I started my trip without a GPS, not really wanting to bother with an electronic item on my handlebars, electronic maps for each country and another potential theft item. I bought quite a few paper maps off the internet before leaving home and figured that this would be adequate. Then, I discovered quickly how...
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I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of KLRs that I have seen on my trip so far. I’d estimate that something like 1/3 of the international motorcycle riders that I have met have been riding KLRs. Most of the other KLR riders I’ve met have made far fewer modifications to their bikes than...
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Since February 25, 2010, I’ve spent 59 nights in Argentina and Chile. I’ve camped a few times, spent a (very) few nights in good hotels, spent several nights in good enough hotels (aka not very nice), and for the balance of the trip, have stayed in hostels of varying quality. At almost all of...
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I’ve learned many things on this trip so far. One of the oddest things I’ve learned though is to never ask old men for directions. One would likely be better off asking one of the many dogs lying around. At least they won’t pretend to know and send you off in the wrong direction. ...
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