Category: Tourism & Travel

1. COMPASS RELEASES OUR BIGGEST EXPEDITION

   Posted on 9:47am Thursday 1st May 2014

   Compass Expeditions is excited to release the dates for the 2015 circumnavigation of the entire South American continent the 360 Expedition. Our 128 day, 33,000 km Expedition will depart Santiago, Chile on 21st Feb and return to Santiago, Chile on 28th Jun 2015.

   “This is one of the biggest rides on earth and covers an impossible diversity of landscapes, cultures and riding experiences” say Jerry Cook founder of Compass Expeditions. “The greatest ride on earth” was how one client put it after completing last year’s inaugural 360 Expedition.

   “This expedition is a ride of superlatives as we ride the mythical Patagonia to the worlds southernmost city of Ushuaia before turning northwards through Argentina to Iguazu Falls. From there we move along the coast of beautiful Brazil until reaching Brazil’s mighty Amazon River, where we’ll move at a leisurely pace by boat to the former rubber export capital of Manaus. Riding north again by motorcycle we’ll cross through a land that time forgot to Venezuela, home to Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The lost World”. This region is a spectacular surprise with it epic scenery and the worlds tallest waterfall in Angel Falls.

   Heading south we’ll pass through the rider’s paradise of Colombia, past rumbling volcanoes in Ecuador, explore ancient cultures in beautiful Peru, witness the incredible Uyuni Salt Flats of Bolivia before heading across to the Atacama Desert, The highest and driest desert in the world and then finishing the epic adventure back in Santiago”.

   128 Days of spectacular scenery, good company, multiple cultures and languages and with a support vehicle to carry your belongings.

   The beauty of this ride, besides the fantastic achievement of circumnavigating the most vibrant continent on the planet, is that you can choose to ride your own motorcycle or rent one of ours. All shipping of the motorcycle is included to the start point and home from the end, all accommodation is included, many meals and a host of excursions compliment the trip and get you immersed in the various points we explore.

   www.compassexpeditions.com

2. Vine Cottage in Wissen, Germany

   Posted on 11:00am Sunday 13th Apr 2014

   Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, at the meeting point of two valleys, a 17th century Tudor house, with en-suite rooms, beautiful gardens, bbq area, sun terrace, lounge, a hearty English Breakfast served and a well stocked bar!

   An ideal base with many fantastic roads and places to experience, including the Nürburgring race track.

   Owner Bob, has been welcoming Bikers to Vine Cottage for many years. Motorcycle washing facilities, drying room and secure parking.

   www.vinecottage.de
   
   
   

3. SIMON PAVEY RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA

   Posted on 9:00am Thursday 3rd Apr 2014

   Compass Expeditions is very pleased to announce that Dakar legend, Simon Pavey, is once again returning to Australia to conduct a level 1 & 2 off road training skills course on the weekend of November 1st & 2nd at Mansfield the gateway to the Victorian High Country.

   "Lasts years event in the Flinders Ranges was a massive success" says Mick McDonald Co- founder of Compass Expeditions, "I simply can't believe the change in skill levels, but more importantly, confidence after a weekend with Simon and his team, in fact 2 riders who had never been off road booked the epic 105 Road of Bones expedition shortly after completing the course, it really is that good " continues Mick.

   The weekend course is followed by a 5-day ride out throughout the Victorian High Country where riders can put to practice what they have learnt over the weekend. The route provides a superb mix of easy to challenging dirt with a little pavement mixed in.

   For more info on the course and 5-day ride out, which can be booked separately, click these following links.

   Weekend training 
   5-Day ride out

   www.compassexpeditions.com

4. Asian Adventures at the London Motorcycle Show‏

   Posted on 8:13am Sunday 2nd Feb 2014

   Looking for a new motorcycling challenge this year? Well, we have plenty at the London Motorcycle Show at Excel, 14-16 February. Come and see Asian Adventures by H-C Travel on stand A68 (next to Touratech).

   For all of our female customers, we have a special treat. Come and meet Tiffany Coates, global bike adventurer, who is leading the World's first even women only tour to the World's highest pass, Khardung-La in India this summer. I'm pretty sure that after speaking with her you'll be hooked on the challenge and want to join her!

   And just so you guys don't feel you've missed out, why not come on one of our regular Himalayan tours. We pioneered Himalyan touring in the 1990s, running the first tour to the World's Highest Pass, as well pioneering Tibet, Bhutan, Mongolia, Rajasthan and Kerala in India, Thailand, Laos and the Philippines. That experience pays off for our customers in many way, in sometimes difficult conditions, and there's plenty of adventure for anyone!We still have places left on this summer's tours, and we're offering early booking discounts for Winter and Summer 2015 at the show.

   www.hctravel.com

5. The HUBB UK Overland Adventure Travellers event

   Posted on 10:36am Tuesday 14th Jan 2014

   This vibrant event from Overlander’s website Horizons Unlimited will be in its 14th year in 2014, making it the longest running overlanding event in the UK.

   It’s all happening between June 19th and 22nd at the new venue – the Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel DE74 2RN. The intention of the event is to inspire, to inform and to connect overland travellers. Got travel questions? This is the place to find the answers – frequently from people who have been there and done.

   The 4-day event will see over 150 sessions of presentations and demonstrations, authors and film makers, and competitions. In addition to all the activities, specialist overlanding companies will be on site to display and talk through the kit that they have designed, manufactured or sourced specifically with overlander in mind. Overland travel related clubs, magazines and forums are also made very welcome.
   
   The buzzy but laid back atmosphere is pretty much unique to the adventure traveller and though many of the attendees are experienced overlanders, newcomers will experience no airs and graces. The buzz of the event comes just as much from the activities and fantastic presentations, as from the sight of friends meeting up for the first time since the road, or new friends being made. It comes from the happily exchanged advice and tips of the road, to the real ale and the excellent food that’s on offer from the hotel at tremendously good value. You’ll even find a small mini market on the campsite.
   
   Please be aware that this isn’t a day visitor event. That would defeat the object of the event and scupper the amazing atmosphere.
   
   For the full details just go here
   
   The HUBB UK - Inspiring, Informing and Connecting Overland Adventure Travellers
   
   www.horizonsunlimited.com