Archives: Tour of the Americas
From Alaska to the very south of South America, I’m traveling mostly by motorbike to experience the land and soul of these vast continents. The details of the journey are anything but what I expected, yet the product is so valuable I would change not a thing. Here, I share the details and leave the product for you to discover.
There’s no denying the diversity of Texas. Some things like agriculture and the oil industry are everywhere. But this state is huge, and very little else stays the same from mile to mile or day to day. On a ride, this means looking forward to the best of the state and being ready for its […]
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This Thursday quickly becomes the least favorite day of their entire trip for Ben and Matty. Packed, ready to leave, and nearly riding down the road onward to Oregon and California, Ben learns he’s not only out of money but seriously worse than out of money — and by more than anyone cares to mention. […]
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The next few days in Seattle are full of adventure, holiday, work, and play. We finally rouse ourselves from bed the morning after Oktoberfest, and someone mentions breakfast at the 5-Spot. The wait outside is casual as Ben, Matty, and crew nurse hangovers with an air of glamor only well practiced drinkers possess. If I […]
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We start pre-gaming for the bar early in the evening. I head south from Broadway with Ben, Matty, Katie, Marie, and Jakob to their friend’s apartment. It’s a nice place, and it looks very new. The outside of the building shines with ambient light; beautifully tiled walkways lead us from the street to the front […]
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The ordeal at the border put a big dent in the day’s schedule. As we ride into Washington, the sun looms threateningly low in the western sky. We stop at the Texaco to shake the nerves from our bodies and use a much needed toilet. To not look like a total mooch, I fuel my […]
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