26 ARR RAW — Travel Emotions, Paying Your Bills & Best Border Crossings

26 ARR RAW — Travel Emotions, Paying Your Bills & Best Border Crossings

Author: Adventure Rider Radio | Adventure Motorcycling February 20, 2018 Duration: 1:31:52
ARR RAW Round Table Discussions With Motorcycle Adventure Travellers Featuring Grant Johnson, Brian Rix, Shirley Hardy-Rix, Sam Manicom, Graham Field and Jim Martin.  ARR RAW February 2018 Topics:When you're on a trip, you still need to look after home responsibilities, how do you do that when far from home? Have you ever had an "aha moment", when you realize just why you're doing this crazy trip? And sometimes travel can be a bit much and you start thinking about getting back home, should you end your trip? And what about border crossings? Are they really that scary? Border Crossings: Which countries are easiest to get in to, for people that are concerned about border crossings, the hassle, etc? Keep Travelling or Go Home?: Did you ever have a moment where you thought, 'I just want to go home!'  Aha Moments: Describe a moment from a trip where that moment inspired you to think 'Yes! This is why I'm out doing this!'  Listener’s Question: Dealing With Normal Life While on an Adventure Mike Samsen: How do you deal with all the details of so called "normal" life while on an extended trip...house rental, mail, bills, prescriptions, etc? Links: Tyson Clark & Sarah Goulopoulos - The Ride of Our Life: https://www.facebook.com/therideofourlife/Ted Talks - How to Speak That People Want to Listen - Julian Treasure: https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_how_to_speak_so_that_people_want_to_listen Show Co-Hosts Sam Manicom Sam's 4 paperback books take you through the different continents of what turned out to be an 8 year motorcycle journey around the world. You can get them either direct from Sam, or via The Book Depository.com with Free Worldwide delivery. You can also find them on Kindle, and all 4 are available as Audio books for download from i-Tunes and Audible. Or you can get MP3 Audio Book CDs direct from Sam on http://www.sam-manicom.com/   Grant Johnson - Horizons UnlimitedTHE premier source for information on motorcycle and overland adventure travel since 1997. www.horizunsunlimited.comHU Events: http://www.HorizonsUnlimited.com/events   Achievable Dream Online: https://vimeo.com/horizonsunlimited Graham FieldGraham's website has a shop full of temptations for travel lovers and an extensive gallery for readers to follow his stories in photos. Products include t-shirts, pannier replica box sets, the 'brake disc' MP3 audio book and, of course, his books, which have collectively accumulated over 200 Amazon 5 star reviews. All sales via the website come with free stickers. All his books are now available in the US and on kindle too.www.grahamfield.co.uk Shirley Hardy Rix & Brian Rix Authors of motorcycle adventure books: Two for the Road, Circle to Circle & The Long Way to Vladivostok. Aussie Overland’s books are available through the usual eBook outlets worldwide or order directly at www.aussiesoverland.com.au. They make a great  read whether relaxing by a fire in the northern hemisphere or by the pool in the southern hemisphere. Music: A Day In The Sun by Per Kiilstofte https://machinimasound.com/music/a-day-in-the-sun Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Bensound Groovy Hip Hop - www.bensound.com

There’s a certain kind of conversation that happens after the helmets come off and the maps are spread out on the hood of a truck-unfiltered, practical, and drawn directly from the road. That’s the spirit captured in Adventure Rider Radio RAW-Motorcycle Roundtable. This monthly podcast gathers a rotating panel of seasoned adventure riders, long-distance travelers, and industry insiders for deep, unrehearsed discussions. You’ll hear them tackle the real stuff: the nuances of planning a complex overland trip, the gear that truly survives the abuse, and the riding techniques that make a difference when the pavement ends. It’s less about polished presentations and more about the collective wisdom and sometimes conflicting opinions of people who live for two-wheeled exploration. Episodes delve into the mechanics of adventure motorcycles, the philosophy of travel, and the unexpected lessons learned from life on the move. Tuning in feels like pulling up a chair at a campfire where the talk is as substantive as it is spirited, offering actionable advice and honest stories from the world of ADV and dual-sport riding. For anyone who dreams of distant horizons or simply wants to be better prepared for their next weekend escape, this roundtable provides a vital, engaging resource.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Adventure Rider Radio RAW – Motorcycle Roundtable
Podcast Episodes
123: Challenging Adventure Rides in North America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:54
On this episode of RAW, the hosts are diving into adventure motorcycle rides across North America that push you just enough to make them unforgettable — the kind that test your skill, endurance, and mindset, but reward y…
122: Motorcycle Travel Emergencies: What Happens When Things Go Wrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00:34
Adventure motorcycle travel means stepping into the unknown—and sometimes the unexpected happens. In this episode of ARR RAW, the panel looks at the kinds of emergencies riders can face on the road, from political instab…
121: Adventure Travel in the Australian Outback and Beyond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:03:45
This month we’re talking about adventure motorcycle travel in Australia. The RAW panel shares stories from their experiences of riding and travelling across the country: the huge distances, the stretches with no services…
120: Four Ways Motorcycle Riders Overpack and How to Stop Doing It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:25
This month on RAW, the panel digs into four common ways motorcycle travellers end up carrying too much, and how to change the decisions that lead there. Instead of turning it into another gear list, the conversation look…
117: Suspicious Objects, Red Flags and Gut Feelings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01:22
Adventure motorcycling isn’t just about the ride—it’s about everything that comes with it: the borders, the gear, and the unpredictable moments in between. Ever had your gear raise an eyebrow—or a full-blown alarm—with a…
116: Unpacking Motorcycle Adventure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:47
What does “motorcycle adventure” really mean? Is it risk and danger, discovery and learning, or just stepping outside your comfort zone? In this episode, we talk about how riders see adventure, how those views shift with…
115: How to Handle Conflicts and Get Along While Motorcycle Travelling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:56
On this episode of RAW, we discuss recognizing and resolving conflicts while travelling, whether it’s with someone you started the trip with or someone you meet along the way and decide to ride with. Common sources of co…
114: EDC for Motorcycle Travel | Keeping Dry While Riding [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:22:26
What do you always carry when you ride—and why? This episode dives into everyday carry (EDC) for motorcyclists: the essential items riders keep close at hand, whether it’s a short ride or a long haul. We also talk about…