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Who, What & Why

On July 4, 2005 Allan Karl left his home in Southern California on a Journey & Adventure to travel around the world -- from top to bottom, then all the way around -- alone on a motorcycle.

Without a support team and carrying only what will fit on his 2005 BMW F650GS Dakar single cyclinder dual-sport motorycyle he will travel 50,000 miles through 50 countries and attempt to reach all 7 continents.

His mission is not only to endure the rigors of overland travel solo on a motorcycle, but to help us all re-discover our world's cultural heritage and the importance of helping and supporting the humanitarian needs of our World Neighbors to make the world a safer place to live and travel.

Passionate about travel, writing, photography, film, music and hisotry, he shares his experiences, thougths, images and sounds here as a reminder of the importance of recognizing humanity's role in understanding our world history, preserving our cultural heritage and participating in humanitarian efforts to support our world neighbors.

Where WorldRider Is Now
Where WorldRider Is Now
WorldRider Tracker
Miles Traveled: 62,329
Days Traveled: 847
Fuel Consumed: 1,116.2 gal.
Photos Shot: 32,077
Borders Crossed: 54
Currently In: Carlsbad, CA USA
As of 11/12/08.
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