je suis en train d essayer de faire le tour des blog a ce sujet.
je suis deja aller 2 fois en irlande mais en me deplacant uniquement en bus. la je voudrais la moto pour facilite mes deplacements mais je ne souhaite pas passer mes journees a rouler !
je n ai pas encore regarder poru le ferry. je connais le prix approximatif car un ami a deja utilise ce moyen.
je suis assez mobile pour le port de depart car je suis en region parisienne..
que compte tu faire une fois sur place ? quand comptes tu y aller ?
je suis en train d essayer de faire le tour des blog a ce sujet.
je fais comme toi, je crois que j'ai trouvé 6 blogs sur le sujet, si tu en veux en MP je t'enverrais les liens
je suis deja aller 2 fois en irlande mais en me deplacant uniquement en bus. la je voudrais la moto pour facilite mes deplacements mais je ne souhaite pas passer mes journees a rouler !
je n ai pas encore regarder poru le ferry. je connais le prix approximatif car un ami a deja utilise ce moyen.
pour ma part, en regardant sur directferries.fr, je suis tombé sur un tarif aller-retour de 175€ mais sans cabine, je crois qu'avec cabine, c'est 250€, de roscoff à cork.
je suis assez mobile pour le port de depart car je suis en region parisienne..
c'est vrai que j'ai vu 3 point de départ, roscoff, cherbourg et calais (passage par l'angleterre).
que compte tu faire une fois sur place ? quand comptes tu y aller ?
je compte rouler en m'inspirant de ce que propose ce site (http://www.lariviere-voyages.com/...2&idarticle=6552), donc comme tu le verras, pas de grande étapes, pour me laisser de temps de flaner dans les beaux coins et de faire des photos.
je pense y aller vers le moi de mai, belle lumière et pas de problème de midges.
au fait, tu roules avec quoi, moi c'est une Kawasaki Versys.
on pourrait peut etre se mettre en contact ! ;)
oui, sans problème, j'ai msn et je suis aussi sur facebook.
au fait, pour saint jacques, j'ai été chercher le mari d'une amie qui l'a fait en VTT depuis la belgique, 2800 km en 5 semaine (le fou), je serais peut etre lui demander des renseignement a ce sujet.
pour le ferry c est effectivement les prix que j ai vu.. apparement on peut trouver moins cher. ce n est pas forcement utile de prendre une cabine on peut etre juste dormir sur le siege qui est reserve....
pour le depart je sais pas trop... le passage par l angletterre pourrait etre sympa en effet... mais ca limite le temps en irlande.... a voir...
ton parcours me semble pas mal du tout ! je pense juste faire un detour sur Dundalk car mon beau frere sera certainement la bas...
je roule en 600 diversion. Actuellement elle est en piteux etat, il faut donc que je la retape ou que j investisse dans une nouvelle moto...je ne sais donc pas quand je pourrais faire ce voyage ;-)
sur place tu compte loger ou ? bivouac ? B&B ? hotel ? camping ?
j'ai bien reçu ton adresse, je vais y envoyer les liens que j'ai trouvé.
pour les prix, je suis tjs tombé dans la même fourchette, tes infos seront bienvenue.
oui, je pense comme toi, qu'avec un siège réservé s'est suffisant.
je partage aussi ton avis sur le passage en Angleterre, ca pourrait être chouette, mais vu que le temps est compté, le passage roscoff ou cherbourg vers l'irlande est plus raisonnable.
c'est un parcours provisoire et modifiable, reste a se mettre d'accord si jamais on le faisait en même temps.
j'ai vu que Dundalk était sur le tracé.
je suppose que tu le sais comme tu as déjà été la bas, mais j'ai a chaque fois lu que les routes étaient pas tjs en bonne états, pour ma part, avec un trail, ca devrait aidé.
j'avoue que je n'ai aucun matos de camping, donc je compte me rabattre sur les B&B ou hotel.
je te cache pas aussi que mon soucis est que les motos passent la nuit aussi en sécurité.
Bonsoir, Je ne suis jamais allée en Irlande en moto, mais très souvent en voiture, en louant la voiture sur place après un vol Genève-Dublin ou autre. Une semaine c'est très court. Il faut donc faire des choix. La saison "sèche"... (ne riez pas !) c'est avril/mai. Je vous conseille de voir le sud. Si vous arrivez en bateau dirigez vous vers Cork, voyez Kinsale, la presqu'île de Dingle, avec au bout, les Iles Blaskets, puis, la presqu'île immédiatement au nord de celle de Dingle, je vous conseille Waterville, et, tout près, Valencia et les îles Skellings. Vous pouvez voir aussi Killarney et le parc immense, si vous y allez hors saison.
Pour l'hébergement, compte tenu du temps incertain, je trouve que le B and B permet d'éviter les enquiquinements. Bon cela coûte environ à peu près partout 30 euro par personne, , mais c'est vraiment très agréable, et surtout le petit déj IRISH est un vrai repas. Donc, quand vous avez mangé des oeufs, du bacon, des champignons, des céréales, des fruits au sirop, des toasts, bu un grand bol de thé ou café, vous êtes calé jusqu'à environ 15H. Ensuite, faites un "fish and ships" dans un pub. ..?
Si vous aimez la musique irlandaise, allez à Doolin, dans le Burren. Il y a trois pubs : Gus O'Connor, Mc Dormet et Mc Gan. Il y a pratiquement de la musique tous les soirs dans au moins l'un d'entre eux. Mais cela, c'est plus au nord. Vous trouverez, à Doolin, les fameuses falaises de Moher. Bon, je m'arrête, sinon, je suis encore là demain matin !
Bonne balade les motards !
Bonjour à tous,
L'Irlande est un magnifique pays et parfait pour la moto (pas la peine d'avoir un trail). J'y suis allé en avril-mai 2008. Un compte-rendu explique mon voyage et donne des infos, voir www.aventure125.blogspot.com .
😉
slt tout le monde ,
je débarque dans ce sujet (un an à la bourre 🙂 ) parceque je pars avec ma chérie sur les routes irlandaises cet été aussi. Je voulai savoir le temps qu'il fait la bas au mois d'aout, et savoir ce que vous avez finalement fait comme voyage (itinéraire, quel ferry....) . merci d'avance
Bonjour Tony, pour le parcours, vois mon message de janvier 2009 ; pour le temps, je crains qu'il ne soit incertain, le mois d'août n'a pas la réputation d'être très sec.. mais ce pays peut être surprenant, et, qui sait .?.. Je reviens des Cornouailles anglaises, et il a plu à peu près tous les jours : 10 à 15 mn par jour, un peu comme en Bretagne, certaines fois..
Je suis allée en Irlande une seule fois avec ma voiture personnelle, c'était en 1984, et on avait relié Rosslare ; le plus proche pour Brest, c'est Roscoff. Voir le site de irishferries.
Voilà pour les infos demandées. J'y vais souvent, donc, si vous avez d'autres questions.. Néanmoins, vu mon âge, je ne voyage plus en stop et je ne campe plus, du moins là bas. Je réserve le bivouac pour les endroits vraiment perdus où il n'y a pratiquement pas d'habitation.
Bon voyage ! Kenavo.
Hello everyone.
I'm looking for campsites around BOLZANO (South Tyrol) for early September.
I'll be on my motorcycle with a small tent.
I've noticed that some campsites have exorbitant prices.
If you've traveled through the Dolomites by motorcycle or otherwise and camped there, I'd love any tips on places and prices where I can stay for one night or several.
Thanks to all of you, and happy travels.
I’m starting to think about a trip that’s really close to my heart: Algeria by motorcycle, specifically the southern part of the country. It’d be for January 2025, and I’ve got two main questions:
Is it possible for an individual on a motorcycle to travel freely, outside of any organized tour, or does the regulation require some kind of supervision in the Algerian Sahara region?
Is the Hoggar massif accessible by road or by (rideable) tracks?
Beyond the official recommendations, I’m really looking for your firsthand experiences.
Thanks so much for your answers, and sorry if my questions are a bit newbie!
I just realized I’ve been registered on VoyageForum since... March 28, 2012 😊. Yet, I’ve barely participated until now.
August 1, 2026, will mark a somewhat special milestone: 5 years on the road.
We left Switzerland on August 1, 2021 with a simple idea: let chance decide our direction. We placed a bottle of wine on a world map, spun it... and it chose our first destination.
A year later, when we arrived in Morocco, we faced a new choice: continue toward Africa or head to Asia. This time, a tarot card game made the decision. Since then, we’ve tried to keep this journey as open to the unexpected as possible.
Today, that adds up to about 120,000 km, 46 countries, and over 1,800 days on the road—mostly by motorcycle, but also by sailboat, train, bus, hitchhiking, or on foot when adventure calls.
Our guiding thread isn’t just the motorcycle, but service exchanges. Instead of simply passing through countries, we try to stop regularly to lend a hand to the people we meet. So far, that’s about 600 days of volunteering.
Over the years, we’ve:
renovated a house in Croatia
made earth bricks in the Moroccan desert
helped sail a boat through the Greek islands
looked after houses, dogs, horses, a camel... and lots of other animals
worked at a street art festival in Morocco
created videos for local associations and projects
worked the grape harvest on the Tibetan plateau
been accredited as "media" for the World Nomad Games in Central Asia
Some of the moments that have stuck with us the most include six months in China, a night spent on the Great Wall, the Pamir Highway, the Silk Road, three months in Taiwan, and the incredible encounters in the mountains of Central Asia.
We travel on Falkor, our lucky dragon—a 2014 BMW F800GS that’s been with us since the start and is starting to have some great stories of its own.
While we share our adventure on Instagram, Polarsteps, and YouTube, that’s not why we’re here. The forum’s rules about promotion are clear, and I totally get them. If I’m finally taking the time to write, it’s mostly because after five years on the road, I thought our experience might be useful to other travelers.
Happy to chat about:
preparing for a long motorcycle trip
visas and borders
the Silk Road and Central Asia
riding in China (with or without a motorcycle)
volunteering and service exchanges while traveling
gear, daily life on the road... or just the unexpected moments that make long-term travel so special
Looking forward to swapping stories and hearing about your adventures too! 😊 Greetings from Thailand, and happy to chat! ✌️
Hi there! My daughter and I are heading to Malta and I’d love to rent a scooter. Does anyone know any good places to rent from and what the budget would be for a week?
Hello, I’m retired and planning a roughly 3-week motorcycle trip (1200gs). The dates aren’t set in stone yet, and everything’s open to discussion—I’m pretty flexible with the planning.
I’d like to ride from Mahajanga to Morondava, sticking as close to the coast as possible—using roads and tracks—in September 2026. If you’ve got any suggestions, let me know! 😉
hi
planning to ride through Rajasthan on a motorcycle in January 2027 and I’d love to hear about the road conditions.
I’ll be riding with a buddy on a Royal Enfield that I’ll rent in Delhi.
Thanks for your tips!
hi there
I’m planning a 3-week motorcycle road trip in Rajasthan, renting a Royal Enfield in Delhi in January 2027.
I’d love to get some tips on a fun itinerary and hear your thoughts on the roads up north.
I’ve ridden a motorcycle in southern India—Kochi to Madurai—about 10 years ago.
Thanks for sharing your experience, and I’m all ears for any great tips you’ve got!
Best regards
hi there
I’d like to ride the RN 12 by motorcycle in September.
I’d love to know the main challenges—I ride a 300cc and do enduro in France.
Thanks for your tips!
I’m planning a motorcycle road trip to Armenia and Georgia in September 2026 or May 2027. I’m looking for one or more riders (male or female) who’d like to explore these countries with me.
Along the way, we’ll visit Cappadocia, the capitals Yerevan, Tbilisi, Sofia, Skopje, and other cities—we can finalize the route and roadbook later.
This trip requires experience with long motorcycle journeys, as we’ll cover around 7,000 km over 5 or 6 weeks (or more, depending on sightseeing and time spent).
I don’t expect dozens of applicants, since motorcycle riders are few and far between on this forum, but I’m putting this out there anyway.
Hi, I’d like to take a 15-day "break" to get away from the surrounding hustle and bustle.
Why not explore the Peloponnese!
I’m not particularly drawn to museums, ruins, or monuments.
I want to experience local life—small villages, seaside spots, beaches, and the interior if the landscapes are extraordinary.
Ideally, coming from Athens, I’d take a bus or train to get as close as possible to a starting point, then rent a scooter (125cc) to explore by taking secondary roads or even coastal paths. I’d stay in 2-3 places for a few days each to discover their surroundings.
Do a loop.
What do you think would be the ideal itinerary?
From Athens, the best option would be to take either a flight or a bus to Kalamata. Rent a scooter and head either west or east. Is there a tertiary road (very lightly trafficked) or a path where I can ride slowly, take it easy, and enjoy the scenery without being bothered by traffic? I’d like to go all the way to Monemvasia, still hugging the coast. I need to find a way to avoid returning to Kalamata to drop off the scooter and catch a flight—maybe a small town where the train stops so I can head back to Athens.
Thanks in advance for your tips.
I want to rent an off-road style motorcycle to get around the coast during my trip to Ecuador. I’m only finding options in Quito. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Hi there,
I’m planning a sidecar trip to South America for 4 or 5 months at the end of this year.
I’m looking for info on shipping my vehicle by sea—possibly to Uruguay or another destination, as I haven’t finalized anything yet.
How do you get visas for the countries I’ll be crossing: Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile? Are they e-Visas, obtained at the border, or through embassies?
Where can I get vehicle insurance?
Lastly, if any bikers want to join us (my partner and me), we’re open to that possibility too.
Patrick
I’ve got 15 days off in June and I’m pretty undecided about where to go for a motorcycle road trip. Two strong desires are pulling me in different directions: Corsica or Norway.
Corsica has been a dream of mine for a long time: legendary roads, stunning landscapes, a unique vibe, and the perfect mix of sea and mountains. At the same time, I’m wondering if 2 weeks might be *too much* for Corsica—risking feeling like I’ve seen it all too quickly, especially on a bike.
Since I also have an extra week free in May, I could use that specifically for Corsica. Maybe splitting it into two trips would make more sense? If so, which routes or regions would be the most interesting to plan for a 7-day trip?
On the other hand, Norway is *super* appealing. The landscapes look incredible, totally different from anything I’ve experienced, and it’d be a real “wow” trip. I know 15 days is still short for such a vast country. Getting all the way to the North Cape seems pretty much impossible in that time, but I’m curious about what realistic routes could be planned.
So I’m wondering:
Is it better to save Norway for next year, take 3 weeks off, and do it *properly*?
Or are 15 days enough for a first amazing taste of the country?
I’d love to hear about your experiences—whether it’s Corsica (ideal duration, routes) or Norway (what’s realistic in 2 weeks on a bike).
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
Hello,
I'm thinking of buying a used small motorcycle to travel around the country for a month and a half.
I've done this in other countries without putting the registration in my name—is that possible in Guinea given the apparently frequent checks, or do I have to go through the paperwork?
Thanks.
Hello,
My dream is to ride Route 66 by motorcycle. I have a disability—while I’m not in a wheelchair, my walking mobility is reduced.
The ideal scenario would be to have a motorcycle driver and ride as their passenger on an organized trip.
Are there any guides or services like this offered by travel agencies?
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Hello,
I’ve got a plan with a friend to go on a motorcycle road trip in 2028 or 2029, starting in Santiago de Chile and ending in Ushuaia, for about a month.
Has anyone done a trip like this before, and what’s the best time of year?
I’ve heard there can be quite a bit of wind depending on the season.
Thanks for any tips!
Cheers,
PA
I'm seriously considering heading to Nepal to do some nice motorcycle loops... my goal is also to do the Kailash Yatra round trip from Kathmandu, in a small group with a guide, in May '26... but here's the thing—I'm solo! So if you're up for sharing a similar adventure, hit me up... Cheers, Frankoys
It's all in the title: I'm heading to Krabi soon and want to rent a scooter for a few weeks, but after reading comments about all kinds of scams, I'm reaching out to ask where and how (read: *the right way*) to rent one.
Thanks for your tips and advice.
Hello everyone! Like every year, a winter migration is on the horizon (revised plan): this time, it’ll be Dakar, or even Abidjan, via Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Looking for an experienced motorcyclist or pillion rider—small build preferred—on a GSA 1250 with a comfy seat and luggage setup, available from early November to late December 2025. I’d like to plan the trip together (important to me) to make sure we’re on the same wavelength.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Didier
Looking for travel companions to ride from France to Senegal by motorcycle.
I’m Paul, 37, and I’ve already done a bit of riding in Morocco.
For now, I’m solo, riding a 1998 SUZUKI DR 650 with some basic gear to keep things smooth. I’ll have a tent so we can do a few nights under the stars.
We’ll need to coordinate departure dates—"ideally in November."
I’m currently checking out routes to take. Any tips would be welcome! :)
I’m heading to Vietnam and Laos with a buddy next week for a month.
We’re thinking of renting motorbikes, especially to do the Ha Giang Loop. We don’t have an international license, just our Belgian one. Is that enough? If not, is it risky?
In November, we’re planning to do the Ha Giang loop and the RC4 by motorbike without a guide. 😎
We’re looking for a decent place to stay/rent in Ha Giang.
If anyone has any info, we’d be really interested.
Hello! We’re planning a motorcycle trip that will include a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau in June 2026.
We’re unsure (still debating) whether we should stay at a hotel on-site and get to the memorial with an Uber (leaving our bikes at the hotel) and book a guided tour, or base ourselves in Kraków and take a tour that includes transport.
One thing’s for sure—we’d prefer a guide in French since we don’t speak English 😅.
Could you share your experiences or advice?
I understand we need to book online rather than on-site.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Hello,
Next October we’re planning to ride the Ruta de la Plata by motorcycle—a historic Spanish route that runs from Gijón to Seville, also known as the N630.
Has anyone here already ridden it?
Unfortunately, I’m worried that parts of the N630 may have disappeared or merged with the A66 motorway, forcing us to ride long stretches of highway, which we’d rather avoid.
Thanks in advance for any tips or details about this route!