Preparations
Planning is half the fun. For years, we worked hard, saved up money, and dreamed. During that time, we did as much weekend exploring as we could, Tim took an off-road riding class (D.A.R.T.), and he also attended the Overland Expo West to get inspired by seasoned adventure motorcyclists.
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Breaking Down the Bike STORY
Arkansas Livin' STORY
Overland Expo West 2017 |
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Grand Theft Motorcycle |
USA
We crossed the plains to the American West where we got to explore natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon and Death Valley, along with Native American sites such as Mesa Verde and the Taos Pueblos.
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Turnarounds STORY
USA: Utah and Nevada |
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Positives STORY
USA: The Southwest STORY
USA: Baja Bound |
Mexico
As we crossed the Mexican border at Tijuana, we were thrilled, and also a bit nervous to enter our first new country. But the vibrant cultures of Mexico did not disappoint.
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México Mágico |
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Comfort in Colima |
Belize
We dipped into the only English-speaking country in Central America to explore more Mayan ruins and soak up Belize's Caribbean flair.
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Beautiful Belize |
Guatemala
Guatemala's jungles, volcanoes, and indigenous cultures simply blew our minds. It was here that the adventure spirit of jumping off secluded waterfalls and exploring jungle caves really got our blood pumping.
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Good Times in Guatemala |
El Salvador & Honduras
We indulged ourselves with quaint colonial towns, church-top views, and of course, delicious pupusas.
Nicaragua
We went volcano hunting in Nicaragua, from peering down active craters, to volcano boarding.
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Nicaragua in a Nutshell |
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The New Nicaragua |
Costa Rica
We came in search of sloths, and we found them, along with monkeys, giant iguanas, toucans, poisonous frogs...
Panama
Panama was beautiful, and getting across the Darien Gap to Colombia in a sailboat for five days turned out to be an adventure of its own.