July 2, 2020
Deepak Kamath sailed for 3 weeks and 500 miles to Antarctica for a mad polar motorcycle ride between military bases!
Latest Posts
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.
June 27, 2020
Looking for new boots? This detailed guide lists the top 10 best adventure bike boots of 2020
June 26, 2020
Worldwide Motorcycle Tour Companies. Here you’ll find a list of recommended adventure motorcycle tour companies offering tours throughout the world
June 26, 2020
Welcome to the Chile Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
June 26, 2020
Welcome to the India Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
June 26, 2020
Welcome to the Argentina Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
June 23, 2020
Welcome to the Japan Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
June 22, 2020
This guide offers a complete kit list of camera and video options, photography luggage and extras for motorcycle trips.
June 22, 2020
Welcome to the South Africa Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
June 21, 2020
Welcome to the Mae Hong Son Loop Motorcycle Guide. This guide is packed with info for riding Thailand’s BEST road.
June 21, 2020
5 of the BEST Laos rides including routes, maps and top tips for the ultimate Laos biking trip.
June 21, 2020
This Laos biking guide is packed with all the info you need to travel around Laos with your own motorcycle.
June 21, 2020
This Thailand biking guide is packed with all the info you need to travel around Laos with your own motorcycle.
June 20, 2020
The Corsica and Sardinia Motorcycle Travel Guide is a packed article filled with touring info, maps and routes.
June 12, 2020
Leaving for India after a five-day course on how to ride… Here’s how Tiffany Coates became one of the world’s most experienced travellers.
June 7, 2020
The latest posts on Mad or Nomad and a chronological list of every article on the website.
June 6, 2020
This article provides a complete checklist of all the essentials you may need on your bike trip with links to in-depth guides.
June 4, 2020
Welcome to the China and Tibet Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
June 3, 2020
A packed article on touring the Austrian, Italian and Swiss Alps with an expert 14-day ride report, maps and info.
June 1, 2020
Welcome to the Tanzania Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 31, 2020
Welcome to the Spain Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 31, 2020
Welcome to the Peru Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 29, 2020
Welcome to the Slovenia Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 29, 2020
Welcome to the Montenegro Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 29, 2020
Welcome to the Bosnia and HerzegovinaMotorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 24, 2020
Welcome to the Israel Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 24, 2020
Welcome to the Portugal Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 23, 2020
Danell Lynn broke the Guinness World Record for Longest Journey by Motorcycle in a Single Country, here’s her story…
May 22, 2020
Welcome to the Morocco Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 22, 2020
A packed and detailed guide on the Ultimate Pyrenees riding route with downloadable maps, expert advice and top tips.
May 22, 2020
Welcome to the Ecuador Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 21, 2020
Welcome to the Italy Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 21, 2020
Welcome to the Thailand Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 21, 2020
Welcome to the Croatia Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 21, 2020
Welcome to the Poland Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 21, 2020
Welcome to the France Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
May 19, 2020
The Route Napoleon is 200 miles of gorgeous French twists and turns all the way to the Med and Monaco.
May 17, 2020
A comprehensive route guide from the UK to Greece and North Macedonia packed with info, advice and top tips
May 15, 2020
The Ring of Beara is one of Ireland’s best kept secrets and a phenomenal biking road.
May 12, 2020
This packed guide is filled with the best bike routes from Delhi to Leh, info, expert tips and maps.
May 12, 2020
Welcome to the Newfoundland Motorcycle Travel Guide! This article is packed with routes, maps and loads of info.
May 11, 2020
Welcome to the France and Pyrenees Motorcycle Guide. It’s packed with info and a top ride report.
May 10, 2020
Welcome to the Ultimate Motorcycle Camping Gear Checklist. Here’s all the camping kit you need for an adventure motorcycle trip.
May 7, 2020
Welcome to the Northern Italy Motorcycle Guide! You’ll find loads of info and a top North Italy Ride Report here.
May 6, 2020
Stories of motorcycle travellers trapped on the road due to coronavirus. Here’s what happened to them and what’s next…
May 1, 2020
Welcome to the Alps Motorcycle Guide! You’ll find 4 of the BEST biking routes in the Alps and more info here.
April 18, 2020
Here’s 6 of the best soft luggage options for adventure bikes on the market in 2020.
April 15, 2020
Welcome to the Mongolia Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
April 14, 2020
A Proposal, Covid-19, Long Necks and Lockdown. Thailand didn’t exactly go to plan…
April 9, 2020
Motorcycling 7,000 miles to the Coldest City on Earth in -52C winter on a 32-year-old motorcycle is madness!
April 8, 2020
Looking for a new lid? This detailed guide lists the top 10 best adventure bike helmets of 2020
March 31, 2020
Welcome to the Sweden Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
March 31, 2020
Welcome to the Russia Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
March 31, 2020
Welcome to the Mexico Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
March 26, 2020
Welcome to the Vietnam Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
March 26, 2020
Welcome to the Laos Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
March 18, 2020
To ride an R1 to the North Pole in -40C and over cracking ice… you’ve got to be mad or Sjaak Lucassen.
March 14, 2020
This detailed guide is packed with info on freighting, crating, agents, paperwork and top tips from our industry expert.
March 12, 2020
Welcome to the Scotland Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
March 12, 2020
Welcome to the United Kingdom Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland rental companies.
March 11, 2020
From sleepy islands in the south to jagged karst mountains in the north, we fell in love with Laos and everything in between…
March 5, 2020
This guide is packed with Fly and Ride info, how to rent abroad, what you need, expert tips and amazing destinations
February 13, 2020
Searching for hidden temples buried deep in Cambodian forests on a motorbike is as good as it gets.
February 9, 2020
This Cambodia biking guide is packed with all the info you need to travel around Cambodia with your own motorcycle.
January 27, 2020
Elspeth Beard’s solo 35,000-mile, two-year ride at only 23 years old is the stuff of legends. Prepare to be inspired.
January 23, 2020
How we went from a broken leg in Nepal to getting back on the bike in Cambodia nine months later…
January 12, 2020
All the info you need on shipping your motorcycle to Sihanoukville, Cambodia including fees, locations and agent details.
January 5, 2020
This quick motorcycle travel guide wraps up what you need to know about motorcycling in Norway.
January 4, 2020
Welcome to the Canada Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
January 4, 2020
Welcome to the Ireland Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
January 1, 2020
Welcome to the Georgiaac Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
January 1, 2020
Welcome to the Malaysia Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
December 20, 2019
Welcome to the Kyrgyzstan Motorcycle Rentals and Tours page. Here you’ll find our recommended rental companies, prices, info and guides.
December 19, 2019
The White Wolf is riding his motorcycle to the coldest place on earth (Oymyakon) this winter in -50C. Here’s the mad story
December 14, 2019
This Motorcycle Travel Guide for Slovakia is packed with info on what to see and where to go in Europe’s wildest country.
December 13, 2019
Welcome to the Ultimate Scotland Motorcycle Tour! This route wraps the best of Scotland into one thousand miles of pure riding bliss
November 27, 2019
Motorcycle Travel Insurance is incredibly important. Here’s how to avoid pitfalls and make sure you’re fully covered for your adventure
November 27, 2019
Two years after passing his bike test, Franck has ridden 50,000 miles all over the world on his Royal Enfield Bullet.
November 22, 2019
Heading to Canada? Here’s what you need to know about renting a motorcycle for an epic adventure in British Columbia.
November 20, 2019
Planning on motorcycling across Turkmenistan with a Transit Visa? Have a read of this handy quick guide first…
November 20, 2019
Here’s what you need to know about the Turkmenistan Tourist Visa, LOI, the Maps and a bunch of Top Tips
November 5, 2019
Dos and Wamuyu Kariuki are the First Africans to motorcycle round-the-world. Here’s their story of preparation and perseverance to achieve their dreams.
October 29, 2019
If you’re thinking about what adventure bike riding gear you need for your travels, have a read of this first…
October 29, 2019
Choosing an adventure bike is a big decision, here’s our suggestions for picking the bike that suits your needs…
October 28, 2019
Want to go on a motorcycle adventure but don’t know where to start? Start here!
October 26, 2019
To ride the Americas overland in one go, you’ve got to machete your way through the most dangerous place on earth first.
October 24, 2019
Looking for motorcycle rental in Kyrgyzstan? MuzToo are legendary in overlanding circles for repairs and rentals. Here’s what they offer…
October 24, 2019
Looking to rent a motorcycle in Kyrgyzstan? ZorroMoto offer bike rentals and a bunch of other services. Here’s all the info.
October 24, 2019
Welcome to paradise in British Colombia. Mountains, lakes, bears and forest fires, what more could you want from a bike trip?
October 22, 2019
Hidden from the world by the Tian Shan mountains, little known Kyrgyzstan is home to the world’s last true nomads…
October 22, 2019
A packed guide to travelling overland in Japan with info on paperwork, roads, visas, navigation, tips and loads more.
October 4, 2019
Here’s how to motorcycle travel on the cheap and the 10 BEST ways to save money on a motorcycle trip.
October 4, 2019
These five free apps will make your travel life so much easier. They’re perfect for overlanders travelling the world.
October 4, 2019
A policeman jumps out from behind a bush, says you were speeding and demands $100. What do you do?
October 4, 2019
Dakar Racer, Simon Pavey, once showed me his Dakar tool kit, and it’s tiny. Here’s what to take and what not.
October 4, 2019
Here’s our top 10 tips for keeping your motorcycle, kit and gear as safe as possible while travelling and touring.
October 4, 2019
Here’s 5 essential tips to help you communicate with locals while travelling and 3 things you should never do!
October 4, 2019
After riding 25,000 miles from the UK to Japan two-up, here’s the six tips that have made the biggest difference.
October 4, 2019
Adventure bike travel isn’t reserved for motorcycling pros. Anyone can do it! Here’s what they don’t tell you…
October 4, 2019
Our motorcycle has faced everything from Iraqi deserts to being completely submerged. Here’s how we prepared it for the world.
October 4, 2019
These easy tweaks and quick tips will help you ride further in comfort and not feel like an achy mess.
October 4, 2019
Whether it’s for looks or practicality, car or bike, wrapping your exhaust is easy – once you know how…
October 4, 2019
Everyone loves a hack. They’re simple snippets of trickery that take a minute to apply. Here’s five of our favourites.
October 4, 2019
Hard vs soft luggage is one of motorcycling’s greatest unanswered questions. Check out the pros and cons to each.
October 4, 2019
These tweaks will save you time, hassle and money. Here’s how to prepare your bike for a round-the-world trip.
October 4, 2019
Forget chucking £1000s at a luggage system, make your own motorcycle tool luggage for just £12 with these quick guides.
October 4, 2019
Packing for a round-the-world adventure or an overland jaunt? Here’s our tried and tested, used and abused, hard-earned kit list.
October 4, 2019
Here’s our thoughts, pros and cons after motorcycling solo, two-up and in groups around the world for the last 15 years.
October 4, 2019
Here’s how to get from Japan to South Korea (or vice versa) by ferry with info on customs, prices and contacts.
October 4, 2019
How to ship a motorcycle, car or overland vehicle to or from South Korea and a Russia to South Korea ferry guide.
October 4, 2019
Here’s everything you need to know about applying for a Russian Transit Visa with info locations, pricing and conditions.
October 4, 2019
Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Japan’s spectacular Vine Bridges and what else to see in Iya Valley.
October 4, 2019
Here’s a mini-guide with info on how to book yourself onto one of the best traditional Japanese tea ceremonies in Tokyo.
October 4, 2019
Edo Wonderland is an incredibly authentic Edo recreation village in Japan. It’s an insanely cool experience and you must go!
October 4, 2019
You don’t need a Carnet de Passage to take your vehicle to Japan! There is another way – the Temporary Import.
October 4, 2019
Snow monkeys swing down to thermal hot springs and bathe in the hot water to warm up. Here’s how to visit.
October 4, 2019
This guide will explain the details needed to travel by ferry from Vladivostok to Japan or South Korea with a vehicle.
October 4, 2019
The Ritsurin Garden is the most famous and beautiful garden in Japan. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
October 4, 2019
The Moai statues in Japan sit in Sun Messe Nichinan, a Japanese park dedicated to Polynesian Culture. Here’s how to visit.
October 4, 2019
Five months and 4,000 miles of Shinto Shrines, mystical mountains and crazy islands; here’s what it’s like riding in Japan.
October 4, 2019
Confused about what paperwork you need for Japan? This guide will explain everything, including carnets, temporary imports, permits and insurance.
October 3, 2019
This is the best places in the world to row a boat. Takachiho Gorge is stunning and shrouded in legend.
October 3, 2019
Japan’s Rabbit Island is a must. It’s a beautiful island filled with thousands of free roaming rabbits and a dark past.
October 3, 2019
There’s a sleepy little village in Japan where people don’t do much… probably because 200 of its inhabitants are lifelike scarecrows.
October 3, 2019
The Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji temple is Japan’s most continuously ruined temple… but that hasn’t stopped its 1,200 happy buddhas from smiling!
October 3, 2019
Himeji Castle is a masterpiece and no visit to Japan would be complete without a gaze at its pearly white walls.
October 3, 2019
This guide is full of info on the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museums, what’s there and which one’s best.
October 3, 2019
Check out this guide for a bunch of tips on how to get to the gorgeous Mongolian Gobi Desert overland.
October 3, 2019
A packed guide to travelling overland in Mongolia with info on routes, road conditions, visas, navigation, fuel, tips and loads more.
October 3, 2019
This guide will show you how to find an eagle hunter in Mongolia. Watching a hunter his eagle can’t be missed.
October 3, 2019
Here’s the best places to visit in Mongolia. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.
October 3, 2019
This guide is packed full of info on visas, paperwork, borders and tips for overlanders visiting the Stans and Central Asia
October 3, 2019
A complete guide to travelling overland through Uzbekistan with info on routes, road conditions, visas, navigation, fuel, top tips and more.
October 3, 2019
Here’s the best places to visit in Uzbekistan. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.
October 2, 2019
Kyrgyzstan’s Song Kol Lake offers a real taste of nomadic Kyrgyz life. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
October 2, 2019
This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about renting a motorcycle in Kyrgyzstan including paperwork, rental shops and tips.
October 2, 2019
Here’s the best places to visit in Kyrgyzstan. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.
October 2, 2019
Riding a horse in Kyrgyzstan will be one of the best experiences of your life! Here’s what you need to know.
October 2, 2019
Here’s our top 5 things to do in Kyrgyzstan. You’ll find sights, tips, adventures and links to in-depth guides in here.
October 2, 2019
This overland guide has everything you need to know about travelling through Tajikistan, the Pamirs, visas, roads and much more.
October 2, 2019
Here’s the best places to visit in Tajikistan. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.
October 2, 2019
This is your complete guide to entering Afghanistan’s legendary Wakhan Corridor. It’s packed with info and everything you need to know.
October 2, 2019
Here’s your complete guide to crossing the Caspian Sea by ferry from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan. It’s packed full of info!
October 2, 2019
This guide covers visas, insurance, registration, borders and a bunch of tips for travelling overland through Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey.
October 2, 2019
Turkey is an explorer’s dream and there’s no better way to discover it than on two wheels. Here’s how to ride.
October 2, 2019
Here’s your complete guide to Cappadocia. It’s packed with info on hiking the valleys, underground cities, hot air ballooning and tips.
October 2, 2019
Here’s the best places to visit in Turkey. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.
October 2, 2019
Xinaliq is the most remote village in Azerbaijan and Laza is an untouched rustic beauty. Here’s how to visit both.
October 2, 2019
Here’s a packed guide showing you how to get your Azerbaijan visa and register your stay in 10 easy steps.
October 1, 2019
Here’s the best places to visit in Azerbaijan. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.
October 1, 2019
Armenia is packed full of stunning monasteries. This quick picture guide will help you decide which one to visit!
October 1, 2019
Here’s what to do in Armenia’s ‘Little Switzerland’ Dilijan. You’ll find sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.
October 1, 2019
Here’s the best places to visit in Armenia. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.
October 1, 2019
Taking the train from Georgia to Azerbaijan is a fun trip and pretty easy! Here’s everything you need to know.
October 1, 2019
Kazbegi is home to Georgia’s best hiking trails, glaciers and waterfalls. This guide will show you how to do it all.
October 1, 2019
Here’s the best places to visit in Georgia. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.
July 22, 2019
Sometimes things go wrong and sometimes they go very wrong. Here’s what happened to Alissa in Nepal last April.
April 20, 2019
Here’s what each of Japan’s Big Four motorcycle museums are like. Welcome to our Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki virtual tour.
March 2, 2019
Five months and 5,000 miles have passed since arriving in Japan and it’s been epic. Now it’s finally time to leave.
January 1, 2019
After 20,000 miles, 21 countries and 365 days we made it from the UK to Japan. Here’s what we learnt…
November 14, 2018
We found a beautiful balance of culture, stunning scenery and history. But Japan also has a weird side and it’s addictive
October 31, 2018
Packing for a motorcycle adventure is brilliant fun, but a headache to get right. Check out our packing guide first.
October 29, 2018
Ever wondered what a Carnet de Passage is? You’ll need one if travelling round-the-world in your own vehicle. Here’s the info.
September 30, 2018
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…