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15/02/2021 With the spread of the pandemic gradually decreasing, governments are considering reopening international boundaries and letting international travelers arrive. However, it is going to be a few more months before everything turns back completely to normal – nevertheless, if you have been itching to go on an international motorcycle trip for quite a few months now, it's time to get started! If this is your first time, here are a few basic things that you simply can't miss.
Consider getting an international travel agent
Do you need an international travel agent? They can make a lot of things very simple and easy for you to understand and act upon. They also have a lot of resources that reduces the load of research on your shoulders and if you have the money, or the inclination to outsource all the decision-making process is someone else going with an international travel agent might be the best option for you. But, if you are thrifty traveler like us, and you want to explore any experience every single step along the way we think you were going to enjoy planning the entire trip all by yourself. Don't worry, you can always fall back on an international travel agent in case you get stuck without any solution at a certain phase during the planning process.
Discuss and research before finalizing the destination
assuming that you did not go with the travel agent to come out the next thing that you need to do is discuss and research before finalizing the destination. In order to do that talk to your trusted friends, and colleagues as well as with other people who might have made the trip to that place before you. You can get invaluable insights from travelers who have done the journey before you. Check out online traveler forums and other political websites and publications to keep an eye on the evolving political situation in the country- the last thing you want is to get stuck in a political turmoil. Get a proper understanding of the overall psychology of the people in that country. Are they phobic about a particular religion? Do they have very strict social boundaries? Want to think about people from your native country? Having a basic idea about all of these fundamental things will help you in deciding the right destination especially if this is the first time for you.
Check travel advisories
First time travelers should never make the mistake of going out on an international road trip – or any trip for that matter without checking the travel advisories applicable for the destination country. As an individual, there is only so much you can do to find out irrelevant information about that country. Thankfully, travel advisories issued by your government will more or less cover all the important aspects. even if your local government is not too forthcoming or proactive in issuing travel advisories, just check out the United States travel advisory which is almost always up to date with latest information which might be equally applicable in your case too!
Get more than enough money!
When you are at the strange destination surrounded by strangers- money is your best friend! There may be places where modern modes of exchanging money such as credit cards and debit cards, or mobile phone payment applications might not be accepted at all. Under such circumstances, good old cash will only help you! Having an additional amount of money Will give you the additional financial safety net to make a few extra expenses in case of an emergency or to splurge if the occasion calls for it and the reasons are completely justified. Even if you have a lot of money, do not show it off to the people and the destination, or make unnecessary expenses because the extra money is just a psychological support that will enable you to enjoy the trip better and worry less about running out of money.
Get licenses, permits and documents in order
For first time international travelers, getting all the licenses, permits and international traveling documents in order is fundamental and a prerequisite. Talk to the local authorities and find out what important documents you might need to make an international travel on a motorcycle. In addition to visa, passport, international drivers permit, vehicle registration documents, you are also going to need a special document too make the motorcycle acceptable across international borders. Take some time to research thoroughly and find out all necessary documents that must have in order to reach the destination. Otherwise, you may be forced to return back!
Transportation & accommodations
Do you have the right motorcycle for the journey? For long distance cross border journeys, small commuter bikes are not recommended at all. On average, you need more than 600CC's in the motorcycle along with the proper riding ergonomics which will allow you to be seated on the motorcycle for several hours. Adventure touring motorcycles are a good option especially if you plan to cross unpaved roads in between, but for maximum comfort an upright position and mid-positioned foot pegs along with an easy to reach handlebar is the perfect configuration you need. With that in mind BMW GS1250, Honda Africa Twin, Yamaha Tenere & Honda Goldwing are some of the top recommendations that come to mind. Ducati Multistrada is another motorcycle made for covering long distances – so take your pick after doing a thorough research of all the options available to you.
Staying safe & having fun
Always make sure to have fun and worry less about things that might go wrong. Make sure to invest in the best quality motorcycle riding gears including a good premium helmet, ideally a full-face helmet that has the relevant safety certifications applicable across international borders. In addition to that you are also going to need a complete on sample of riding gears including a jacket, gloves, boots and riding pants. It might also be a good idea to carry an additional full-face helmet in the motorcycle luggage box just so you don't run out of options if the primary helmet becomes damaged for some reason.