Are you a traveller on two wheels? Have you been inspired by the stories you've read on Horizons Unlimited? Or perhaps you watched the 'Long Way' series and it's got you thinking of a motorcycle trip to distant climes – the markets of Marrakech,
the Karakoram Highway in Pakistan, the salt flats of Bolivia, the Bungle Bungles of Australia, the Pan American to Tierra del Fuego?
Did you finally fork out for
that dream bike built for high adventure, and you know every highway and byway within range of an annual vacation? Is something
indefinable calling you farther afield… to the next country… the next continent?
Answering these questions - and many more - is the goal of the new definitive 'how-to' DVD series, "The Achievable Dream - The Motorcycle Adventure Travel Guide". This series is produced by Grant and Susan Johnson, RTW travellers and founders of Horizons Unlimited, who have been helping people to achieve their dreams of traveling to faraway places on their bikes for over 10 years.
The first Achievable Dream DVD, produced in 2006, has sold out, (you might be able to find a last copy at Aerostich or Whitehorse Press in NTSC) and you've told us you want more information delivered this way. We listened, and we're in final stages of production on a series of four high-quality DVDs that cover everything you need to know. We took what we learned from our own travels, and since then, from helping other travellers, to create this series. We also asked the many veteran travellers who attend Horizons Unlimited meetings to tell us their stories, give us their opinions, and share their hard-earned knowledge from their amazing motorcycle trips to every country on earth. And they have lots of opinions, sometimes contradictory, so you'll get lots of great ideas.
For the new series, we have invested in professional filming, editing and production. Filmed in broadcast quality wide screen, incorporating multiple cameras and with custom written vocals and music.
When can you get it?
We are taking orders now (see below to order), and we expect DVD 1 - "Get Ready" to be available in January (worst case early Feb) 2009. DVD 2, 3 and 4 will be shipping approximately one month each after that. We will ship as they come available.
This DVD aims to inspire you to take the plunge, and start to prepare for the trip. This will include material from Grant and Susan Johnson’s own 'How to ride around the world on a motorcycle' presentation, taped in front of a live audience in 2008. This is supplemented by scenic images and video clips, dozens of interviews with seasoned travellers and presentations by experts.
Topics covered in this DVD include:
Why go?
Planning the trip - where and when to go
Who to go with - travelling solo or with others
Money, money, money - how much will it cost, and dealing with money on the road
Paperwork - passports and visas, carnet de passage, bike permits and insurance, licenses
Off-pavement riding - basic tips
Health - travel medical and evacuation insurance, malaria, vaccinations
Giving something back - voluntary work, environmental sensitivity
The world of HU Travellers - Meetings and the global community of motorcycle travellers - 574+ Horizons
Unlimited communities in 97+ countries.
DVD 2 - Gear Up!
This DVD covers 'the Kit' - the bike and all the other stuff, including which bike, preparing the bike, what to take and how to pack it.
Although virtually any bike can travel around the world, ‘which bike’ is always a lively topic for discussion among motorcycle travellers.
For the favourite travel bikes, we interviewed knowledgeable owners - why did they choose it, what’s good and bad about it, how did they make it better, and what are their top tips for this bike.
Considerations include carrying capacity, travelling solo or pillion, comfort, paved vs. dirt road, reliability and availability of spare parts.
Through interviews with experts, we also cover how to prepare the bike for overland travel, what spares to take and choosing tires.
Finally, we cover what to take and how to pack it, including riding gear, clothing, panniers, tents, sleeping bags, cooking kit, medical/first aid kit, maps, GPS and much more.
DVD 3 - 'On the Road'
This DVD tells you what to expect at border crossings, practicalities, safety, health, and much more.
Through interviews with seasoned travellers and experts on specific topics, this DVD will prepare the traveller for 'life on the road'.
It covers border crossings, language, culture shock, cultural do's and don'ts, money, food, accommodation, safety, dealing with emergencies, staying healthy on the road and much more.
This DVD also covers how to get the bike across oceans or war zones - shipping and the alternatives - air, sea, rent, swap, buy, organised tours.
You'll also hear amazing stories from travellers meetings and the HU Communities.
DVD 4 - 'Ladies on the Loose'
Motorcycle Travel for Women is directed and presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of "Lois on the Loose" and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles'. Lois promises us action, entertainment and hot tips, as well as coverage of 'women only' topics.
This inspirational and entertaining DVD is directed and presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles'.
The DVD features eloquent and engaging well-travelled women motorcyclists such as Elspeth Beard and Tiffany Coates, who will offer tales, advice and inspiration from the road.
This DVD is meant as an addition to the first three DVD’s and covers topics of particular interest to women travellers.
Be warned, viewing this series may be a life-changing experience.
We are frequently accused of inspiring people to live their dreams.
As you can see by these comments, we’re guilty as charged:
"Talk about itchy feet. I have watched it from start to finish and about to start again!"
"It had that down to earth, actual, been there, done that advice that I like."
"The DVD arrived this morning... glued to the screen all afternoon. WOW! It's so inspiring and fun to get into!"
"Inspirational; don't leave home without watching it!"
DVD details:
Available in PAL or NTSC (see below for explanation of formats)
English ONLY (Spanish subtitles coming)
No region locking
The Achievable Dream - The Motorcycle Adventure Travel Guide, DVD 1 - "Get Ready" cover - click for larger version
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Thanks!
Grant and Susan
Editors note:
We accept no responsibility for any of the above information in any way whatsoever. You are reminded to do your own research. Any commentary is strictly a personal opinion of the person supplying the information and is not to be construed as an endorsement of any kind.
