Country Information links
Useful information for motorcyclists riding in Norway. Maps show speedtraps, gas sttions, food, bad roadsurface, etc.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:44
Whereis.com and MapData Sciences: Excellent map and routing info for Australia "...the best part is the step by step instructions given at the foot of the page, great for bikes as you don't need a bulky directory just a one page print off."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
Yahoo.com currency converter, US money market
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
A site devoted to camping in the Scandinavia with information on campsites and cabins.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has plenty of information on all the countries/cultures around the world.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
"Back in 2001 Joy Ride Bolivia started off as a Motorbike Travelagency... The core activity of Joy Ride now is the bar. And next to that there's the mountain biking and the hiking tours."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
A list of most of the Internet Cafes and Cybercafes Worldwide - Must have list!
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
Folkestone to Calais in just 35 minutes, a smooth crossing whatever the weather. With prices starting from £24 for bikes.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
Language schools in San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala. Recommended by seattlepaul on the HUBB: "I think San Pedro la Laguna is a much better place for Spanish. It's cheaper by far, and the locals are the best."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
Official travel guide to Britain
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
Sells books, maps, postcards, posters, etc.. on Patagonia, Tierra Del Fuego & Antarctica.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
"Trasmediterránea has a fleet of 23 ships that operate in the MEDITERRANEAN zone: on the Barcelona/Valencia lines with the Balearic Islands; the SOUTH STRAITS zone: on the lines of Algeciras-Ceuta, AlmerÃa/Málaga - Melilla, Malaga-Melilla, Algeciras-Tangiers (Morocco), AlmerÃa-Nador (Morocco) and AlmerÃa-Ghazaouet (Algeria); and in the CANARY ISLAND zone: on the Cadiz-Canary Island line and in Canary inter-island traffic."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
ATM Machine locators worldwide
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
Want to know the GPS coordinates, (latitude and longitude) for any place name? Here's the place to get it!
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
"The 3 Amigos Canyon Expeditions gives you Mexico's Copper Canyon like nobody else can. The3Amigos provide you with Truck Packages, Maps and Itineraries, and offer complete Vacation Packages with Lodging, Meals and Drinks included" They also support the HU Mexico Copper Canyon Travellers Meeting, with seminars, maps and info. If you're riding the Copper Canyon, check them out.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
A Moscow-based travel agency that can assist traveler in getting Russian visa. Recommended by Geoff Kinsgmill: "We got our 6 month business invite over the internet from http://www.onlinevisa.ru. We dealt with Korotaeva Ksenya, kse...@onlinevisa.ru. She was excellent - very efficient and always answered our emails promptly. Armed with the invite, getting a visa from the Russian embassy in Australia was straight forward." Geoff also has a personal website with extensive information related to traveling in Russia and Mongolia.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
"David Unkovich, the Golden Triangle's motorcycle touring expert. Aussie motorcyclist 18 yrs in Thailand, (14 yrs in Chiang Mai, North Thailand)." Books and plenty of info on Motorcyle Touring in Thailand, especially the Golden Triangle."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
"Travel Maps, Road Maps, City Maps, Travel Guides, Globes, Topographic Maps (NTS), Ordnance Survey Maps, Maps by National Geographic, Insight, IGN, Freytag & Berndt, Nelles, GIZI, AA, Michelin, Hema. Find your travel map or guide here! " Homer Susan said on the HUBB that "the best maps I have found for Central and South America" is at ITMB.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
Motorcycle Touring in Colorado. "The goal of this site is to guide you to the best motorcycle roads in Colorado and help you find what you need when you get there, whether it's motels, campgrounds, great food, bike repair, rallies — you name it."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
"The Internet Living Swahili Dictionary is a collaborative work by people all over the world. Swahili is the most widely spoken African language, with 50 million speakers in East Africa and Central Africa, particularly in Tanzania (including Zanzibar) and Kenya. In addition to Tanzania and Kenya, many people speak Swahili as a first or second language in Uganda, Somalia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, and Congo (formerly Zaire). "
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
Need I say more? Definitely worth a look before heading off...
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
Provide information on motorcycle roads. You can submit your favorite road.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
Language schools in Latin America.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
An online travel guide to Afghanistan.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
GNS, GPS, GIS and a lot more.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 17:38
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