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Hard Rains Come & Gone
March 25, 2008 03:24 PM
Ripped Off In Kenya, And The Amazing Return.
March 24, 2008 10:45 AM
No Man's Land: Nairobi to Moyale.
March 22, 2008 02:29 PM
No Rain, Rocks nor Rough Roads Will Hold Me Back: To Ethiopia.
March 20, 2008 03:51 PM
Nestled in Nairobi at the Junction!
March 17, 2008 09:09 AM
The Ides of March
March 15, 2008 11:03 PM
Rafting The White Nile
March 14, 2008 03:32 AM
Kampala For Business of Visas
March 12, 2008 03:15 AM
Yes! We Have No Bananas - Taking the Banana Route to Kampala
March 10, 2008 03:37 AM
Things Uganda and/or Rwanda and/or Africa.
March 9, 2008 08:51 PM
 
 

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Adventure Motorcycle Equipment
While the stock BMW exhaust system on my F650GS Dakar is adequate for commuter travel and perhaps the occasional weekend jaunt, it's nothing compared to the AdventurePipe II from Adventure Motorcycle Equipment. More...
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I knew that riding 50,000 miles around the world could be a pain in the ass, that's why I chose to use the AIRHAWK Comfort Seating System on my WorldRider Journey of Adventure & Discovery. More...
AKG Acoustics
Known through the world for the highest quality microphones for broadcast, recording and live sound reinforcement, AKG Acoustics USA provides the wireless microphones used for both my PodCasts and video footage captured on my WorldRider Journey. More...
Avon Tyres
Choosing a tire for a journey that will take me through virtually every terrain possible makes for a serious challenge. More...
BMW Santa Cruz County
I decided to sell my older 2001 BMW F650GS earlier this year because I wanted to ride the new 2005 Dakar model of this motorcycle. More...
Caberg
Arguably beyond my motorcycle my most important gear is my motorcycle helmet. More...
CycleGadgets.com
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Eagle Creek
Perhaps the travelers best friend, Eagle Creek provides must have products for any traveler -- whether traveling by motorcycle, bicycle, airplane, backpack or thumb, the full line of Eagle Creek travel products has something for everyone. More...
Lonely Planet
I've been carrying Lonely Planet guidebooks on adventure trips since the late 1980's. More...
Oakley
One of the greatest success stories is of Jim Jannard, a long time motorcycle rider whose innovations and shrewd marketing have created one of the most exciting action and adventure brands worldwide -- Oakley Products. More...
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  The look and feel for this website and my WorldRider logo and all marketing materials are the work of Michael Paff - simply the best designer and creative director I've ever worked with. More...
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TSNY
Tackling the globe by motorcycle is one task. Bringing my adventures, photographs, video and PodCasts to life on this website is another. More...
Westone
Protect your ears. Listen to good music. Ride often. These two statements are sometimes contradictory. More...
Willoughby's
Part of my mission on this WorldRider Journey of Adventure & Discvoery is to not only document it through the words that appear on these pages and in my private journals, but through the lenses and microphones of my still and video camera gear which I acquired from Willoughby's in New York City. More...
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Protect your wine. Exposure to even an hour of scorching summer temperatures can ruin any bottle of wine. In Southern California the ultimate wine storage facility is just minutes from John Wayne Airport. More...
Works Performance Products
While the Dakar version of BMW's F650GS has a beefier suspension than the standard model, it was imperative I have a shock that will handle the relentless beating of hundreds of miles of washboard, potholes the size of Rhode Island and the squelching heat of the Sahara and Atacama deserts. That's why I turned to Works Performance Products. More...
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Miles Traveled: 54,790
Days Traveling: 707
Fuel Consumed: 981.1 gal.
Photos Shot: 26,877
Borders Crossed: 52
Currently In: Istanbul, Turkey
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Recent Comments
GaryDawson on Rafting The White Nile

Still keeping up with you! Do you miss chimichurri yet?
Best,
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July 10, 2008 08:30 PM

Airhawk1 on Ripped Off In Kenya, And The Amazing Return.

Allen, that's the filthiest Airhawk that I've ever seen.

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July 7, 2008 08:54 AM
Airhawk1 on No Man's Land: Nairobi to Moyale.

"Good God" what a mess.... looks like you made a wise decision to catch   (.......)
July 3, 2008 07:43 AM

TheDarkDestroyer on No Man's Land: Nairobi to Moyale.

Bloody Hell, Bro' !!! What fun!!! Sorry I missed it all !!! Ha Ha... Ron   (.......)
July 3, 2008 03:58 AM

koryelogan on No Rain, Rocks nor Rough Roads Will Hold Me Back: To Ethiopia.

Allan, As you approach your 3 year anniversary on this great journey - I   (.......)
June 19, 2008 07:53 PM

TheDarkDestroyer on No Rain, Rocks nor Rough Roads Will Hold Me Back: To Ethiopia.

Aaah... The return of the Prodigal .... Keep 'em rolling Dude... Ronnie<   (.......)
June 19, 2008 07:14 AM

karl-heinz on No Rain, Rocks nor Rough Roads Will Hold Me Back: To Ethiopia.

Hey Allan,good to know you still there!We where wondering with Javier wh   (.......)
June 14, 2008 11:47 AM

Airhawk1 on No Rain, Rocks nor Rough Roads Will Hold Me Back: To Ethiopia.

I was starting to wonder if you'd been caught in the midst of a civil wa   (.......)
June 12, 2008 01:00 PM

GaryDawson on No Rain, Rocks nor Rough Roads Will Hold Me Back: To Ethiopia.

Hey Allan,
Renewed greetings from Eugene, OR! Rock on!

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June 11, 2008 10:48 PM
Hennie on No Rain, Rocks nor Rough Roads Will Hold Me Back: To Ethiopia.

Hi Allan,

I am glad that you are safe and still on the road. I w   (.......)
June 11, 2008 10:17 PM