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Planet Ride roadtrip adventures: Clément interview

Interview with Clément Desmousseaux, Planet Ride Co‑Founder — Strategy, partner network, and the behind‑the‑scenes work that turns a motorized roadtrip into real freedom. Clément Desmousseaux shares his day‑to‑day at Planet Ride, what he rides in New Delhi, why the platform was built, and the trips that shaped him—from Portugal on foot to Ireland’s Ring of Kerry. A quick 2026 check at the end helps you plan what to verify before you go.

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Lapland Snowmobile: Unusual Stops

Discover five unusual stops to add to a Lapland snowmobile road trip: ice floating, ice fishing, snow hotels, reindeer races and Santa Claus.

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Corse en moto: the best routes for your road book (2026)

Cap Corse on the D80, the legendary D81 west coast, the Porto–Piana corniche and a southern loop to Bonifacio: four Corsican rides worth a place on your road book. Short, rider-focused notes on where to stop (Erbalunga, Nonza, Saint-Florent, Agriates, Île-Rousse) plus 2026-ready tips on reservations, offline navigation and road-surface variability—built for smooth days and safer pacing.

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Road trip USA moto: 13 incredible places (Part 1)

From Denali’s vastness to the Everglades’ heat and water, this first chapter of our 51-stop USA list spotlights 13 must-see places. Each stop includes what it is, why it matters for riders, when to visit and practical 2026 planning notes.

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Top 5 Motorcycle Roadtrips in Europe Under €1,000

Top 5 Europe rides under €1,000—real routes, real rhythm. From Porto to Andalusia (10 days, 2,000+ km) to Tuscany (1,200 km), Sicily (1,500 km), Romania’s Transfăgărășan, and Ireland’s Atlantic loop (1,600 km). Quick 2026 planning tips plus a mini‑FAQ to keep your budget tight without killing the ride.

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Motorcycle roadtrip in Europe: 5 top destinations

Five reliable destinations for a motorcycle roadtrip in Europe: Corsica, Scotland, the Canaries, the Alps and Portugal, with practical pacing, season and planning tips.

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Colombia autotour: meet Laura, Planet Ride specialist

Based in Medellín, Laura designs Colombia autotours with a local driver for a smoother, safer experience. In this interview, she shares why she moved to Colombia, how her routes connect Bogotá, the Coffee Region, Tayrona and Cartagena, and what makes each region feel like a different country. A practical, human look at the journeys Planet Riders can live on the ground.

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Cosmo Connected: a connected brake light for your helmet

Cosmo Connected boosts motorcycling safety with a helmet-mounted, eye-level brake light that illuminates on deceleration and supports an alert workflow after impact. Lightweight (150 g) and rated up to 8 hours, it charges via USB and mounts magnetically on most helmets. The companion app adds trip sharing—handy for regrouping with friends or reassuring family. Original pricing: €119 standard, €129 collector matte black. A smart visibility layer for riders and other helmeted commuters.

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Top 7 Safaris You Should Do at Least Once in Your Life (2026 Edition)

Top 7 Safaris You Must Do Once From Botswana’s Okavango waterways to Kruger’s Big Five and Nepal’s Chitwan jungle, here are seven safari experiences that truly deliver. Get the feel of each destination, the best seasons to go, how long to plan, and practical access tips—from self-drive 4x4 routes to key park gateways—so you can choose the right journey without overplanning.

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Roadtrip in Norway: Julien’s Winter Van Story

Three weeks solo in an ’80s van named Cheyenne: Julien drives Norway’s west coast fjords, then pushes 4,000 km to the Arctic Circle—without heating and with winter weather changing by the hour. A grounded portrait of freedom, fatigue, and autonomy, plus practical planning answers and what still needs checking today before you go.

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The Most Beautiful Road of the Week: Tianmen Road, China

Drive Tianmen Road in Hunan, China: an 11 km ribbon of asphalt with 99 hairpins climbing from roughly 200 m to over 1,200 m. Along the way: bridges, cliff views, and the iconic “Heaven’s Gate” arch (131 m high, 30 m wide). This mini-guide keeps it practical for 2026—timing, access flow, offline prep, and how to pace a short-but-intense ascent without turning it into a race.

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Motorcycle Travel: Mélusine Mallender Interview

Motorcycle travel, told from the saddle: Mélusine Mallender shares why she rides, what solo travel changes for women, and two defining stories—an off-road breakdown near a Mongolian ger and an unexpected roadside moment in Iran. A grounded interview about vulnerability, respect earned in kilometers, and practical decisions that keep a roadtrip safe—plus what to re-check before leaving in 2026.

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