment, upload on return, edit delivered afterward). Includes a practical filming tip to help your editor build a real narrative.

united-states

When to Go on a USA Road Trip?

Discover when to plan your USA road trip with confidence. From the spring blooms of the Southwest and the shoulder seasons that avoid extreme desert heat and monsoon storms, to summer high-country riding in Colorado and the classic autumn colors of the Northeast, this practical guide from Planet Ride helps motorcyclists, drivers and RV travelers pick the optimal months. Learn weather tips, regional timing and safety considerations to make the most of every mile. Plan smart and ride safely today.

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Interview with Thomas, a Professional Photographer: 3 Months on the Road in Canada & Alaska

Explore a Roadtrip Canada story through Thomas’ firsthand interview: three months across Canada and Alaska, from Denali hikes to Dalton/Dempster-style gravel driving. He shares how he planned the strict minimum, why renting a 4x4 made sense, what went wrong (punctures, fog, distances), and the safety pacing rule we use to keep remote northern days realistic.

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Interview: William, Expert in Motorcycle Travel in Ecuador

Road trip equateur with William: insider interview. From Andes altitude and fast-changing weather to the bikes that fit Ecuador best, William explains what makes motorcycling here so freeing—and how yearly local reconnaissance helps you ride beyond the classic loop. Learn where to pause near Lake San Pablo, how to pace mountain days, and what to plan for in 2026 (offline maps, layers, altitude).