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

Sonja Duncan 6/4/25 Sonja Duncan 6/4/25

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.

Sonja Duncan 4/4/25 Sonja Duncan 4/4/25

The Three O’Clock Storm

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