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Photo by Igor Djokovic, camping above San Juan river, Arizona USA

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Igor Djokovic,
camping above San Juan river,
Arizona USA



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The ride north is worthwhile, but looooonnnnggg (and you return the same way you came). I did some trekking in the Brooks Range, and if equipped this is the highlight: tundra mountains full of caribou, moose, wolves and grizzlies. If you're still in the subarctic by the end of august you'll begin to see the aurora late at night, but only if you're looking for it.

For an American, forever subject to political scheming and debates about the exploitation of oil reserves on the North Slope, a trip north to see what all the fuss is about (and what it looks like once developed) is fascinating.

All this aside, the scenery's actually better in the Alaska range and the various coastal mountains.

enjoy,

Mark
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Don't forget to add some of these destinations to your plans:

(from the other site South America Top 10 Rides - ADVrider)

10 SACRED VALLEY
9 HUARAZ
8 SERRA RIO DO RASTRO
7 COROICO
6 SEVEN LAKES DRIVE
5 UYUNI TO SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA
4 COSTA VERDE
3 CAMINO AUSTRAL
2 RUTA 40
1 TORRES DEL PAINE
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anchorage to tdf

hey everyone, I also will be in the anchorage/fairbanks area the first part of July. Maybe meet up with some of you who are headed south. Riding up from Texas and then heading south.
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heading north

Hi all
We will be riding two up, heading north as you are all riding south. Would be great to meet you as we pass by. Look for middle age, Kiwi couple riding a black 990.

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Vancouver to Panama

Hey, I did not ready the all the post because I am at work...but are you guy looking for travel companion? I am leaving Aug. 13 to Panama from Vancouver and I'd like to join with some other biker. I speak perfect spanish and I ride a r1200gs.
Please reply if interested
VictorCanada@gmail.com

Victor
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The Americas

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Have a great journey! I did it between May 2007 and February this year, and loved every minute. Not one single bad moment, no bribes,no bad cops, no bad people, no problems. A totally life changing experience. All of Latin America is fantastic: the people are just so warm and friendly and welcoming.
Colombia is my favourite destination, followed by Mexico and Ecuador.
Don't fret about spares/service: I found everything I needed in Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Argentina. Cheers, David. Riding around the world - David Collett, a liberating journey by motorbike.
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Hi Martin (Cartagenabound)
I tried to reply to your email, but I only have 2 posts and I need 8.
I will keep in touch via this thread the start date still looks like August 11.
Ton everyone that has sent reccomendations thank you.
Cheers
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