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Just don't imagine that a three week trip is in any way comparable to a 6 month trip, or that mileage in Europe (including Eastern Europe) is comparable to mileage in Latin America.

You've got enough time and money. It's just that you don't have an excess of either, which means you'll constantly be making choices about where to go and how comfortable to be. That's fine, as long as you're both on the same page about it.

I took 4 months from Seattle area to Ushuaia. I hurried for portions, didn't hang out much, and missed a lot. Then I took another 8 months riding home again; I hurried for portions, didn't hang out much, and still missed a lot. It's all about priorities and making clear choices, mixed with a certain amount of luck and going with the flow. The one piece which is probably not worth risking is your relationship with your S.O. This part, too, is going to be different on a longer trip.

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6 months and about 30.000 kilometers means you will have to drive around 165 kilometers a day. That sounds like nothing but you will have to make difficult desisions
but just go for it
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It's all about priorities and making clear choices, mixed with a certain amount of luck and going with the flow.
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I've calculated around 270 km/day (considering 6 months and 8 "non riding days / month ").
I think it is a little bit too much because, as you've also said, I am not expecting to be able to do the same milage in S.A. as I was doing in Europe. (and that is a good thing, I do not want to just rush it there)

So I'll try to keep an open mind about the trip, and not set myself a goal of reaching TDF. Instead I will just start in N.A. and focus more on the trip. And whatever location I will be in after 6 months (be it Peru, Ecuador or even "just" C.A.), I will be happy for the experience.

There are more important things in life than just a "fixed" destination and the journey itself is one of the, even tough it will lead us to a different place than the planned one.

Until my actual departure date, there are so many things to put together and being the first time for us, this will be an interesting (and hopefully fun) experience by itself.

Thank you again for all your help and advice. It is very much appreciated!
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Six months is doable if that is the time you have. Best to ship into Portland Oregon or Seattle Washington or Vancouver BC. I have always got a place to camp and sometimes a bed in Southwest Washington. Let me know what else you need and we will make it happen. So many people have helped me out on my travels and the only way to repay them is to pass it along so don't be reluctant to contact me.
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i did the trip you are talking about and a lot more in 5 1/2 months last year, you can read my blog here on ADVrider

Off the grid for a while: 16 Countries-31 States-9 Canadian provinces-30,000 miles + - ADVrider

i ended up doing 38,000 miles in 5 1/2 months starting in Ushuaia and starting south to north but you get the idea

you might want to read this report to also on ADVrider of a way to get home from Argentina, so you don't need to rush your ride this is the link for the RO/RO ferry info but his ride is the same direction as yours north to south

Jammin thru the Global South - Page 67 - ADVrider

BTW your money is enough, Canada will be the most expensive country, 14K euros is enough for a year on the road how i travel, remember to book your crossing of the darien gap early enough to get a space on a boat or get a good deal on a flight
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@Road Hog: My plan for now is to travel to Calgary or to Vancouver in order to get a good starting position.

Thank you for the offer. I will sure try to at least say "hi" when I'll be in the area ( I presume I will pass through Washington )

@rtwpaul: thank you for the links. They are good reading material with all the snow that we have now outside!

I will try to camp as much as possible in Canada and SUA. I am quite afraid of bears... but I hope I will manage to get over that.
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Dealing with bears while camping in their homeland is a skill much like any other: you collect valid information, learn certain protocols, and then are fine unless extremely unlucky.

There have been posts previously about this. FWIW, I recommend reading "Bear Attacks" by Herrero for a non-hysterical point of view, then reading the free information and maybe attending the free lectures available at any of the major parks in places where there are lots of bears. Basically, you keep a clean camp, don't set up your tent in the middle of any of their main pathways, and avoid sneaking up on them along the trails and you'll be fine.

I've done it lots, for many years. So have others. Don't get bamboozled into thinking you need advanced weaponry or sleepless nights.

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