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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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Travel blog selection: 10 inspiring reads (2026)

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.

Roadtrip in Australia: Thomas’ 27,762 km Loop

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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Pan-American Highway surf roadtrip: Sally & Tom

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.

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Peugeot revives scooter roadtrip culture with the legendary Django

A scooter roadtrip is a different rhythm—lighter, closer to the road, and surprisingly capable. From the 1956 Saigon–Paris feat on Peugeot S57s to the modern Django Adventure tribute, this piece revisits the Django heritage, what makes the Peugeot Django special, and six on-the-road vignettes with real travel habits. Finish with a tight FAQ to plan your own ride.

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Roadtrip moto: Paris to Milan by scooter (Django)

Django Adventure: Paris–Milan on a scooter. A stage-by-stage recap from Paris to Metz, Stuttgart, Mandeure, the Alps and Milan—plus what it teaches about long scooter travel: pacing, detours, roadside maintenance, and mountain weather swings. Includes a short FAQ and where to follow the next episodes via Planet Ride and the Django Adventure site.

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Vespa tour Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca (2026)

Ride Italy’s heel on a classic Vespa from Otranto to Santa Maria di Leuca. A coastal loop built on easy stops—Porto Badisco, Santa Cesarea Terme—plus a pro pacing tip and practical 2026 notes on offline maps, heat, parking rules and documents. Perfect for riders who want Salento’s sea breeze, village light and lighthouse views without turning the day into a grind.

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Motorcycle trip planning: Venturide world tour

Venturide: a 12‑month motorcycle world tour (Jean Malissard)