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Ride Tales, Trip Reports and Stories
Ride Tales (138 Viewing)
Post your ride reports for a weekend ride or around the world. Please make the first words of the title WHERE the ride is. Please do NOT just post a link to your site. For a link, see Get a Link.
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1,328 23,913
Post your overland travel reports for a weekend trip or around the world. Please make the first words of the title WHERE the trip is. Please do NOT just post a link to your site. For a link, see Get a Link.
by kazzi
5 Days Ago Go to last post
162 862
Major trips in blog format.
If you're heading off for a major trip, this is a good way to keep family and friends in touch. NOTE: There aren't any counts displayed on the right, as they're in a different system - over 250 major travellers stories posted!
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Chat Forum
The HUBB PUB (103 Viewing)
Chat forum - no useful content required!

BUT the basic rules of polite and civil conduct which everyone agreed to when signing up for the HUBB, will still apply, though moderation will be a LITTLE looser than elsewhere on the HUBB.
2 Weeks Ago Go to last post
2,164 23,955
Welcome to HU (31 Viewing)
New to the HUBB and Horizons Unlimited? Introduce yourself here! Get to know the denizens.
by Toyark
2 Days Ago Go to last post
1,689 6,639
Planning, Trip
Recent News, political or military events, which may affect trip plans or routes. Personal and vehicle security, tips and questions.
1 Week Ago Go to last post
1,146 9,033
Meet up with other travellers on the road, or find someone to travel with to the ends of the earth!
19 Hours Ago Go to last post
6,478 37,989
Tours (1 Viewing)
Take a tour to get your feet wet, or when you just don't have the time to plan and organize it and ship the bike etc. NOTE: This forum is NOT for free advertising, but it IS for discussions by travellers on tours they have taken, or are interested in taking.
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95 560
Route Planning (292 Viewing)
Where to go, when, what are the interesting places to see
4 Weeks Ago Go to last post
4,601 28,389
Trip Transport (235 Viewing)
Shipping the vehicle and yourself.
5 Days Ago Go to last post
3,590 14,765
Over 650 Shipments by travellers from just about anywhere to anywhere in the world! Add YOUR shipment too! NOTE: There aren't any counts displayed on the right, as they're in a different system
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Trip Paperwork (226 Viewing)
Covers all documentation, carnets, customs and country requirements, how to deal with insurance etc.
1 Week Ago Go to last post
3,908 20,054
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.
Medical info, e.g. malaria, vaccinations, travel medical tips, medical insurance, where to find a doctor.
9 Nov 2024 Go to last post
494 4,219
TRAVEL Hints and Tips (31 Viewing)
Post your TIPS to travellers - all the interesting little tidbits you learned on the road about packing, where to get stuff, and how to cope with problems. Please make sure the subject describes the tip clearly!
by Jamie Z
1 Week Ago Go to last post
386 3,568
Make a Difference (9 Viewing)
Have you 'made a difference' while travelling, by fundraising or donating time and energy to a worthwhile cause? Are you a non-profit organisation or individual who knows of an opportunity for travellers to help out in a less developed country? Tell us about it and provide contact details.
30 Jan 2022 Go to last post
229 1,002
All Miscellaneous questions
This is an opportunity to ask any question, and post any notice you wish that doesn't fit into one of the other sections.
1 Day Ago Go to last post
1,888 15,662
Women's Topics (5 Viewing)
For questions which are specific to women, including travel-related challenges to do with menstruation, contraception, she-wees, pros and cons of riding pillion, women travelling solo, safety concerns, etc. This forum is open to all. Please post questions which are of interest to both genders in the relevant forum to get a quicker response.
29 Feb 2024 Go to last post
116 1,193
Events
Australia Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
by Squily
18 Apr 2023 Go to last post
53 846
Europe Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
1 Week Ago Go to last post
159 2,549
Canada / USA / Mexico and Central America Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
2 Days Ago Go to last post
198 2,374
UK Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
by ukKev
12 Jun 2024 Go to last post
299 7,253
South America Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
30 May 2024 Go to last post
34 283
Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
2 Weeks Ago Go to last post
46 574
Events of interest to travellers - please put the location country in the subject!
5 Nov 2024 Go to last post
469 2,202
Regional Forums
Topics specific to Australia and New Zealand only.
Sub-Forums: Bikes sell / want, Aus - NZ, Sleep and Eat, Aus - NZ, Repair Shops, Aus - NZ
by Mal_C
1 Week Ago Go to last post
1,036 7,010
Europe (170 Viewing)
Topics specific to Western and Eastern Europe, from UK to the Russian border, and south-east to Turkey.
Sub-Forums: Bikes sell / want, Europe, Sleep and Eat, Europe, Repair Shops, Europe
4 Days Ago Go to last post
3,148 20,493
Iceland (11 Viewing)
Iceland is a great place to travel, but seems to get missed a lot!
28 Aug 2024 Go to last post
134 928
North America (67 Viewing)
Topics specific to Canada and USA/Alaska only.
Sub-Forums: Bikes sell / want, North America, Sleep and Eat, North America, Repair Shops, North America
4 Weeks Ago Go to last post
1,349 7,569
Topics specific to Central America and Mexico only.
Sub-Forums: Bikes sell / want, Central America - Mexico, Sleep and Eat, Central America - Mexico, Repair Shops, Central America and Mexico
by drklzr
3 Weeks Ago Go to last post
1,595 9,728
South America (353 Viewing)
Topics specific to South America only.
Sub-Forums: Bikes sell / want, South America, Sleep and Eat, South America, Repair Shops, South America
3 Days Ago Go to last post
5,163 30,388
North Africa (197 Viewing)
Trans Sahara Routes!
Topics specific to North Africa and the Sahara down to the 17th parallel (excludes Morocco)
Sub-Forums: Sleep and Eat, North Africa, Repair Shops, North Africa
4 Days Ago Go to last post
4,002 29,198
Morocco (356 Viewing)
Topics specific to Morocco, including Western Sahara west of the berm
Sub-Forums: Trans Morocco Trail, Bikes sell / want, Morocco, Sleep and Eat, Morocco, Repair Shops, Morocco
2 Days Ago Go to last post
1,051 10,360
sub-Saharan Africa (140 Viewing)
Topics specific to sub-Saharan Africa. (Includes all countries South of 17 degrees latitude)
Sub-Forums: Bikes sell / want, sub-Sahara, Sleep and Eat, sub-Sahara, Repair Shops, sub-Sahara
6 Days Ago Go to last post
3,066 17,573
Topics specific to Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, China, Japan and Korea
Sub-Forums: Bikes sell / want, North - Central Asia, Sleep and Eat, North - Central Asia, Repair Shops, North - Central Asia
4 Hours Ago Go to last post
2,320 19,473
West and South Asia (120 Viewing)
From Turkey to Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Ladakh and Bangladesh
Sub-Forums: Bikes sell / want, West - South Asia, Sleep and Eat, West - South Asia, Repair Shops, West - South Asia
1 Week Ago Go to last post
2,226 14,193
Middle East (68 Viewing)
Topics specific to the Middle East countries, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Yemen, Oman and the Emirates
Sub-Forums: Bikes sell / want, Middle East, Sleep and Eat, Middle East, Repair Shops, Middle East
10 Nov 2024 Go to last post
786 5,356
SE Asia (49 Viewing)
Includes Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, plus Indonesia
Sub-Forums: Bikes sell / want, SE Asia, Sleep and Eat, SE Asia, Repair Shops, SE Asia
by 9w6vx
6 Days Ago Go to last post
381 2,403
Equipment, Travel
Equipment Reviews (70 Viewing)
Post YOUR REVIEWS of ANY Motorcycle, Camping or Travel Equipment and accessories. Tell us what worked and didn't work for you!
25 Jun 2024 Go to last post
942 9,081
Photo Forum (12 Viewing)
Everything on Travel Photography, from what kind of equipment to take with you to how to light a subject.
2 Nov 2024 Go to last post
360 3,273
Tents, sleeping bags, stoves etc. Riding clothing, boots, helmets, what to wear when not riding, etc.
29 Aug 2024 Go to last post
952 10,311
How to find your way - traditional map, compass and road signs, or GPS and more
by Surfy
12 Nov 2024 Go to last post
1,076 7,766
Communications (17 Viewing)
Connecting - internet cafes, laptops, smart phones - how to connect, use, which one, and intercom/radio systems.
by Surfy
5 Apr 2024 Go to last post
344 2,404
Technical, Bike forums
Which Bike? (218 Viewing)
Comments and Questions on what is the best bike for YOU, for YOUR trip. Note that we believe that ANY bike will do, so please remember that it's all down to PERSONAL OPINION. Technical Questions for all brands go in their own forum.
1 Week Ago Go to last post
1,999 23,253
Bodger Fix (21 Viewing)
What they don't show you in the repair manual - tales of duct tape, bailing wire and WD 40. Bodge, Bush Mechanics, farmers fix, patch, temporary repair, or whatever your definition, tell us YOUR best story of a bodge that got you home!
2 Days Ago Go to last post
77 700
Tech (25 Viewing)
ALL bikes: "Generic" tech questions and answers. Maintenance, general discussions etc.
by shu...
4 Weeks Ago Go to last post
440 3,711
Anything to do with the bikes equipment, saddlebags, etc. Questions on repairs and maintenance of the bike itself belong in the Brand Specific Tech Forums.
12 Feb 2024 Go to last post
992 8,065
Yamaha Tech (344 Viewing)
Originally the Yamaha XT600 Tech Forum, due to demand it now includes all Yamaha's technical / mechanical / repair / preparation questions.
1 Week Ago Go to last post
5,530 39,568
BMW Tech (99 Viewing)
BMW Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to BMW riders only.
by nobby
5 Aug 2024 Go to last post
1,881 12,813
Suzuki Tech (65 Viewing)
Suzuki Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Suzuki riders only.
by MrBob
3 Weeks Ago Go to last post
700 4,786
Honda Tech (124 Viewing)
Honda Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Honda riders only.
12 Apr 2024 Go to last post
1,207 7,229
Kawasaki Tech (88 Viewing)
Kawasaki Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Kawasaki riders only.
8 Oct 2024 Go to last post
889 6,004
KTM Tech (42 Viewing)
KTM Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to KTM riders only.
20 Sep 2024 Go to last post
502 3,272
Triumph Tech (13 Viewing)
Triumph Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Triumph riders only.
by OB-1
28 Sep 2023 Go to last post
154 1,144
Other Bikes Tech (11 Viewing)
For Technical Questions on bikes not listed in the other forums.
by Kyeyune
15 Aug 2024 Go to last post
174 1,580
4 wheels
Overlanders / 4 Wheels Chat forum - no useful content required!
BUT the basic rules of polite and civil conduct which everyone agreed to when signing up for the HUBB, will still apply, though moderation will be a LITTLE looser than elsewhere on the HUBB.
12 Sep 2024 Go to last post
50 419
NEW! Show us your baby! Builds in progress or completed and proven!
7 Oct 2022 Go to last post
45 368
NON-technical 4 wheel forum, for subjects specific to TRAVEL with 4 (or more!) wheeled vehicles. e.g. Driving Techniques, Shipping etc.
by marker
27 Jul 2024 Go to last post
730 5,293
Overlanders Handbook - everything you need to know, available NOW!
Vehicle accessories - Making your home away from home comfortable, safe and reliable.
30 Oct 2024 Go to last post
1,178 9,847
Tech issues, tips and hints, prepping for travel
Under 3500kg vehicles, e.g. Land Cruiser, Land Rover, Subaru etc.
by boro1
14 Apr 2024 Go to last post
307 2,788
Tech issues, tips and hints, prepping for travel
OVER 3500kg vehicles, e.g. Tatra, Unimog, Iveco etc.
2 Sep 2024 Go to last post
68 620
Overland vehicle or equipment - winches, shocks tires etc.
INCLUDE COUNTRY in subject, and include currency in the post
Please DELETE your post when it is sold.
NOTE: DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK about the merits of any vehicle and the LEGALITIES of changing ownership.
17 Jul 2024 Go to last post
1,122 3,456
4 Wheel Travel Reports, stories etc.
Post your Photos and Travel Reports, whether it's a weekend trip or around the world.
(This goes to a new location above on this page!)
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Bicycles
Overlanding questions for two wheels, no motor!
5 Apr 2024 Go to last post
93 636
Want ads
Post your personal Bike TRAVEL equipment - Panniers, large tanks etc. - for sale here. Links to Ebay ok with description.
INCLUDE COUNTRY in subject, (e.g. Touratech panniers for sale, UK) and include currency in the post ;-)
Please DELETE your post when the item is sold.
DO NOT LIST motorcycles here. Post in relevant regional forums above.
by bev0r
1 Week Ago Go to last post
1,933 4,329
Forum CLOSED - please post in the appropriate regional forum above
by chris
12 Nov 2024 Go to last post
1 2
Bike Swap or Rent (14 Viewing)
Shipping too expensive for a short trip? Try Swapping bikes with someone, or Renting / Hiring! Rented a bike? Post your Review of bike rental companies. Note we have nothing to do with anything offered or accepted here.
3 Weeks Ago Go to last post
451 1,294
Want work to supplement your travel funds? Looking for staff for your MC tour company or? Got an idea to make a little money? Have some work you want done? Post it here!
4 Mar 2024 Go to last post
70 530
Recommend - Sleep and Eat spots
General sleep and eat information that isn't regional.
If it doesn't fit anywhere above, post it here. That'll be islands and Antarctica then... Sorted alphabetically!
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Whatever happened to
After the big trip (4 Viewing)
They came, went... and did it! But where are they now? DID that big trip change their lives? What to do with all the travel experience and how to use it? How to get a job afterwards! Was the trip the best - or worst - thing you ever did?
30 Oct 2023 Go to last post
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Give us your suggestions and ideas about how to improve the site, new content ideas and anything else you can think of. Also please tell us about problems you run into, design flaws, broken links etc. All suggestions appreciated! It's your site, so help us to make it better for you!
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