Afghanistan Guides
Troubled by wars for centuries, Afghanistan is a hard place to visit, but its Wakhan Corridor isn't
Mad or Nomad?
We’re Mad or Nomad and we’re all about overland adventure travel and helping you do it too. What’s that mean? Just travelling the earth’s surface by any means necessary! We left the UK on an adventure bike, but will often leave it places to hitch-hike, backpack, drive, sail, walk … and crawl round-the-world. We hope our top travel tips, expert guides, gear reviews and adventures will show you how easy travelling overland can be. See you on the road!
The Ultimate Destination Guides
Our detailed guides are perfect for overlanders and travellers. You’ll find everything you need, including info on top sights, road conditions, visas, things to do, hard earned tips and tricks and so much more…
Georgia Guides
Georgia is a mecca for backpackers, trekkers, hikers and motorcyclists and home to the stunning Kazbegi region
Mongolia Guides
Mongolia is an adventurer's paradise. A vast expanse of epic grasslands, incredible deserts and a people who once ruled the world. You can truly lose yourself here like nowhere else on earth
From our blog
Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun: Part 2
Five months and nearly 5,000 miles have passed since we first arrived in Japan. Now it's finally time to leave...(for a little bit)
One Year on the Road
After 20,000 miles, 21 countries and exactly 365 days, we made it from the UK to Japan – just about. Here’s what we figured out after a year on the road…
Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun: Part 1
Japan is an intrinsic, beautiful balance of unique culture, stunning scenery and fascinating history... and it's addictive
Siberian Hell Ride
The week we needed everything to go right - everything went wrong. Racing 4000km across Siberia to catch the ferry to Japan on a strict 10-day Russian transit visa as our bike fell to pieces was hell...
Check out our travel tips
Check out our expert adventure travel tips for guides on how to travel on the cheap, easy adventure hacks, prepping your motorcycle to ride the world, dealing with corrupt police and loads more…
How To Travel On The Cheap
Travelling on the cheap doesn't mean you have to hunt your own food and live under a bridge. Have the trip you want and still save a mini-fortune with these easy tips
Top 5 Travel Apps for Overlanders (Free apps)
These five kick-ass free apps will make your travel life so much easier. They're perfect for overlanders and work brilliantly for anyone travelling the world too.
How to deal with bribes on the road
You’re riding down the road in the middle of nowhere when a policeman jumps out from behind a bush, says you were speeding and demands $100. What do you do?
The Ultimate Adventure Bike Tool Kit
Dakar Racer, Simon Pavey, once showed me the tool kit he uses on the Dakar Rally... and it's tiny. Here's how to pack your kit like a pro