Digby's Journal
Gasoline, Grit and the Great Escape
Field notes, reflections, and insights gathered over decades of exploring Asia’s backroads. Browse our motorcycle touring journal and see where the trail has taken us.
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Motorcycle apps for touring provide navigation, route planning and trip tracking tools. Here are the top free and low-cost apps to support riders on multi-day tours.
How old do you have to be to join an Explore Indochina tour? Riders need a full motorcycle licence, suitable fitness and an appropriate attitude for multi-day travel.
The question are motorcycle tours dangerous reflects the risk profile of motorcycling. Risk levels change with terrain, rider skill, equipment and route management.
The benefits of joining a motorcycle tour include reduced planning stress, supported routes into remote regions and more time spent riding instead of managing logistics.
What to pack for a motorcycle tour depends on climate, distance and terrain. Core items include protective gear, tools, documents and compact weather-ready clothing.
Riding a motorcycle across the steppes of Mongolia offers wide open terrain, minimal road infrastructure and high variability in weather. This setup creates unique riding conditions.
A motorcycle tour in the Indian Himalayas combines high-altitude travel, changing road conditions and cultural exposure. Riders encounter steep passes and varied climates.
Riding the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos combines remote jungle terrain, historic wartime routes and logistical challenges. Experienced riders gain access to original trail sections.
650cc Russian Ural and 125cc Belarusian Minsk motorcycles are pieces of motorcycling history. Here are a few times they've been in the spotlight.