Believe it or not, riding high on a hog can be the adventure of a lifetime
Want to go the long way round? Or just find some forest trails and go motorcycle camping? This is where you get started.
You’d think this would be easy to explain. You’re interested in adventure in motorbike, some of that travel the world with only what you can carry stuff that everyone in the motorcycle world is talking about. You want to explore the unknown aboard your bike — camping, cooking and living The Good Life along the way.
Plan your trip
What do I need to know? Lots! But not nearly as much as you might think. Many people are put off because they think there is so much you need to know, so much planning and preparation, that they get bogged down in the morass of information they THINK they need, and never do it, because it all just seems too hard.
The truth is it’s actually pretty easy – anyone reading this, with a valid motorcycle license, and ANY motorcycle, can get on it and ride around the world. It’s BEEN DONE! We know people who got their license’s weeks before leaving, and made it all the way around. Tiny women, grandmothers and grandfathers, pensioners, big husky guys, fresh out of school kids, all have done it.
Having said that, there are a few things you should do to make the trip easier, safer and more fun, so read on!
Thank God for Friday—the gateway to a new weekend adventure. Celebrated in movies and songs, the weekend looms large in the imagination. It seduces us with the heady possibilities of recreation, relaxation, and romance. It’s our eagerly anticipated escape valve, a release from the daily grind. “Be in the habit of getting up bright and early on the weekends. Why waste such precious time in bed?”
Here are some exciting ideas:
Rent a house: It has all the comforts of home but provides the excitement of something new. Renting a house for the weekend gives you plenty of freedom—cook, watch movies, take naps on the couch, play board games…the possibilities are endless
Cruise to Nowhere: A cruise is always a great vacation option, but a week-long affair is a big commitment. Try a cruise to nowhere—a quick one- or two-night getaway on a cruise ship that goes, literally, nowhere. There are no ports of call, so you can focus strictly on relaxation and enjoy the ship’s amenities, including restaurants, spas, entertainment, shopping, swimming pools, and more. Sign up for a yoga class, watch a movie, hit the midnight buffet, and take in a comedy show—it’s all right there under one roof.
Go Camping: A weekend in the woods communing with nature is the perfect antidote for your hectic daily life. First, decide how much you want to rough it: You can stay in a rustic cabin, book a site with room for your car or RV or just sling on a backpack, go for a hike, and pitch a tent. Whatever your style, once you’re ensconced in nature, there’s usually plenty to do—hiking, swimming, fishing, and the all-important s’more-making around the campfire.
Be adventurous: Try for new adventurous sport which you have never tired. Options are many. Go for scuba driving, trekking, para-sailing, paragliding, rock climbing, river rafting. Discover yourself!
To be a tourist in your own town: Want an easy escape without going too far? Check into that quaint bed-and-breakfast or fancy hotel that you’ve always been curious about in your very own town. Let someone else cook breakfast, then explore the quirky sights and stores that you’ve passed by millions of times without stopping for a second look. Feed the ducks at the pond, drive around unfamiliar neighborhoods to admire the architecture. Ignore your usual haunts and reminders of the daily grind—no stopping into the grocery store or picking up a coffee. Instead, read the paper in the local park, and check out that little Thai place down the street—and fall in love with your hometown all over again.
Lastly take a look how exciting weekend trip could be. To show that lets look at a video of San Diego Road Trip
The next great weekend trip may just be next weekend. Start planning yours by taking a tour of our slide shows
The Himalayas begin in Pakistan stretching across India, Bhutan and Nepal until reaching China in the east. This is a majestic landscape of mountains, deep valleys and glaciers, dominated by Mount Everest at 8,848m above sea level. The region includes the 14 highest mountains in the world, and over 100 peaks over 7200m.
Himalayas
A holiday to the Himalayas offers travelers the opportunity to take in some of the great natural sights of Northern India and Nepal while being able to soak up some of the culture of the region as well.
The country most closely identified with the Himalayas is Nepal, home to eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks, including Everest. Nepal’s good value, range of accommodation standards and easy access to the mountains from its capital, Kathmandu, make it a favorite destination.
An alternative solution is Bhutan, the most exclusive destination in the Himalayas. A high tourist tax here – an attempt to retain Bhutan’s strong national identity and traditional values – has kept mass tourism out and closed the door to budget-conscious backpackers. The king has also banned mountaineering in Bhutan out of respect for the deities said to live among the country’s peaks, although high-altitude treks, such as the challenging Snowman Trek, are still possible.
An excellent good-value alternative to Nepal is India, which also boasts mighty mountains, an array of traditional festivals and fervent religious rituals. India has three significant mountainous regions: Ladakh, the largest district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir; the undersung area of Kumaon in Uttarakhand, and the former Buddhist kingdom of Sikkim in the shadow of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak.
Finally to the bookends of the Himalayas – Pakistan and Tibet – at the western and eastern ends, respectively. Few prospective visitors consider either destination, deterred by security risks in Pakistan and by travel restrictions in China, which have been tightened in recent years. Yet both regions are home to some spectacular high-altitude trekking routes and enriching cultural experiences.
Adventurous Himalayas
Paragliding
Well, describing this gigantic land form in a single word is challenging indeed. Extreme elevation, awe-striking weather, and diverse terrain, call globetrotters to unearth the treasures hidden among its gleaming peaks.
If you are the one who want thrill, excitement, serenity, nature’s best view all at one destination then the great Himalayan mountain are the place for you. Tourism in the Himalayas, thus, is wonderful experience. Trailing through the Himalayan region, brings you directly in contact with the country and its people, and helps to foster an appreciation of the mountain environments.
From thick forest to lush valleys, from tropical jungles to mighty hills, from different species of flora and fauna to romantic weather, Himalayan ranges have it all. Also indulge in adventure activities like trekking, rafting, skiing, mountaineering and many others like this
Adventurous souls who never worried about the danger they might be facing on those venturous routes, were the first to discover the paths which bold souls trek today. To satiate these hungry souls, Himalaya presents locations to fill every sense with thrill, mysticism, and the natural splendor of places seemingly untouched.
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Right time for traveling
The Himalayas cover a vast area but in general the best months to visit are March-May and September-November. An exception is Ladakh, where tourist facilities are only open between May and September.
Although Everest gets most of the headlines, but the Himalayas are vast, especially when you include mountain ranges west of the Indus – the Pamir, Hindu Kush and Karakoram. Trekking is the most popular activity, with a wide selection of possibilities, from deserts to jungles. It’s also popular to study Yoga or Meditation. White Water Rafting is popular in many places.
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