Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Travellers Seeking Travellers
UK - Europe - Africa 2016 UK - Europe - Africa 2016
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Travellers Seeking Travellers Meet up with other travellers on the road, or find someone to travel with to the ends of the earth!
Photo by Giovanni Lamonica, Aralsk, Kazakhstan.

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


Photo by Giovanni Lamonica,
Aralsk, Kazakhstan.



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 9 Sep 2015
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 2
Question UK - Europe - Africa 2016
Hi,

Appreciate it may be early to be posting for a trip in 2016 however just wanting to gauge interest / ideas etc.

The Trip; (Options currently being investigated)

Round Trip: UK - Europe / Africa (Full Circle East / West) - UK
(Alternatively instead of returning to UK head East through Asia aiming for Australia)

One way: UK - Europe - Africa - Ship bike back to UK
(Alternatively instead of shipping back to UK ship to Argentina and head up West Coast of South / Central America)

Potential start date: April / May 2016 (Flexible)

Time line: Until the money runs out or the fun stops!

Me:
37 year old Scotsman who is easy to get along with enjoying most sports and up for trying almost anything.
Inexperienced rider who is sitting Motorcycle test this month!

The Bike:
Honda CRF250L - Looking to travel at an easy pace as there is not much point doing an epic trip if you miss half of it riding too fast!

If I sound like someone you could travel with or if the trips sound like your kind of thing it would be great to hear from you,

Thanks
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11 Sep 2015
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: scotland
Posts: 24
some friends and I am taking a Land rover Discovery down to The Gambia and back at the end of March
We leave Scotland on the 25th of March catch the ferry to Spain from Portsmouth on the 26th head down to Gib 27/28th and then Marrakesh Tiznet (via the tinzi-test over the atlas) Camp Bedouin north of Layonne, then head for the Border after that its Mauri then Senegal and the Gambia on or around the 9/10th of April.

in the process we are supporting a charity that helps primary children and a maternity clinic in and around Banjul.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 17 Sep 2015
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 2
Sounds like a great cause and fantastic trip however is to early and quick for me,

Thinking at least 2 months around europe before heading for africa,

Safe travels,
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 30 Sep 2015
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 4
Quote:
Originally Posted by LoneTortoise View Post
Hi,

Appreciate it may be early to be posting for a trip in 2016 however just wanting to gauge interest / ideas etc.

The Trip; (Options currently being investigated)

Round Trip: UK - Europe / Africa (Full Circle East / West) - UK
(Alternatively instead of returning to UK head East through Asia aiming for Australia)

One way: UK - Europe - Africa - Ship bike back to UK
(Alternatively instead of shipping back to UK ship to Argentina and head up West Coast of South / Central America)

Potential start date: April / May 2016 (Flexible)

Time line: Until the money runs out or the fun stops!

Me:
37 year old Scotsman who is easy to get along with enjoying most sports and up for trying almost anything.
Inexperienced rider who is sitting Motorcycle test this month!

The Bike:
Honda CRF250L - Looking to travel at an easy pace as there is not much point doing an epic trip if you miss half of it riding too fast!

If I sound like someone you could travel with or if the trips sound like your kind of thing it would be great to hear from you,

Thanks
Hi,

I'm 26years old from Belgium. I have done some 1month-trips with the motorbike. One of france-spain-portugal and just last month I did england-scotland-ireland-wales.

I'm also thinking of a big trip of 6-12months. Maybe we should get in contact: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.matthys.3
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 27 Nov 2015
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 3
Hi guys, Im also 26 and will be heading to cape town somewhen mid 2016 (very flexible) from england via germany. Time isnt really an issue im in no rush whatsoever. I cant wait to get going, but with company it woulb be even better. You guys still going?
Peace.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 6 Dec 2015
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Manchester, U.K.
Posts: 6
I'm also debating a trip, not sure whether to head east all the way round to New York or to head south. I could probably take 3 months, maybe 4, dependent on funds, and would intend to camp as much as possible. Is this the time frame you all are thinking?

I'm 25, temporarily in Manchester with an XT660 Tenere, and keen to do some greenlaning in the north/northwest through the winter if anyone else is, before getting going on a real trip next year. I'm interested!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 8 Dec 2015
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 5
UK-South Africa
Hi Guys,
I could be up for riding from UK to South Africa to arrive about Christmas 2016. Setting off can be anytime, and I fancy Europe...first maybe?
I am a (young) 55yo very experienced road rider with loads of European experience (38 years), but none outside Europe. So planning is daunting and company would be a good thing.
Bike size not an issue....a 250 is good enough to see the world... rather than pass it by......
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 21 Dec 2015
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 3
Good to know im not the only one planing, and i agree it is daunting.
Especially what route to take east or west? I personally would prefer to start in egypt but getting there seems a bit of an issue.
Have you guys had any thoughts? Maybe a different route all toghether.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 22 Dec 2015
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Holland
Posts: 113
africa east route
yo everyone,

there are quite a few of us heading trought the west coast of africa to south africa/kenia around january 2016:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...2016-a-83980-3

the more the merrier.
__________________
Luc
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 2 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 2 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2015 - Heading east from Europe, add your itinerary / plans kim Travellers Seeking Travellers 190 5 Mar 2016 07:38
Air shipping costs from West Africa to Europe? bbevan sub-Saharan Africa 0 29 Jul 2015 07:10
South Africa to Europe jc greyling Travellers Seeking Travellers 3 2 Jun 2015 15:37
Entering Africa from Europe, how? Handy man Route Planning 5 11 Sep 2014 11:10
Europe - West Africa - Cape Town - East Africa - Asia- Europe simonkring Travellers Seeking Travellers 3 18 Nov 2011 23:52

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 02:01.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top