Africa content
Travel reports, much of Europe as well as South Africa.
"I tried in winter 2002-2003 to circumnavigate the medditerranean intentionally without any preparations such as a carnet or visa. And I succeeded till tunisia..." In Dutch and English.
Takayuki Nezasa, traveling in Africa on his motorcycle. "in 'Library' there is much information about GPS, Road Condition, Accommodation and so on in English." plus of course Japanese.
What can you do after a two year stay in South Africa if it is just too hard to leave the black continent? You take three months off, load your scrambler and drive home to good old Germany
Desert travel Forum listing mined areas of the world - useful for travellers to Africa especially. Site is in German only, but you can use a translator.
Single journeys from 24 up to 60 days or combination trips up to 18 weeks. Africa pure. Enough time to see this continent with other eyes.
Africa travels by KTM, hints and tips, German only - Afrika reist durch KTM, Tips und Spitzen.
Through Africa and the Congo, with 4wd, by a couple of German bikers. Site is in German only, lots of good pictures.
His 2004 motorbike trip from Sweden to Senegal on a 1995 Yamaha XT 600E.
www.dakar.se
"With a Landcruiser acrosss Sahara and Africa. (We) were... the first tourists since 12 years in South Sudan... (In this webpage) you find our Africa Overland reports, country informations, GPS-coordinates, tips and tricks." They also have an English site.
Global Rescue is the premier provider of medical, security and evacuation services worldwide and is the only company that will come to you, wherever you are, and evacuate you to your home hospital of choice.
Additionally, Global Rescue places no restrictions on country of citizenship - all nationalities are eligible to sign-up! Travel medical insurance is also available, currently the limit is 90 days. (TIP: For Evac insurance - Click Multiple Trips and 365 days to get year long insurance.)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes! NOTE: Travel medical insurance currently has a limit of 90 days.
Are you an Overland Adventure Traveller?
Does the smell of spices wafting through the air make you think of Zanzibar, a cacophony of honking horns is Cairo, or a swirl of brilliantly patterned clothing Guatemala? Then this is the site for you!
Hosted by Grant and Susan Johnson, RTW 1987-1998
Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2025 Confirmed Events:
- Virginia: April 24-27 2025
- Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-15
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!
Questions about an event? Ask here
See all event details
ALL 15 chapters of the HU Achievable Dream Guide are available to download on Vimeo!
Binge watch over 18 hours of inspiring, informative and entertaining stories and tips from 150 travellers!
"a cross between entertaining stories, tech tips, and reference guide"
"A timeless introduction to Motorcycle Adventure Travel!"
Originally launched as a 7 DVD set, The Achievable Dream series can now be downloaded anywhere. OVER 18 hours of solid info take up zero space in your panniers. How convenient!
Books
All the best travel books and videos listed and often reviewed on HU's famous Books page. Check it out and get great travel books from all over the world.
NOTE: As an Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases - thanks for your help supporting HU when you start from an HU Amazon link!