Stories from the Road

Thanks for stopping by to explore our stories from the road.

Here we share narratives of our adventures from the bottom of Africa to the top of Europe (and beyond) and the awe-inspiring moments that shaped the journey.

The stories included here relate to passages from my upcoming book “The Accidental Motorcyclist”, and each story includes an excerpt, a bit of background on how the story unfolded and what it meant to us.

Thank you for joining us on our journey across the world.

Image of a wild male african elephant emerging from the bush in a game park in South Africa

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Friends from the Road

The roads, landscapes and wildlife were unforgettable, but the real story of our journey lies in the people we met along the way.

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The Tower Room

Some of our favourite travel stories began with a problem.

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A Night in the Camp Kitchen

When a tropical downpour destroys our plans, an old camp kitchen becomes one of the most memorable campsites of the journey.

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The Three O’Clock Storm

A rainstorm forces an unexpected stop, and some of the most memorable moments happen when we least expect them.

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Breakfast with Joan

We arrived at Engiri Game Lodge in Uganda expecting a couple of quiet days. It didn’t quite work out that way…

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Small Choices, Big Difference

Sometimes the biggest differences between countries aren't found in their landmarks, but in the choices they make every day.

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The Silence of Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei felt ancient and elemental – a reminder of how small we are within landscapes that have existed long before us.

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Beneath the Quiver Trees

The Quiver Tree forest reminded us of how ancient this land is and how connected people are with this remarkable place.

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The Green Pool & the Orange River

With our final stop in a ‘resort’ in South Africa, the surprises just kept on coming…

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It’s All Part of The Adventure

During our motorcycle journey, breakdowns, mechanical issues and dodgy repairs just became part of the adventure.

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The Bottom of Africa

Every long journey needs a beginning, and ours officially started at the southernmost tip of Africa – Cape Agulhas, South Africa.

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The Road to Agulhas

We left Cape Town, where we had collected the bikes, and headed for the southernmost point of Africa – Cape Agulhas.

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Collecting the Bikes

Before the adventure truly began, there was a weird in-between period in Cape Town, no longer at home, but not yet on the road.

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The Elephant

I thought I simply wanted to see an elephant in the wild. What unfolded felt far more personal than that.