HU Travellers Meeting Switzerland 2025

Heike Fania, 2 Live the Dream Opening Borders into Burma A story from 2012, when the country had just opened for tourists.

On the morning of December 7th, 2012, we crossed the Thai-Burmese border in Mae Sot on our motorcycles, which we had ridden there all the way from Europe. Together with three friends from Thailand, we were the first to be officially allowed to cross the border and explore the country on foreign-registered bike.s What followed was a seven-day journey that took us from foggy mountain roads and military escorts to ancient temple plains, an artificial capital, and the chaotic mayhem of sacred pilgrimage sites. Along the way, we were met with curiosity and warmth by the locals. We fell in loe with the land, and especially its people, their resilience, openness, and unexpected joy. Only seven days, but some of the most intense and unforgettable experiences of our entire two-year overland journey. The story has also been recently published in the Moment Collectors Asia book by Sam Manicom and Friends.

HEIKE FANIA discovered her passion for motorcycling and adventure travel in her early 30s. In 2012, she set off on a two-year overland journey together with Filippo, whom she had met just a year before departure at a Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meeting in Germany. They covered 81,500 km across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and down to Oceania, including Australia and New Zealand. Along the way, they immersed themselves in diverse cultures and navigated challenging terrain. They documented their experiences under the name 2 Live the Dream. Back in Switzerland, they initiated the Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meeting Switzerland.

Judith Seeberger, Judy Travels Scotland: Sheep and Highlanders

Scotland offers a wide variety of landscapes, cities, a lush history and never ending roads. Four weeks on the road, enjoying the freedom to explore this amazing country, its beautiful isles, and meet its most friendly people - most of them proudly presenting the rich history. Scotland at its best.

JUDITH SEEBERGER has ridden motorcycles for 35 years and has traveled solo on long and short trips for 10 years now. The Americas, Europe, the Balkans, Silkroad, and Nepal (meanwhile, as tourguide, too)... and still hungry to explore many more countries, to learn about foreign cultures, and to meet their people. My world.... is the world.

Terry Porter, South America by Motorcycle Fly and Rent-a-Ride in Nepal Jungle safaris, challenging roads, trekking in the highest mountains in the world, and what to expect when renting motos in Nepal.

Want to ride in an exotic location, but have only a few weeks to do it? And on a limited budget? See the possibilities and planning that go into a low-cost, low-stress motorcycling holiday. Find out about the astonishing beauty of Nepal, its Himalayan Mountains, and friendly people. Learn how Terry and Isabelle prepared for their 10-week trip, then changed plans without losing a step, using lessons learned after 40 months of travel on four continents, when adversity visited them in a faraway place.

TERRENCE PORTER and wife Isabelle took early retirement from careers in classical music to travel the world on two motorbikes. Their first big trip was 14 months long and is featured in Terry's new book, South America by Motorcycle from Ottawa to Ushuaia. Get your signed copy at the presentation!

Claudia Wodarz, @missridealot (IG) Wheels Down, Spirit Up A solo journey beyond borders and limits - chasing freedom, breaking down, and learning when to push through and when to listen within.

I didn't just want adventure - I needed change. I left Austria on my BMW F800GS to ride solo into the unknown. I wild-camped in remote areas, stayed with shepherds and tribes, lived the simple life on the road, broke bones in a jungle river, and found more kindness than fear. The hardest part wasn't the injury, it was being forced to stop, to ask for help, and to rely on others when all I knew was self-reliance.

Recovery became a deeper kind of journey: learning to listen to my body, face the mental unraveling, letting go, and rebuilding from a place of care, not just grit. My journey paused in Timor-Leste, but it's far from over. This talk is about more than adventure. It's about losing control, facing vulnerability, and discovering that strength often begins where independence ends.

CLAUDIA WODARZ is solo traveler, rider, storyteller. She left Austria in May 2023 on her 800GS, chasing freedom and adventure to transform herself. After 20 countries and 60 000 km followed a crash in Timor-Leste, she is recovering, but she will soon be back on the road, still chasing the wild and everything it teaches.

Guido Wagner and Martin Münch Bolivia Off-Road How to get around Bolivia on motorcycle, on as much off-road tracks as possible.

GUIDO WAGNER and MARTIN MÜNCH travelled from the Basel area in Switzerland. Both have spent years riding around the world on motorcycle.

We will take you around Bolivia, the most original country in South America. We arrived with lots of motorcycle off-road plans in mind. We will talk about how it is to take a unintended bath in a lake with the motorcycle. Find out if we reached the top of snowcapped Mount Uturuncu 6010m on two wheels. And enjoy the nature and the fascinating sights of the remote laguna route on the Altiplano.

Silvia Mueller, @silviamueller_aufreise (IG) Adventure Chile - Argentinien Keine Ahnung was hier rein soll. (1 Woman. 1 Motorcycle. 1 Flat Tire. 23,000 Kilometers)

SILVIA MUELLER - 57 Jahre musste ich werden,um das Abenteuer Südamerika zu verwirklichen. Ich heiße Silvia, fahre diverse Motorräder, aber die F 650 GS durfte mit nach Südamerika. Vorträge halte ich voller Emotionen, authentisch und nehme euch mit auf die Reise. Hasta luego mit auf die Reise . Hasta luego.

Adventure Chile - Argentinien 1 Frau 1 Motorrad 1 Platten 23 tausend Kilometer Meine Reise wollte ich mit 20 Jahren antreten. Nun ja, es hat sich ein bisschen verzögert. Der Traum ist nie aus meinem Kopf gewischen. Während einer Erkrankung ( orthopädisch) habe ich beschlossen: Wenn nicht jetzt, wann dann? Gedacht getan. Zwei faszinierende Länder, Vulkane, Steppe, unendliche Weite, Patagonia, Wind über 90 kmh, Schotterpisten, Mond-Landschaften, ja alles habe ich voller Erfurcht erleben dürfen. Ich freue mich sehr dass ich diese Erlebnisse mit euch teilen darf.

[EN] It took me 57 years to finally fulfill my dream of traveling through South America. My name is Silvia, and I ride different motorcycles, but for this adventure, my F 650 GS was my trusted companion.

I originally planned this trip when I was 20 years old. Well, it took a little longer than expected, but the dream never left my mind. During an orthopedic illness, I realized: If not now, then when? And so, I made it happen. Two fascinating countries, volcanoes, endless landscapes, the vast Patagonian steppe, winds over 90 km/h, gravel roads, lunar landscapes, I was fortunate to experience it all with deep awe.

I am truly excited to share these experiences with you!

Lukas Federer, Motorcycle My Life Three Months of Adventure in Europe I spent three months discovering Europe with Valentina, my bike, a Yamaha XSR 700. It was amazing!

LUKAS (LUKI) FEDERER is a Swiss motorcycle enthusiast. When his work contract expired in 2018, he wanted to discover the world, but where to? Find out here.

Many people my age go to America, Asia, Australia, or Africa, but I realized that I didn't know a large part of Europe yet. So in August 2018, I set off for the North Cape. I packed my stuff onto Valentina, a Yamaha XSR 700.

Along the way, I lived in my tent, slept in my hammock, surfed on couches, and sometimes stayed in a hostel. When I wasn't on my motorcycle, I was working on a farm near Oslo, helping out in the refugee camp in Calais, or harvesting olives in Tuscany. Find out what a snake, a military prison, Vikings, a sandstorm, a crêpe, and collapsed bridges have in common with my journey in my talk!

Educational Sessions

Because Horizons Unlimited events are about informing, not just inspiring, we also have a great line-up of educational sessions for you... Further information will follow.

Packing with Purpose: Finding the Right Luggage Setup for Your Adventure

How much luggage is enough? And how little is still practical? In this workshop, we'll explore different luggage setups for motorcycle travel from ultralight minimalism to fully equipped long-distance touring.

We'll compare soft luggage and hard cases, highlight pros and cons, and share hands-on tips from the field: What do you really need? How do you keep your gear dry and secure? And how do you find the setup that fits you, your bike, and your adventure?

Whether you're putting together your first kit or looking to optimize your current system this session is for you.

On-site with us: Markus, David, and Stefano from Enduristan bringing years of experience, useful insights, and answers to all your questions about motorcycle luggage.

Filippo Fania Solving Mechanical and Electrical Problems on the Road

No need to worry about mechanical or electrical problems - all you need is a little basic knowledge and lots of creativity, Filippo "McGyver" will show you.

This will be an interactive workshop where we will focus on what people are interested in. Bring your questions and problems, and together will try to find a solution - in particular, for electrical and electronic issues. Bring your bike and show us also your modifications and special fixes. Filippo will also explain and present some modifications that have proven to be very helpful during his world trip with his wife Heike, 2 Live the Dream

FILIPPO FANIA has extensively travelled the world by motorcycle, truck, 4x4 - he has huge experience in motorcycle mechanics and in particular the electrics and electronics. He now runs a business specialised in motorcycle and automobile electrics and electronics.

Celine Dubois, Break-A-Way Emergency Medicine Off the Grid & First Aid Kit / First Aid for Accidents and Other Outdoor Emergencies

1. Emergency Medicine Off the Grid & First Aid Kit
Medical problems in the middle of nowhere; possibilities and limits; be prepared!

Handling medical emergencies is a challenge, even in countries with good medical standards. What do you do when your travelmate has an allergic reaction or your fever infection is getting worse and worse? Are your prepared? In this workshop, we go through the whole range of emergency stuff and discuss what to pack in your personal first aid kit. We learn to recognize severe illnesses and how to treat them appropriately. We talk about the possibilities and the limits, how to avoid and to treat bites and stings, and how to handle medical problems before they turn into emergencies.

You'll learn how to provide essential first aid, how to work with limited resources, and how to support yourself or others until professional help becomes available. We'll also talk about how to structure an emergency call, what information is most important, and how to stay organized under pressure. Be prepared for the unexpected so you won't be helpless when it matters most.

2. First Aid for Accidents and Other Outdoor Emergencies
Travel smart. Stay calm. Know what to do when something goes wrong.

Even with good preparation and careful riding, accidents can happen, especially on long-distance motorcycle journeys far away in the middle of nowhere. Knowing how to respond calmly and effectively can make all the difference.

In this workshop, we learn to size up the situation, overcome the stress, and react appropriately. You learn how to check your patient, do the recovery position while they're in bike gear, when and how to remove a helmet (or not), do a body check, fix broken limbs, and stop the bleeding. In the end, the brave among you will provide all skills you've learned in a case study with a real patient.

CELINE DUBOIS has been exploring the world for over 30 years with her partner and for 10 years now with a Toyota Landruiser - adventurous roads and a wildcamp away from it all, that's all they need. As a passionate paramedic with more than 15 years' experience, Cel teaches First Aid & Outdoor medicine and prepares people for their own travel adventures.

How about you? We're all here to learn, and there's LOTS to learn! We want to do more presentations and seminars - but we need volunteers to give them! Any topic you can contribute having to do with motorcycle travel, maintenance, planning etc, lasting 20 minutes or more, would be great. Please sign up here.

On-site with us: Markus, David, and Stefano from Enduristan bringing years of experience, useful insights, and answers to all your questions about motorcycle luggage.

Touratech Swiss will be on-site with the big trailer to showcase their products. Make sure to swing by and say hi!