October 4, 2019
Hard vs soft luggage is one of motorcycling’s greatest unanswered questions. Check out the pros and cons to each.
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.
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
Here’s our complete, tried and tested, used and abused, hard-earned round the world motorcycle trip packing 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.