Planning

  • Hey, What About the Vaccines?

    Hey, What About the Vaccines?

    Shots Anyone? You absolutely cannot be squeamish about getting poked if you want to travel the entire western coast of the African continent. The amazing Keyshalis at Passport Health worked through my entire list of countries – yes, each one – telling (scaring) me about the various viruses going around and what I would need…

  • Why Cape (Town) to (Nord)Kapp?

    Why Cape (Town) to (Nord)Kapp?

    Why do anything? Well, after previously completing a much longer ride (https://thebikerboyz.com) with some friends, and then ultimately, just me and Alex, I decided I really missed being on the road but wanted to get out there by myself. I haven’t been to Africa in more than two decades, but I did make a trip…

  • Shipping Your Motorcycle from Chicago to Cape Town

    Shipping Your Motorcycle from Chicago to Cape Town

    It’s 2025 right? Not in the world of commercial shipping for consumers it seems. It would seem like a pretty straightforward process. You find a shipping company that will ship your motorcycle from port to port, location to port to port, or location to port to port to location (door to door). Start by googling…

  • Gear – Packing Right and Packing Light

    Gear – Packing Right and Packing Light

    With less than 100lbs total, not too bad! Can you find each item? Obviously, some of the items are not necessary, but are for comfort and boredom busting! What’s not in the photo, is my clothing: