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Originally Posted by Skyy223
So for my big trip (hopefully 2019) I want to go by motorcycle from Germany to Mongolia and strap my backpack on the back of the bike. From there I simply switch over to backpacking throu China/SEA/Australia, shipping the bike back to europe.
But isn't it more convinient, cheaper and better to just backpack from the beginning?
What do you guys think about this?
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Having significant experience in both styles of travel over the past 6.5 years of my trip I love both equally. A motorcycle gives more freedom locally but a backpack has greater simplicity and the ability to go anywhere in the world at a moment's notice. I've been with my backpack most of the time the past 3+ years and will probably switch back to a motorcycle at some point when the whim takes me to do so.
The cost is often about the same, just depends on if you spend the money on your own vehicle or someone else's vehicle.
They are both convenient in different ways. A backpack is more of a minimalist lifestyle and that is incredibly convenient and freeing. A motorcycle means you can wander more freely in your current location.
Most backpackers tend to stick to the easy path with tourist services, lots of people who speak English, etc. A motorcycle forces one to visit less traveled locations. No reason a backpacker can't do the same but it takes more initiative on your part.
Lots of motorcycle travelers meet on the road and travel together, just like backpackers. Yet either way, sometimes there are lonely moments. Those lonely moments are a joy of the journey!
Neither one is better. Simply different.
Either way, sounds like an amazing trip. Have fun out there!
David
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