Welcome to Horizons Unlimited
Are you a Motorcycle Traveller? Does the smell of spices wafting through the air make you think of Zanzibar, a cacophony of honking horns is Cairo, or a swirl of brilliantly patterned clothing Guatemala? Then this is the site for you!
Motorcycle Travel Bulletin Board - the HUBB!
Your meeting place - specifically for long distance motorcycle travellers. We invite you to share your information, travel tips, tales of woe and joy, everything that made (or broke!) your trip. Ask all the questions you want! With over 32,000 enthusiastic members from 150 countries around the world, someone is bound to have the answers you need.
Trip Planning
What do I need to know? Lots! But
not nearly as much as you might think. Many people are put off because they think there is so much you need to know, so much planning and preparation, that they get bogged down in the morass of information they THINK they need, and never do it, because it all just seems too hard.
The truth is it's actually pretty easy - anyone reading this, with a valid motorcycle license, and ANY motorcycle, can get on it and ride around the world. It's BEEN DONE! We know people who got their license's weeks before leaving, and made it all the way around. Tiny women, grandmothers and grandfathers, pensioners, big husky guys, fresh out of school kids, all have done it.
Having said that, there are a few things you should do to make the trip easier, safer and more fun, so read on!
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"The road becomes more and more challenging and isolated, with river crossings and bridges made of doubtful pieces of wood. I find myself in a very remote high altitude area, on a path where it is extremely difficult to keep the motorbike up. I come close to falling many times. The beauty of the place leaves me speechless, but the road deteriorates more and more, I find myself more often than not, on edges of very high cliffs. I started to fear driving on the cliff side of the road. At some point, I'm faced with a difficult passage and I got hesitant to take the easiest line, which was on the edge of the cliff, and what had to happen, well, happened..."
Marc Ouellet, Canada, in Peru
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Announcements!
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Next HU Events
- HUBB UK: June 15-18
- NEW! Russia: June 23-25
- Ireland: June 23-25
- Bulgaria Mini: Jun 30-Jul 2
- NEW! HUMM Monashees: Jul 28-30
- NEW! HUMM Appalachians: Aug 11-13
- Montenegro: Aug 24-27
- Canada West: Aug 24-27
- NEW! Switzerland: Aug 25-27
- North Carolina: Sep 7-10
- Ontario: Sep 7-10
- Haggs Bank Mini: Sep 15-17
- NEW DATE! France: Sep 22-24
- Queensland: Sep 21-24
- California: Sep 21-24
- HUMM España: Oct 2-5
- Western Australia: Oct 27-29
- NEW DATE! Germany: Oct 28-31
- South Africa: Nov 9-12
- Aus Snowy Mtns: Nov 16-19
New design HU t-shirts are in stock - limited quantities!
Didn't get to an HU meeting this year? Or are you looking for a great holiday gift for your favorite adventure traveller?
We have a few in stock, in a variety of colors and sizes, including Ladies sizes and shapes!
Back slogan: 'The only impossible journey... is the one you never begin!'
Get them while they last at the HU Store - when they're gone, they're gone forever!
MC Air Shipping, (uncrated) USA / Canada / Europe and other areas. Be sure to say "Horizons Unlimited" to get your $25 discount on Shipping!
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HU DVD Winter Special!
Buy the Achievable Dream Collectors Set and get Road Heroes Part 1 Free!
Cooped up indoors in crap weather? Binge watch over 20 hours of inspiring, informative and entertaining stories and tips from 150 travellers! Check it out at the HU Store! Remember to order them both and use Coupon Code 'BoxSet+' on your order when you checkout. Coupon expires March 31!
Last chance to get your HU 2017 Motorcycle Adventure Travel Calendar! We're almost sold out worldwide! The last few remaining calendars are shipping from Australia!
HUGE, 11.5 x 16.5 inches! Photos are the winning images from over 650 entries in the 11th Annual HU Photo Contest!
"So many awesome shots..." "Fantastic pictures. I'm very sorry that there is only 12 months in a year!"
We share the profit with the winning photographers. YOU could be in the HU Calendar too - enter here!
What others say about HU...
"Grant, you and Susan started the adventure biking revolution with one of the first websites on the internet. Your worldwide organisation and HUBB events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers. In my experience touring bikers are amazing people who fertilise the planet with inspiration, happiness and goodwill. You have made a fantastic contribution to our world. You should be nominated for a Nobel Peace award and the biking world owes you guys an enormous debt of gratitude."
Trevor Hayes, South Africa
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin Askey, UK
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it. <posted while gazing up at the waterfalls surrounding my hostel in Baños, Ecuador>." Brent Carroll, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the DVD series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring! The new look of the website is very impressive, updated and catchy. Thank you so very much!" Jennifer, Canada
"This is the answer to all my questions" Haydn Durnell, Australia
New to Horizons Unlimited?
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80 G/S motorcycle. The website, HUBB forum and regular events across the globe have inspired thousands of people to follow their dreams and take the road less travelled.
Books
All the best travel books and videos listed and often reviewed on HU's famous Books page. Check it out and get great travel books from all over the world.