Details of international fly and ride motorcycle touring and renting - Presented at Overland Expo 2013 by Ben Slavin (www.AFewMoreMiles.com)

1. Fly and Ride
Motorcycle Touring
Ben Slavin
www.AFewMoreMiles.com
Wednesday, May 22, 13

2. New Zealand
Wednesday, May 22, 13

3. India
Wednesday, May 22, 13

4. Western
Europe
Wednesday, May 22, 13

5. Ecuador
Wednesday, May 22, 13

6. Colombia
Wednesday, May 22, 13

7. Travel Style
Vacation
Long vs. Short
Non-moto vacation
Touring
Far from home
Wednesday, May 22, 13

8. Tours vs. Rentals
Tours
Just ride
Pay more
Guide to speak local
language
Guide knows the
hidden gems
Rentals
Plan your route
(or just get lost)
Save money
Go at your own
pace
Wednesday, May 22, 13

9. Tours vs. Rentals
Self Guided
GPS Included
Accommodations
arranged
Purchase
Buy back guarantee
Follow a Rally
Charity
Wednesday, May 22, 13

10. Pace
Ride Ride Ride
Ride Ride Relax
Ride Relax Relax
Wednesday, May 22, 13

11. Reservations
Local Dealer
Always options for last minute trips
Public group vs. private tour
Wednesday, May 22, 13

12. Documents
Passport (+6 months validity)
Travel Visa
Drivers License
International Drivers License (AAA)
Credit Card (Security Deposit)
Debit Card (ATM)
Email Backups (You & Friend)
Wednesday, May 22, 13

13. Bike Selection
Big vs. Small
Local vs. Import
Luggage
Wednesday, May 22, 13

14. Bike Checklist
Brakes
Tires
Wednesday, May 22, 13

15. Insurance
Personal Health
Out Of Country
Coverage
Evacuation
Trip Cancellation
Local Liability
Wednesday, May 22, 13

16. Health
Medication
Malaria
Altitude Sickness
Diarrhea
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Immunizations
Hep A
Hep B
Rabies x3
Typhoid
Tetanus
Medical Kit
Wednesday, May 22, 13

17. Emergency Information
Allergies
Contact Info
Embassy
Wednesday, May 22, 13

18. Riding Gear
Option To
Rent...
Weather
Dependent
Helmet
Gloves
Jacket
Pants
Sunglasses
Boots
Rain Gear
Wednesday, May 22, 13

19. Clothes
Lots of pockets
Several days without laundry
Quick dry - wash in hotel sink
Deodorant!
Wednesday, May 22, 13

20. What To Bring?
Camera & Charger
Phone
Paper Maps
Comfort Snacks
Small Gifts
Family Photos
Wednesday, May 22, 13

21. Accommodations
Camping
Hotels
Hostels
Local Homes
Couch Surfing
Airbnb
Tent Space
Wednesday, May 22, 13

22. Food
Breakfast at the hotel
Street food
Restaurants
Grocery stores
Wednesday, May 22, 13

23. Riding Style
Always aware
Ride like the locals
Dynamic
No road rage
Focus on safety
Don’t ride at night
Wednesday, May 22, 13

24. More Information
Google
ADVrider
Horizons Unlimited
Facebook
A Few More Miles
The New World Ride
Motolombia
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Peru Motors
Wednesday, May 22, 13

25. Fly and Ride
Motorcycle Touring
Ben Slavin
www.AFewMoreMiles.com
Wednesday, May 22, 13