In 2013 I paid 160 euro for open return Algeciras to Tangier Med. Onth's insurance was 950 dm, but you can get cheaper for a shorter time. Fuel is a bit cheaper in Morocco and you can eat cheaply if you're careful.

Why not stay in Spain? So much to explore there

Have you thought of a roll bag rather than rucksack? You can usually bungee one on the rack or across the seat. Slightly off topic, but do you know this site? http://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycle-forum/content.php/1-home?s=7676051d6eb41b3c08cf5e0863c078d5 Loads of information. Forum has up to...

Will be following your blog, surrounded by a green aura.

Have a great time

Agree with what's already been said reg. dry slope practice.
Sort out your fitness (unless you're already ripped) Strength/endurance/joint flexibility/agility.
There are some cross over benefits for off-road/MX bikers. Weight transference/looking forward/familiarity with speed.
Have a great time

Some more random thoughts. ATMs in big towns. If you're going somewhere more remote take cash. Sri Lanka grows the best tea in the world, but what they serve up in resto's (where the buses stop) is awful. Ask for plain tea. Buses are the cheapest way to travel. Busses run 24/7 on major routes. Journ...

Heff wrote:The proof

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Heres one of Flintlocks 'River Monsters' from our Ireland trip around the Wild Atlantic Way

Nice wild brownie Flintlock
What's going on with the reel seat? hmy:

Plastic,expanding document tube takes my travel spinning rod. Longer rod goes in a more substantial tube which sits on passenger footpeg and attached to pannier rail.

Have a great trip. Agree with most of what's been said, But Not sure that monsoon starts in Mar. More like may/June. Thee further South you go the quieter it gets. Our best beach Marakolloia South of Tangalle Ella, in the mountains, has a nice village feel and is nearly at the end of the rail line E...

Beau-ti-ful.

Brilliant ride report. Many thanks for taking the time to share this. Evoked some good memories of Hanoi (one of the highlights an hour long haircut on the pavement) and Halong Bay.