Want to plan first big trip - UK going East to Asia or South to Africa?
Good Evening everyone!
As the title states, I'm a 23 year old Brit and after years or dreaming of taking an extended trip on the bike, I find myself in the fortunate position of being able to embark on the journey next year through savings and coming into a bit of money following the passing of a family member.
I have travelled for work and pleasure through parts of Europe, Japan and small parts of the US, I love travel, history and want to see more of the world.
The idea of looking further afield into the likes of Asia or Africa seems incredibly exciting but slightly daunting. I understand going East as a Brit is quite difficult due to being unable to enter Iran so I've explored options to travel through the 'Stans and into Nepal through China by groups such as the "Overland through China" Facebook page.
At the same time following routes similar to Ted Simon or Chris Donaldson into Africa seems incredibly exciting but I know getting bikes into Egypt can be difficult and that currently parts of Africa are getting increasingly dodgy.
I guess what I'm asking is to see where everyone else started. I have a Royal Enfield Himalayan that I've started hitting the trails on and loving so at the end of the day I'd just love to swing a leg over it and head deep in the sticks but it seems to be increasingly difficult to find routes.
Any input massively appreciated.
Cheers
Oz
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