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morocco, 4x4

Mauritania 4x4 Trip with Guy | Planet Ride Desert Story

Follow Guy, Planet Ride’s local expert in Mauritania, from Nouakchott’s vehicle convoys to the Atar–Zouérate desert track and the “train du désert.” Expect real 500 km Sahara crossings, practical desert logistics, and the right vehicles (Patrol/Suburban) for remote terrain. A field-based story for riders who want to drive, not be driven.

botswana

Motorcycle Trip in Kenya (2026) with Fred | Planet Ride

Fred’s Kenya Motorcycle Trip (2026) — Ride the Rift Valley, Masai Mara and the Amboseli–Tsavo axis with a trusted local specialist based in Mombasa since 1998. Learn when to go, why a light enduro like the Honda XR 250 fits Kenya’s tracks, and how to choose guided vs self-guided riding. Two proven route ideas plus practical 2026 updates for navigation, connectivity and park access rules.

norway

Trollstigen: Norway’s Troll Road you should add to your next roadtrip

Trollstigen (the Troll Ladder) is Western Norway’s iconic rider’s climb: 11 tight hairpins, near-180° turns, and a summit viewpoint looking back over the switchbacks. Ride the full 106 km for the real roadtrip feel, and plan around its mid‑May to October opening window. In 2026, traffic timing, offline maps, and fast-changing mountain weather still make the difference between a postcard moment and a stressful run.

france

Balade moto Bretagne: unmissable stops & best roads

Balade moto Bretagne: Gulf of Morbihan, Finistère, Crozon, D787 Morlaix–Lannion, events & stays—plus 2026 tips to ride smarter.

peru

Top 5 Mythical Places in Peru

A top-5 selection built for riders: Machu Picchu at 2,430 m, the Sacred Valley’s classic sites, Colca Canyon up to 4,900 m, Lake Titicaca at 3,800 m, and Nazca’s geoglyphs. Short, concrete guidance on pacing for altitude, booking constraints (Machu Picchu cap noted in the source), and staying safe when coverage drops—plus a quick FAQ for planning.

namibia

Namibia safari: Félix’s expert tips for 2026 | Planet Ride

Namibia safari: Félix shares field-tested advice—12–14 days, 2,500–3,500 km, key pack list and must-sees—to plan a smarter 2026 roadtrip.

ecuador, 4x4

Road trip Equateur: Sophie on 4x4 self-drive | PR

Meet Sophie, Planet Ride’s Quito-based partner, and understand why a road trip equateur works so well in 4x4. She talks fly & drive logistics, the four regions you can combine in about two weeks, and what community encounters feel like when they’re done right. From the Avenue of Volcanoes to the Yasuní Amazon, plus a pro pacing tip to avoid altitude fatigue and a mini-FAQ for timing, seasons, and driving confidence.

argentina

The Red Bird: a motorcycle roadtrip through South America’s living cultures

The Red Bird: cultures of South America by bike — A solo, culture-driven motorcycle roadtrip by Sébastien Fantini. The Red Bird follows tango, candombe, chacarera and Andean rituals across Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. A 6‑month plan, about 10,000 km, on a Suzuki V‑Strom 250 with long-range autonomy—built for real encounters, not a checklist. Links included to follow the project and video.

brazil

New Milestone for Take A Way: Next Stop, Brazil

A 40,000+ km humanitarian ride reaches Brazil. In this interview, Take A Way shares Amazon dirt-track reality, two days on the river by boat, and the next mission: supporting 40+ kids in Rio’s favelas with €1,100 in school supplies. Practical rider insights included, from road conditions to pacing long, hot transit days.

france

Planet Ride Giveaway: Win Cosmo Connected | Roadtrip

Enter the Planet Ride giveaway with Cosmo Connected and ride more visible. This helmet-mounted brake light triggers when you decelerate and connects to an app with an alert sequence after an impact. Lightweight (150 g), magnetic mounting, fits any helmet (as stated). To participate, share and like the Planet Ride motorcycle travel page post and register—then wait for the random draw.

Most Beautiful Road of the Week: Skippers Canyon Road, New Zealand

Skippers Canyon Road near Queenstown is only 22 km, but it’s one of New Zealand’s most intimidating gravel drives: cliff exposure, tight passing, and serious focus required. Built by gold-rush miners (1883–1890), it drops into a deep canyon above the Shotover River, with warning signs, rockfall risk, and no barriers in places. Ride it only in daylight and good weather—then stop at Skippers Bridge (96 m long, 90 m high). Check rental insurance conditions before you go.

norway

The Road of the Week: Trollstigen, Norway’s most dramatic switchbacks

Trollstigen: Norway’s legendary switchbacksEleven hairpins, a 9% grade and the Stigfossen waterfall: Trollstigen is short, intense and unforgettable. This rider-focused guide covers the best approach via Ørnevegen, the Eidsdal–Linge ferry sequence, realistic timing (half-day on site), key viewpoints, seasonal closures and practical vehicle limits (12.4 m). Build your day so you ride it fresh—and enjoy the fjords before the climb.