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Get an ESTA USA with a free online application: what to know in 2026

Before your US roadtrip, your ESTA USA is the first checkpoint. Learn what it is, what “free online application” really means, and how to avoid the mistakes that cause refusals—especially with dual nationality or simple form typos. Plus, a short mini-guide to keep your first 48 hours smooth (offline docs, light first drive, pickup buffers, and coverage reality).

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Roadtrip Africa: 4x4 Immersion in the Kalahari

In the Wild: Kalahari 4x4 Immersion

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When to go on a roadtrip in Portugal?

Roadtrip in Portugal: when to go by region (North, Lisbon, Center, Algarve). 2026-ready tips to avoid rain, heat and crowds—plan smarter.

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Marcel’s Playbook for a Successful Motorcycle Roadtrip in the USA

Marcel shares what really matters for a motorcycle roadtrip USA: choosing the right route, pacing your days, and matching the bike to the experience. In Planet Ride’s first online conference (about 40 minutes) with Baptiste, he breaks down the USA trips on offer—from Route 66 to the American West—plus the small, field-proven logistics (fuel, offline maps, hydration) that keep the ride smooth.

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Vietnam by motorbike: Cynthia’s 3,385 km ride from Saigon to Sapa

Cynthia rode 3,385 km across Vietnam by motorbike—starting with zero manual-bike experience. From buying a Honda Win in Saigon to riding through rain, dense traffic, and long northern climbs to Sapa, her 2015 account captures the freedom (and the risks) of two wheels. Includes a pro rider tip on pacing your first days, plus what to verify before a 2026 departure.

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Fabrice’s Initiatory Motorcycle Roadtrip Across West Africa

Fabrice’s 7,000 km 125cc ride from Lagos to Dakar—told as a candid interview. Learn how he prepared on the ground, what a small bike teaches on big distances, and why West Africa rewards patience. Includes a pro pacing tip to avoid riding tired and a short 2026 FAQ for planning today.

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A Round-the-World Inspiration in 10 Travel Blogs (2026 Edition)

10 travel blogs that fuel your next roadtrip: family world tours, motorbike culture, documentary travel, and photography craft. A curated 2026 reading list with direct links, plus a rider’s pacing tip to turn inspiration into safer days on the road and a short FAQ for planning when seasons, permits, and network coverage matter most. Ideal before you book anything—just to find your angle and go.

Thomas’ Roadtrip in Australia, Day by Day

Follow Thomas’ three-month Australia loop: Sydney to the Blue Mountains, red-center miles near Alice Springs, Uluru at 20,000 km, then tropical Queensland via Cairns, Brisbane and the Gold Coast—before a final forest detour to Mapleton and the Glass House Mountains. A day-by-day travel log built for inspiration, with real pacing advice for long drives and solo travel—ending back in Sydney at 27,762 km and one big lesson: distance shapes everything here.

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See You Soon: a van roadtrip across Europe’s surf coastlines

Van surf roadtrip: Spain to Portugal (See You Soon)

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Django Adventure — Stage 2: Bordeaux to Soria (via the Basque Coast & Navarra)

From Bordeaux vineyards to Madrid nights, this stage of the Django Adventure links Arcachon, Biarritz, Pamplona, Bardenas Reales, Soria and Sigüenza. A rider-focused recap with the right stops, maintenance habits that keep a trip rolling, and practical 2026 connectivity guidance (eSIM + offline maps) for when coverage drops outside towns.

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The Most Beautiful Road of the Week: France’s Route Napoléon (RN85)

Ride Route Napoléon, France’s legendary RN85 from Golfe-Juan to Grenoble. Around 300 km of flowing bends, historic stops (Grasse, Castellane, Gap, Laffrey) and practical 2026 planning tips. Best enjoyed as a 2-day road trip in France to keep the pace safe, the stops meaningful, and the riding pleasure intact.

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Surf-Trip on the Pan-American Highway: A Roadtrip Like No Other

A British surf couple quits the UK for a year-long motorcycle surf-trip along the Pan-American Highway. From a 10-litre tank and 360 km range to a $16/day routine, tent nights in the tropics, and 20,000 km without major trouble, Sally and Tom share what really matters on the road: simplicity, pacing, and staying flexible as you chase waves down the Pacific coast.