SoCal Along the 1
Today marks my last day on HW 1. I will definitely miss the beautiful scenery and wildlife that can be seen both in the ocean and along the farm country. Along the costal route it was amazing to be riding … Continued
Northern California
Entering California felt like quite the accomplishment as it marked the furthest state from home I will be entering. I decided to check out the Red Woods and stick to camping in California as it’s quite expensive to be staying … Continued
Back On Two Wheels
I finally got the bike working after two weeks of it being in the shop. The guys at M-Tech motorcycles in Bend Oregon said it was a miracle I limped it from Calgary as everything in the engine was either … Continued
Hipster City
Today I change my compass bearing south and cross my first border on a motorcycle. The drive into the United States was long and hot. The border took 2 hours which pushed me into Seattle rush hour, after being stuck … Continued
Touching the Pacific
Today marked a rather momentous day as I can officially claim to have rode across Canada. The feeling of accomplishment turned to slight pain as the water was incredibly cold in the Pacific Ocean but it didn’t stop the smile … Continued
Exploring Kelowna
The ride west to Kelowna has been one of the most picturesque rides of the trip, filled with national parks offering breathtaking views and wild animals along the roadside. I needed to yield to mountain goats on the road … Continued
Back On Two Wheels
After spending the last couple weeks under a motorcycle covered in oil waiting for new parts I finally managed to get the bike working. It looks like the exhaust cam decompression unit on the bike is slightly damaged but the … Continued
Done With the Prairies
I was quite excited to be leaving in the morning to Calgary where the stampede is being hosted. The stampede is one of Canada’s biggest events where rodeos and country parties fill the city for a week. After solo travelling … Continued
Hello Regina
It was a tough decision between Regina and Saskatoon but Regina has won on the place to stay. I decided to stay at an international youth hostel however it’s one of the few international hostels that allow local residents to … Continued