Hello from Wales
I'm a new member who lives in Wales. I'm in the very, very early stages of planning to continue my mid-life crisis. Like, I guess, most newcomers, I'm interested in how much it costs to tour by motorcycle. I've read as many articles as I can and watched hours and hours of YouTube videos, but have yet to find information relating to my own position.
Let me start by laying the groundwork. I'm an unhappily married 50-something who's sold the soft-top sports car because it was unfulfilling. I don't own a motorcycle but was an avid enduro rider as a kid. My ambition, which might outstrip my ability, is to ride from the UK to the foothills of the Himalayas. I come from a background of wild camping, including cooking, so this will be my preferred mode of shelter and food.
Now, finances. Unlike virtually everyone I've read about, who are looking for ways to save money for a definite timescale trip, I have a small pension, emphasis on SMALL! This means, ultimately, that I need no savings and time isn't an issue, unless I pop my clogs early! I could take twelve months or five
years, it matters not.
What I'd really like to know, is how much of a monthly budget would travellers consider adequate for such a trip? I won't have my full pension as I will need to finance a bike and riding gear, but would be interested to know what other financial commitments I would have.
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