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7 scenic roads in Portugal

7 scenic roads in Portugal

On her bike: Through Sudan and Ethiopia

On her bike: Through Sudan and Ethiopia

The east coast of Africa has turned out to be much easier to travel than I thought. The major roads are in excellent condition, the people are very friendly and they easily communicate in English. Read more

Trans Euro Trail: Switzerland

Trans Euro Trail: Switzerland

Another TET adventure waits! After exploring the Northern Italian Alp tracks, I head for the mountains of Switzerland. Read more

Seven scenic (but lesser known) roads in Switzerland

Seven scenic (but lesser known) roads in Switzerland

RTWPaul: Chasing Glaciers, In Canada

RTWPaul: Chasing Glaciers, In Canada

The great riding in Western Alberta and British Columbia is pure pleasure for any motorcycle, be it on road or off road. Read more

Pyrenees Border Hopping

Pyrenees Border Hopping

It’s an early morning on the Col d’Ares. It’s mid summer, and there’s no one around. We’ve been riding a weeklong through magnificent mountains hopping the French-Spanish border many times. Read more

MD Competition: Win prizes from our partners for your road submissions!

MD Competition: Win prizes from our partners for your road submissions!

Motorcycle-Diaries is all about discovering amazing roads, endless landscapes, hidden places, distant horizons and meeting kindred spirits. We’ll add a dash of motorcycle romance to your quests. Read more

Trans Euro Trail Italy: section 1 & 2

Trans Euro Trail Italy: section 1 & 2

To explore this Italian TET section I have decided to set up camp in Bardonecchia, a quiet village in the Vale di Susa, with about 3000 inhabitants. Read more

Five 'classics' motorcycle rides

Five 'classics' motorcycle rides

Trans Euro Trail: Sweden

Trans Euro Trail: Sweden

Coming from Denmark, I have to cross the Orensund Bridge. Once I have paid the 39 euro, I tap “TET Sweden section 1” on my GPS device. Read more