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We make all arrangements for foreign licensed motorcycle entry into and travel around Xinjiang, China. Typical entry and exit points are Korgas, Torugart Pass, Irkeshtam Pass and Khunjerab Pass. If you are planning on a trip to China, check our website or contact us for up-to-date information about entering with and touring on your motorcycle.
International Overland Trip Preparation Guide List Prepared by Chris Drew...
For foreign-licensed motorcycles we arrange paperwork, permits, licenses and required accompanying guide/liaison officer for those wanting to enter or exit China, Xinjiang (to/from Pakistan or Kyrgyzstan, etc.)
Introduction
This section will always be a work in progress. All the information can change at any time, even country names!
Culture to come...
Trip reports with planning tips and more. In German only.
This site, though oriented to backpackers, contains much useful information for motorcycle travellers, including a list of Things to Consider when planning your RTW trip. Note: the list is not grouped or categorized at all, the author suggests you download it and customize it.
Europe, Beyond Europe, and North America - loads of good information
Budgeting
How much is enough money?
How long is a piece of string? What YOU think is enough, isn't enough for a decent meal for someone else. Or as...
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.
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ALL 15 chapters of the HU Achievable Dream Guide are available to download on Vimeo!
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Books
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