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Traveling Across Europe by Motorcycle: Emmanuelle

Solo on a Ducati Scrambler, Emmanuelle set off for four months with no fixed itinerary—spring in the south, summer in the north. In this rider portrait, she shares the early reality of her Europe motorcycle roadtrip: rain days, quiet Spanish and Portuguese backroads, village nights, and the human encounters that shape long journeys. Plus one pacing tip that changes everything on solo rides.

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Van roadtrip: help Estelle & Thomas build a Combi

Wanago: back a VW Combi build and roadtrip it from Belfort. Estelle & Thomas (6,000+ km, 7 VW meetings) are converting a classic T2 with a practical layout—bed, storage, water, gas, charging. Contributors can rent the finished van when it’s available, with pickup in Belfort for routes into Alsace, Jura, Switzerland, the Black Forest and the Vosges.

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Léo & Coco: a Royal Enfield roadtrip across France

Two friends set off on a Royal Enfield for a full voyage moto france: 6,500 km in 19 days, almost entirely within France. From the Vosges ridgelines and Chamonix to the Route Napoléon, Menton, Toulouse, the Ariège Pyrenees, a Gironde boat crossing, Loire castles, Paris, Pointe du Raz, Normandy and Verdun—this ride diary shares the route, the pacing, and the mindset: plan wide, improvise close.

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Provence by motorcycle: hilltop villages & mountain roads

Ride Provence: villages & mountain roads

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Discover Paris Walks Off the Beaten Track (2026)

9 Paris strolls that feel like a detour

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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.

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Interview: European Mob Trip — 2,450 km by moped from France to Venice

Two childhood friends from central France plan a bold moped loop to Venice: around 2,450 km in 20 days, riding vintage Peugeot 101 and 103 Vogue. In this interview, they share why they chose Italy, the one place they don’t want to miss (Portofino), and the essentials they pack—spark plug spares, tube repair, cycling shorts—plus the light-travel mindset that keeps old engines alive on long days.

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Motorized roadtrip platform: Planet Ride at StartUp Tour

TourMag’s StartUp Tour 2015 shortlisted Planet Ride in the APST “Innovative Service” category, among 12 French travel startups. Discover what the trophy is, who else was selected by Amadeus and APST, and find the original voting link to support Planet Ride’s motorized roadtrip approach—built with specialist partners and local expertise. Check today’s validity of the voting page before acting.

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Roadstr: The joy of driving a classic car—made accessible

Drive a classic without owning one. Roadstr connects enthusiasts and owners across France for day rentals or weekend roadtrips—often for around €100/day depending on the model. Learn how the platform works, what the deposit and insurance conditions can look like, and how to plan realistic 150–250 km days on the right backroads. Includes a 2026 checklist (ZFE, mileage, offline maps).

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Campervan roadtrip: best planning websites (2026)

Plan smarter: the best websites & apps for a campervan roadtrip in 2026. Caramaps, Park4night, Kiwipal, peer-to-peer rentals, and compact setups—plus what’s changed recently (offline, bookings, tighter rules) and a Planet Ride pacing tip to avoid fatigue. Includes a short FAQ for daily driving distance, bookings, and dead-zone tools.

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Campervan roadtrip in Occitanie: coast route 2026

Ride Occitanie’s coast by campervan: Argelès-sur-Mer, Agde and Le Grau-du-Roi. Two easy directions, realistic drive times, and 2026 updates (booking, offline maps, ZFE/Crit’Air, heat). Built for beach days and stress-free service stops, with a tight 4–7 day pacing plan and local detours into the Camargue and Cap Béar.

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Everything You Need to Know When Flying for the First Time (2026)

You’re flying for the first time before a motorcycle or 4x4 roadtrip? This 2026 mini-guide covers booking timing, documents, baggage strategy for riding gear, the airport sequence (check-in to gate), and simple in-flight habits to land fresher. Includes a Planet Ride fatigue-management tip for planning day one and a short FAQ for common first-time questions.

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