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The Ultimate Scotland Motorcycle Tour

September 17, 2020December 13, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Welcome to the Ultimate Scotland Motorcycle Tour! This route wraps the best of Scotland into one thousand miles of pure riding bliss

Categories Destinations, Europe, UK Tags destinations, guides, motorcycle tour, scotland, tour 1 Comment

How to get the ferry from Japan to South Korea

September 26, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s how to get from Japan to South Korea (or vice versa) by ferry with info on customs, prices and contacts.

Categories Destinations, Japan, South Korea Tags camellia, dbs, east asia, ferry, guides, japan, kampu, shipping, south korea Leave a comment

The South Korea Motorcycle Shipping and Ferry Guide

September 26, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

How to ship a motorcycle, car or overland vehicle to or from South Korea and a Russia to South Korea ferry guide.

Categories Destinations, South Korea Tags east asia, guides, russia, shipping, south korea Leave a comment

Russian Transit Visa Guide for Motorcycle Travellers

September 17, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s everything you need to know about applying for a Russian Transit Visa with info locations, pricing and conditions.

Categories Destinations, Russia Tags guides, north asia, russia, siberia 2 Comments

How to visit Japan’s stunning Vine Bridges

September 17, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Japan’s spectacular Vine Bridges and what else to see in Iya Valley.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, guides, japan, vine bridge Leave a comment

Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience in Tokyo

September 17, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s a mini-guide with info on how to book yourself onto one of the best traditional Japanese tea ceremonies in Tokyo.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, guides, japan, tea ceremony Leave a comment

Visit Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura

September 17, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Edo Wonderland is an incredibly authentic Edo recreation village in Japan. It’s an insanely cool experience and you must go!

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, edo wonderland, guides, japan 2 Comments

Carnet de Passage vs Temporary Import for Japan

September 17, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

You don’t need a Carnet de Passage to take your vehicle to Japan! There is another way – the Temporary Import.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, guides, japan, temporary import Leave a comment

How to visit Japan’s Snow Monkeys

September 17, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Snow monkeys swing down to thermal hot springs and bathe in the hot water to warm up. Here’s how to visit.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, guides, japan, snow monkeys Leave a comment

How to get the ferry from Russia to Japan

October 5, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

This guide will explain the details needed to travel by ferry from Vladivostok to Japan or South Korea with a vehicle.

Categories Destinations, Japan, Russia Tags east asia, guides, japan, overlanders data, shipping 2 Comments

Japan’s Best Garden

September 17, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

The Ritsurin Garden is the most famous and beautiful garden in Japan. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, garden, guides, japan Leave a comment

Meeting Japan’s Easter Island Heads

September 17, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

The Moai statues in Japan sit in Sun Messe Nichinan, a Japanese park dedicated to Polynesian Culture. Here’s how to visit.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, easter isalnd, guides, japan Leave a comment

What’s Motorcycle Travel like in Japan?

September 17, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Five months and 4,000 miles of Shinto Shrines, mystical mountains and crazy islands; here’s what it’s like riding in Japan.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, guides, japan, motorcycling Leave a comment

Japan Paperwork Guide for Motorcycle Travellers

September 26, 2020October 4, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Confused about what paperwork you need for Japan? This guide will explain everything, including carnets, temporary imports, permits and insurance.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, guides, japan, paperwork Leave a comment

The Gorgeous Takachiho Gorge Guide

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

This is the best places in the world to row a boat. Takachiho Gorge is stunning and shrouded in legend.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, guides, japan, takachiho gorge Leave a comment

The Cutest Place in Japan: Rabbit Island, Okunoshima

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Japan’s Rabbit Island is a must. It’s a beautiful island filled with thousands of free roaming rabbits and a dark past.

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The Weirdest Place in Japan: Scarecrow Village

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

There’s a sleepy little village in Japan where people don’t do much… probably because 200 of its inhabitants are lifelike scarecrows.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, guides, japan, scarecrow Leave a comment

Visit the 1,200 Laughing Buddhas, Kyoto

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

The Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji temple is Japan’s most continuously ruined temple… but that hasn’t stopped its 1,200 happy buddhas from smiling!

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags buddha, east asia, guides, japan Leave a comment

The Himeji Castle Guide

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Himeji Castle is a masterpiece and no visit to Japan would be complete without a gaze at its pearly white walls.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags east asia, guides, himeji, japan Leave a comment

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum Guide

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

This guide is full of info on the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museums, what’s there and which one’s best.

Categories Destinations, Japan Tags atomic museum, east asia, guides, japan Leave a comment

The Overlanders’ Guide to the Gobi Desert

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Check out this guide for a bunch of tips on how to get to the gorgeous Mongolian Gobi Desert overland.

Categories Destinations, Mongolia Tags east asia, gobi, guides, mongolia, overlanders guide Leave a comment

Motorcycle Travel Guide: Mongolia

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

A packed guide to travelling overland in Mongolia with info on routes, road conditions, visas, navigation, fuel, tips and loads more.

Categories Destinations, Mongolia Tags east asia, guides, mongolia, overlanders guide 4 Comments

How to find an Eagle Hunter in Mongolia

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

This guide will show you how to find an eagle hunter in Mongolia. Watching a hunter his eagle can’t be missed.

Categories Destinations, Mongolia Tags eagle hunter, east asia, guides, mongolia Leave a comment

Top 10 Things to do in Mongolia for Motorcycle Travellers

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s the best places to visit in Mongolia. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.

Categories Destinations, Mongolia Tags east asia, guides, mongolia, top 10 Leave a comment

The Central Asia Visa Guide for Motorcycle Travellers

October 28, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

This guide is packed full of info on visas, paperwork, borders and tips for overlanders visiting the Stans and Central Asia

Categories Afghanistan, Destinations, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan Tags central asia, guides, overlanders database, visa Leave a comment

Motorcycle Travel Guide: Uzbekistan

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

A complete guide to travelling overland through Uzbekistan with info on routes, road conditions, visas, navigation, fuel, top tips and more.

Categories Destinations, Uzbekistan Tags central asia, guides, overlanders guide, uzbekistan Leave a comment

5 Things to do in Uzbekistan for Motorcycle Travellers

September 17, 2020October 3, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s the best places to visit in Uzbekistan. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.

Categories Destinations, Uzbekistan Tags central asia, guides, top 10, uzbekistan Leave a comment

Song Kol Lake, Kyrgyzstan Guide

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Kyrgyzstan’s Song Kol Lake offers a real taste of nomadic Kyrgyz life. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

Categories Destinations, Kyrgyzstan Tags central asia, guides, kyrgyzstan, song kol Leave a comment

How to Rent a Motorcycle in Kyrgyzstan

November 20, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

This comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about renting a motorcycle in Kyrgyzstan including paperwork, rental shops and tips.

Categories Destinations, Kyrgyzstan Tags central asia, guides, kyrgyzstan, rental 4 Comments

Motorcycle Travel Guide: Kyrgyzstan

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s the best places to visit in Kyrgyzstan. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.

Categories Destinations, Kyrgyzstan Tags central asia, guides, kyrgyzstan, overlanders guide 4 Comments

How to go Horse Riding in Kyrgyzstan

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Riding a horse in Kyrgyzstan will be one of the best experiences of your life! Here’s what you need to know.

Categories Destinations, Kyrgyzstan Tags central asia, guides, horse riding, kyrgyzstan Leave a comment

Top 5 Things to do in Kyrgyzstan for Motorcycle Travellers

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s our top 5 things to do in Kyrgyzstan. You’ll find sights, tips, adventures and links to in-depth guides in here.

Categories Destinations, Kyrgyzstan Tags central asia, guides, kyrgyzstan, top 10 Leave a comment

Motorcycle Travel Guide: Tajikistan

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

This overland guide has everything you need to know about travelling through Tajikistan, the Pamirs, visas, roads and much more.

Categories Destinations, Tajikistan Tags guides, overlanders guide, tajikistan, west asia Leave a comment

Top 5 Things to do in Tajikistan for Motorcycle Travellers

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s the best places to visit in Tajikistan. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.

Categories Destinations, Tajikistan Tags central asia, guides, tajikistan, top 10 Leave a comment

Motorcycle Travel Guide: Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

This is your complete guide to entering Afghanistan’s legendary Wakhan Corridor. It’s packed with info and everything you need to know.

Categories Afghanistan, Destinations Tags afghanistan, central asia, guides, overlanders database, overlanders guide Leave a comment

Motorcycle Travel Guide: The Caucasus

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

This guide covers visas, insurance, registration, borders and a bunch of tips for travelling overland through Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey.

Categories Armenia, Azerbaijan, Destinations, Georgia Tags guides, overlanders guide, west asia Leave a comment

Motorcycle Travel Guide: Turkey

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Turkey is an explorer’s dream and there’s no better way to discover it than on two wheels. Here’s how to ride.

Categories Destinations, Turkey Tags guides, Turkey, west asia Leave a comment

The Ultimate Guide to Cappadocia

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s your complete guide to Cappadocia. It’s packed with info on hiking the valleys, underground cities, hot air ballooning and tips.

Categories Destinations, Turkey Tags cappadocia, guides, Turkey, west asia Leave a comment

Top 10 Things to do in Turkey

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s the best places to visit in Turkey. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.

Categories Destinations, Turkey Tags guides, top 10, Turkey, west asia Leave a comment

The Lost Worlds of Xinaliq and Laza in Azerbaijan

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Xinaliq is the most remote village in Azerbaijan and Laza is an untouched rustic beauty. Here’s how to visit both.

Categories Azerbaijan, Destinations Tags azerbaijan, guides, hiking, laza, west asia, xinaliq 6 Comments

The Azerbaijan Visa and Registration Guide

September 17, 2020October 2, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s a packed guide showing you how to get your Azerbaijan visa and register your stay in 10 easy steps.

Categories Azerbaijan, Destinations Tags azerbaijan, guides, visa, west asia Leave a comment

Top 10 Things to do in Azerbaijan

September 17, 2020October 1, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s the best places to visit in Azerbaijan. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.

Categories Azerbaijan, Destinations Tags azerbaijan, baku, guides, top 10, west asia Leave a comment

The Armenian Monastery Guide

September 17, 2020October 1, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Armenia is packed full of stunning monasteries. This quick picture guide will help you decide which one to visit!

Categories Armenia, Destinations Tags armenia, guides, monastery, west asia Leave a comment

What to do in Dilijan, Armenia?

September 17, 2020October 1, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s what to do in Armenia’s ‘Little Switzerland’ Dilijan. You’ll find sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.

Categories Armenia, Destinations Tags armenia, dilijan, guides, west asia Leave a comment

Top 10 Things to do in Armenia

September 17, 2020October 1, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Here’s the best places to visit in Armenia. You’ll find top sights, tips, things to do and adventures in this guide.

Categories Armenia, Destinations Tags armenia, guides, top 10, west asia Leave a comment

How to take the train from Georgia to Azerbaijan

September 17, 2020October 1, 2019 by Mad or Nomad

Taking the train from Georgia to Azerbaijan is a fun trip and pretty easy! Here’s everything you need to know.

Categories Destinations, Georgia Tags georgia, guides, solo female, train, west asia Leave a comment
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