Motorcycle tires are a science on its own. You could be reading a whole book about this topic… fact is that opinions, brands, riding styles, weight of luggage, solo or 2 up, terrain and off-road vs. on-road preferences differ a lot from each other. Consequently, the choice in finding the right dual sport motorcycle tire […]
Day 70: Porto Velho to Rio Branco – A Cool Old Market in Town
I had again a long day ahead of me… this time not on a ferry but on “Fury” my motorcycle. Marianna wanted to explore the Amazon in Peru and we agreed to meet in Puerto Maldonado. Reaching the “border town” in one day was impossible and so I decided to split the journey into 2 […]
A Photography Project for a Good Cause
Get ready for my first ever photography project and join me on a ride to the most beautiful landscapes of South America. Watch my trailers to learn more about why contributing to this projects helps to make this a better world.
10 Reasons Why a Sabbatical Makes You a Better Leader
The most dangerous worldview is the worldview of those who have not viewed the world. Alexander von Humboldt In 2016, I quit my well paid job in Switzerland, sold all of my belongings and started the adventure of my lifetime – not knowing where it would be leading to. Over a period of 2,5 […]
Top 10 Motorcycle Dream Roads in South America
After traveling South America for more than a year I decided to put a list of my favourite motorcycle dream roads together. What are your favourite ones? Anything missing? Please leave your comments in the field below.
The German Wine Route on the new BMW 850 GS
It is 9 am on a Saturday morning and I pick up my motorbike at Klaus Mayer BMW Mottoradshop in Mannheim. My plan is to ride the Deutsche Weinstrasse, one of Germany’s most scenic routes and to combine it with a review of the BMW 850 GS!
Brazil – A Rising Country or a Falling Star?
What does first come to your mind when thinking about Brazil? Possibly you think like many others about feijoada, football, carnival, samba, caipirinha, nature or other typical stereotypes. Possibly some people would ask themselves: Is this the entire truth?
Day 65 to 69: Manaus to Porto Velho – A Special Birthday on the Rio Madeira
It is dark… the lights of the houses and ships across the other side of the river are shining bright while our boat Vieira II slowly leaves the harbour of Manaus…
Day 63 & 64: Manaus – A Great Day Tour into the Amazon
After we tried to organise a 2 days and 1 night tour into the jungle of the Amazon we realised it was too less time, too much effort and too expensive for what we would get in return.
Day 62: Manaus – The Incredible Amazon Opera
“The tributaries of the Rio Negro are teeming with music. On the outskirts of Manaus, capital of the Amazonas province, there is a symphony of unparalleled variety – the call of the yellow-rumped cacique bird, the cadences of cicadas, the cacophony of capuchin monkeys. When the water is calm, you can hear the clicking of […]
Day 56 to 61: Belem to Manaus – A Boat Cruise Along the Amazon River
Queijo, queijo… Queijo, queijo… Queijo, queijo… What the hell?! It is 5 o’clock in the morning and an Amazon River boat vendor is trying to sell his cheese to the people on board of the Amazonian star.
Day 54 & 55: São Luís to Belem – How to Organize an Amazon Boat Cruise to Manaus With a Motorbike
Of course it was time to forget again something in the hotel. Too much time passed without doing so, lol. And what could have been better to lose than…
