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Here are the latest posts on Mad or Nomad. You’ll find every article, guide, feature, blog and story on the website listed in chronological order here. 

Max

Maxime Berberat: From Biker to Traveller

March 22, 2023
“Riding gear, camping gear, spare parts, motorcycle-specific undergarments and a few practical clothes, documents, electronics, toiletries – check! I was ready for my year-long motorcycle trip from Europe to Southeast Asia. Or so I thought. Having never ridden outside Europe (or for more than…”
Bikepanniersandpassports

Nick and Bec Simmonds: Colombia – It’s Not What You Think!

March 22, 2023
“Growing up you hear terrible things on the news about certain countries and somehow these mental warnings stick in the far recesses of your brain. So, when it occurred to us that to ride our motorcycles from one end of the Americas to the other…”
Nomad Katia

Katia Alvim: Trapped in a Traveller’s Comfort Zone

March 22, 2023
“What is the definition for long-term travel? For some, it’s a few months and for others it’s years. But, no matter the length, at some point in your journey you’ll find a spot that will hold you like a spell. It could be a campground…”
Ray Ulrich

Ray Urlich: RTW 25 Years in the Making

March 22, 2023
“In 1996 my head blew apart after reading Jim Roger’s “Investment Biker”. I knew then that wild and far was how I wanted to ride as opposed to 300km down a pit straight (I did, however, become a MotoGP fan about 20 years later though)…”
John Salim

John Salim: Positive Thinking on the Road

March 22, 2023
“Like with most motorcycle travellers, I Googled the countries I wanted to visit before leaving on my round the world trip. And the internet is full of horror stories, so is the news and government announcements. Even once you close your laptop and get on..”
Bikepanniersandpassports

Nick and Bec Simmonds: Bike Boots and the Sweet Smell of Success

March 22, 2023
“Adventure boots are a substantial investment, so they have to a) do the right job (protection), and b) last as long as possible. One of the main differences between your long-distance adventure boots and other footwear is that you are going to be wearing…”
The Last Big Ride

The Last Big Ride

January 29, 2023
After being diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis, Brett loaded up his motorcycle and left home to ride to Ushuaia. Here’s his story…
Motorcycle Travel Indonesia Guide

Motorcycle Travel Guide: Indonesia

January 14, 2023
Welcome to the Motorcycle Travel Guide for Indonesia. Here’s everything you need to know about adventure bike riding in Indonesia.
Bromo Motorcycle Travel Guide

The Mount Bromo Motorcycle Guide

January 14, 2023
This packed guide explains everything you need to know about riding a motorcycle to Mount Bromo in East Java, Indonesia.
Java and the Land of Volcanoes Motorcycle Travel Blog Indonesia

Java and the Land of Volcanoes

January 13, 2023
From Borneo to Bromo to Bali – Indonesia has been a mad, wonderful, exciting, dangerous and just outright crazy motorcycle adventure.