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Ladakh- India

Hi Tiffany,

Just saw your videos and pictures and I have become a huge fan of yours!!!

Some day I am going to give up this workaday life, pull the bike and go ... nowhere.. everywhere..

I did my first ride in Ladakh, Kashmir in India. I see you have not been there.  Its the most beautiful ride in India (If not on earth) .

Please do check it out someday. I am very sure you will love it.

 I wish to ride in Mongolia someday. 

 Hope we meet in our rides.

Ride safe.. Keep going

-Kaus

Ladakh

Hi Kaus

I've been hearing a lot about Ladakh lately and it is definitely a place I would love to visit and explore by motorcycle. I loved the months I spent in India, but even then I only scratched the surface of places to visit. I hope you do make it to Mongolia, that is another special country.

Glad you've been enjoying my journeys nd maybe we'll meet on the orad one day.

best wishes

Tiffany

Europe 1976

 I'm glad to have found your blog. For three months in 1976 (January, February, March) I traveled on a Suzuki bike through France, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Germany. That's just how far my money stretched... otherwise, I would have continued on. That was the first time I had ever been on a bike, and the last.

The BMW is a good portrayal of the same visceral feelings I had on the road. I loved coming over a hill, down into a valley of olive fields in Spain, and the amazing scent of that--something that Eurail travelers did not experience.

Be well,

Stuart Balcomb

Venice, CA

Road Trip

 Hi,

I've been trying to plan a road trip with my mates within that genral. We're debating on taking a car with a hard top or a convertible? What do you suggest? Also, I you can give us and advice on the route to take and sites to see, that would be great.

-Kevin

PS. If you can email me details, I'd appreciate it.Thanks in advance!

Kevin R. Akins - kevinrakins@nuhrd.com - Hire a Minibus in Brighton UK ---------------------------

Road Trips

Which area are you thinking about? An around the world trip or just one in Asia and back again?

Although I'm no expert in vehicles with four wheels, I think most people take a hard top car, van, landrover or whatever because of the extra security for their stuff inside. Howvere I'm not to talk about security as I crossed the length of Africa with a top box that was only held shut by a bungee strap!

I'll email you as well.

Good luck with your planning...when are you thinking of going?

Best wishes

Tiffany

 

hello

Hi Stuart

That must have been an amazing time to be travelling, the roads would have been so much quieter and life at a slower pace. I am very envious. Did you never feel the urge to get back on a bike again?I know just what you mean about the scents and smells of the countryside,t hey are so much more intense on a bike.Maybe I'll catch up with you when I'm back in the States- I'll be doing a series of presentations.

best wishes

Tiffany

 

Keep riding!

Hey Tiffany!

Remember me?

I was your host for a night in Dublin :)

I was wondering where you could be right now so I popped in and updated myself with your latest news from the blog.

It seems like you're still having a great time, so what can I say...keep riding and have fun!

I hope we'll meet again one day so I can hear the story of this trip from you.

All the best.

Ciaoo

Alberto

Hello Dublin

Hi Alberto

Many thanks for the bed space for the night in Dublin - all arranged through couchsurf.com. I've been hosting a few more people myself lately.

Don't forget, if you're ever over here in Cornwall, there's couch space here as well.,

thanks again

Tiffany

soon to be fellow traveller

Hi Tiffany,

I just came across your blog today via the HUBB and was interested to read about Iran.  Four of us, one being my daughter, are going up through Africa, then east through Iran to end up in Singapore,  so every bit of personal experience is comforting and educational. We leave in January 2012.  I know it is a mission to keep an interesting blog going, but it really is fantastic to read.  Well done, and best wishes for the rest of the trip.

Mal (4 Bikes 4 Singapore) 

Hello

Hi Mal

I've been having a read through the blog on your website (by the way it's a really nice website), it sounds like it's going to be a great trip. I can see you're trying to decide the tent or no tent approach - I'm strongly in favour of having a tent but I know it doesn't suit everyone.

For me it basically means that if anything goes wrong or I've ended up short of my destination I can just stop and stick my tent up to sleep for the night without having to ride on in the dark, which is often a big risk to take in developing countries. However, many people don't take tents and still have great trips. The choice is yours.

Good luck

Tiffany

What do you reckon?

 Hi Tiffany

Looks like you're still having a great time. Its Chris G here from Porthcurno, when you're back stick your head around the door for a brew as I'm thinking about doing Enduro India and I want your view on it.

Back to work!, go steady matie and see you dreckly.

Chris

 

 

Words from Home

HI Chris

always good to hear from home. Enduro India is supposed to be a lot of fun, I'll pop round for a chat about it when I get back.

cheers

Tiffany

Long time no see

Hi Tiff

 

When are you coming home? We've missed you these past 3 years. Jess will be at uni before we see you at this rate! We want to come and see you in Cornwall this summer. Will you be around?

 

Fee, Ed, Charlie & Jess

X

Hello Oxford

Great to hear from you Fee and Ed, I've tried sending an email to your cottage address but think it has been bounced back. It would be great to see you all later this summer once I am home- just let me know when. Have you seen that Tracy in America has been in touch via this guestbook as well?

love to all

Tiffany

Turkish toll booth

Hi,

Just read your comment about the Turkish toll booths. If you'd past through the exit without the card, you would have got a fine of about 35-40 euros. 10 euros is still expensive, nevertheless you saved yourself at least 25 euros.

For anyone following the blog and thinking of riding on the Turkish motorways, make sure you get an electronic card. They are available at most motorway entry points. Do not get on the motorway without one, the fines are calculated as 10 times the maximum fare on the given route. Ie, there is no fixed penalty, it depends on where you are.

All the best with your travels.

Toll Booth Blues

Thanks for the tips and advice about the tolls in Turkey. I wish I had heard about this before I got there. Our problem was that there was no information in any language other than Turkish and nowhere to buy the cards when we came onto the motorway.  another tricky thing is that in many countries, motorbikes do not have to pay tolls.

Anyway, I managed to muddle through this time, even with one of the toll blokes telling me to just sneak through the electronic auto gate, and ignore the police sat there!

inspirational

We leave RTW August 2012 riding our F800 and F650 GS! So inspired by your travels. Hope to meet you on the road! Sara

 

On The Road

Hi Sara

what route are you taking? Hopefully we will meet up - it's surprising how many peole I meet along the way when I'm on the road.

The other night I was greeted by a "Hello Tiffany" when I was sat in a cafe in the middle of Uzbekistan. It turned out to be a couple of blokes from my motorbike club in England.

Good luck with your trip and stay in touch, I'll keep an eye out for you.

Tiffany

Awesome!!

I ride the F650GS...your travels are inspirational.  Right up there with Lois Pryce & Steve Crombie.  Top Job Mate, Keep livin the dream :-))

Thank You

Obviously I know Lois - in fact she went to school with my sister, but I'll have to check out who Steve is. I trust it's flattering to be compared with him?!

Glad you'e enjoying my travels.

motoviaggiatore.net

Hi Tiffany,

I haven't words to comment what are you doing but I want to thanks you for all!

You're giving me a wonderful dream!

Thank so much.

Greetings.

Leo

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http://www.motoviaggiatore.net

Fellow Traveller

HI Leo

I'm pleased you're enjoying reading about my journeys - it looks like you have made several of your own. Maybe we'll meet on the road somewhere, one day.

Ride safe

Ciao

Tiffany

www.tassellomonello.eu

Hi Tiffany,

my complimet for your travels. you are my dream!!!

if you come near Gardalake contact me for one bier or one coffee or motoroil for Thelma. :-)

federico.cornali@pel.it

bye bye

Federico

Italian Fans

Hi Frederico

Do you know Miriam, the Italian woman who also travels on a BMW GS motorbike? I met her in Seattle last year when we were both on the road. My travels to Tibet this year will not take me through Italy unfortunately, but I will definitely be heading there at some point in the future. Ciao! Tiffany

yeah....

Your Pretty Awesome!!!!!!

 

Traveling is the only way to explore and live life.. this world is to big to just sit in one place... you should write a book.. I will help write it :)

A Book

Thank you for the kind comments. As for the book, well I have 70,000 words written about the original ride to India. I just need to find a publisher, I'm always more focussed on my actual travels than on tracking down publishers though so it sits on the backburner.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Finding a publisher

Hi Tiffany,

There is a woman in Edmonton who published her motorcycle journey, 'Untamed Spirit'. Here's a link to her E-book; this might be a good publishing option.

http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000167943

Karen Howell

CKUA

 

Globebuster

O.K. All I can say is "Now I want to go on a Globebuster Adventure"!!!!!!

Dave from Peggy's Cove

Wait your turn

Dave

The trip is full for this year - but take a look at their new brochure that has just come out for next year.

Tiffany

youre heading to larador

Bonjour Tiffany from quebec canada

Hi just got link for your web site,from one of our felow rider PatM at

www.motoclubquebec.com

we are a group of 5000 bikers

we live in Quebec Canada

send us a mail (jac1300@hotmail.com) when your gone past in quebec we would be glad

to help you out for your journey in our aera(camping spot,room for the night,even an expresso etc,etc)

our club member live all around the province of quebec

Im a member in that club and would be glad to announce your visit on the web site

Just tell us your date of arrival and where are you gone start your journeys(wich airport)

Real fun to see a girl on bike doing what a lot of guys are not willing to do hahahahah

dont stop following your dream

Jac mont-tremblant Quebec

Rode Past

Bonjour Jac

Unfortunately that was last year I headed to Labrador- though I had some fine Quebecois hospitality from bike travelling friends in Montreal.

I'll be back in North America again at some point this year as I have to retrieve my bike, Thelma, from Mexico where she's currently being stored.

Maybe I'll get a chance to catch up with you and your club then. Ask your local BMW dealership about inviting me to give a presentation about my travels. In the meantime, I'm off to Tibet first!

best wishes

Tiffany

We saw your video. It's an inspiration

Tiffany, 

 My wife Autumn and I saw your video. I happen to ride a R80g/s and my wife rides a KLR650. We haven't ridden far, just all over the northeastern US and Canadian maritimes. We are both however preparing to take off and travel in 12-18 months and are in the process of making preparations to our lives and bikes. Do take a look at our website http://www.nomapnomads.com it is our foundation for keeping our followers updated and our travels funded. 

Keep safe, Bon Chance

Adam Paul and Autumn Birt

No map nomads

congratulation

hi,
  I am santhosh from Mysore ,India ,its really happy to see your video....
all the best wishes to you,
if ur visiting India please contact for any help ......MY e-mail id is santhosh.bikes@gmail.com
with best wishes,

santhosh

New commercial

Tiffany, 

I just saw the BMW commercial which features you and Thelma. Not quite as cool as travelling the world by motorbike, but a nice homage nonetheless! Touratech USA has a link to it on their Facebook page. You have certainly made quite the impression on everyone you've come into contact with! 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Best,

Brendan

Seattle, WA

New Year's Wishes

HI Brendan

Glad you enjoyed the video, maybe I'll catch up with you at South Sound BMW this year as Thelma is in Mexico and I need to come back to North America to fetch her.

Happy New Year

Tiffany

Merry Christmas

Hi Tiffany

I wish you a happy new year.

Somehow your route pass by Turkey especially Istanbul again, we would be very glad to host you and listen your stories.

Also for Turkey routes, terrains, gps datas, travel reports, ideas or for help you contact us anytime by mail or via www.rideturkey.com

Merry Christmas and have luck on your journey to the world.

Oral SARMAN

oralsarman@gmail.com

Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun

HI Oral

The number of fans I have in Turkey is growing by the day! Lovely to hear from you and thank you very much for the information, I like your website.

Best Wishes

Tiffany

Happy Holidays Tiffany

Hi Tiffany. It's great to see that you finished your journey and made it back save and sound. The Holiday season can be a bit trying when you have a loved one so far away overseas. With all those sandy beaches, palm trees, Corona on ice with lime. Lucky Thelma! And you get to snowboard to work. It's just not fair!I heard a rumor that Thelma is now RED.(Sunburnt). It won't be long and you will be re-united.You and your family have a very happy holiday and many more awesome adventures in the New Year.   Dave from Peggy's Cove

Christmas in England

Hi Dave

I'm wondering if you've got a layer of snow yet in Nova Scotia. Our snow has been and gone, but some more is promised. Is your bike put away for the winter? I haven't received a postcard yet from Thelma- too busy enjoying the high life I think!

best wishes and a merry Christmas to you

Tiffany

istanbul bisiklet motosiklet ihtisas kulübü

During your next riding in istanbul, we would like to meet your group and invite to our club garage for meal or drinks

and talk about moto adventures.

wish you all the best

Merhaba

I'd be delighted to meet up with your motorcycle club in Istanbul the next time I am in Turkey.

Ride Safe

Tiffany

Missed you in the USA!

Hey Tiff,

I keep bumping into you in cyber space but never quite connecting - long time no see/talk but great to see what crazy travels you've been up to.  Are you on Facebook? It would be great to reconnect - scary that the stories of recruiting you for the hockey team, drinking yards of ale, freezing in the flat etc. are now over 20 years ago - holy cow where does time fly?

Take care, thinking about you

Love

Tracy Matthews (living in Bothell, WA, USA)

Wow Tracy

Fantastic to hear from you after all these years- get in touch via email, I am still on the same email address I originally got 13 years ago. Or click on the Mail Tiffany button at the bottom of the page, though apparently not all the messages get through- give it a try if you don't remember my email.

Hope to catch up with you soon.

best wishes

Tiffany

Traveling in comfort

I really enjoyed meeting you and hearing about your travels!   I am glad that we (Delta Air Lines) had the opportunity to upgrade you to business class in exchange for your willingness to volunteer to give up your seat.  I hope you enjoyed it.  You may not want to fly coach again!  Happy future travels on Delta or whatever mode you chose!  I will be sure to visit this site again!     

Donna

 

 

HI Donna Thanks so much for

HI Donna

Thanks so much for getting in touch and huge thanks to you and the rest of the team for getting me into Business Class. Before anyone thinks I've gone posh, I was actually given the upgrade as I had been the first to volunteer to be bumped off the flight out of the States. I think they might not have given me that treat if they'd had a good look at me beforehand as I was the scruffiest person at the airport. I was wearing my bike gear which has seen many months hard travel, not to mention scraping along the ground at 50mph when I had the high speed blow-out. Suffice to say I had a fantastic time in Business Class and many, many thanks to all the great staff.

Stay in touch Donna, I might well be back in Detroit. Have you watched the YouTube video?

 

Best Wishes

Tiffany

Lunch at the Shell staion- El Paso, TX

Tiffany, enjoyed talking to you about your bike & your travels today. (I was in the loaded down FJ Cruiser)

Safe travels hope to meet again on the road.

Kirk

False Impressions

Your four-wheel drive with the Aussie number plates really had me fooled, I thought "Great some other foreigners travelling through" but then you opened your mouth and betrayed your New Mexico accent. It was good talking to you and to hear that when you saw my bike you thought of Lois - I emailed her to tell her I´d met one of her fans. Good luck with your plans for your Trans Alp bike.

Tiffany

Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler

Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler (Let the Good Times Roll).

Hey Tiffany, we met you in Cameron, LA at the only store open since the hurricane.  We were the 2 couples on the 4 harleys.  Reading your guest book, at least we got to meet you in a good situation, and not in some time of emergency or mechanical issue.  It was great talking with you and I wish you well on your continued travels.  Your story is inspiring!  Thanks for sharing your website with me.

Scotty Menard

Cajun HOG Chapter

Louisiana Harleys

Hi Scott

It was good to meet the four of you, especially as I don't seem to have met many bikers ont he road lately. Maybe catch up with you when I get back to Louisiana one day.

Ride Safe

Tiffany

re accident

Hope all is well with you ,we seen you had a little accident and we were concern , I hope that accident wasn't cause by the tire we patch on the late saturday night on PEI canada , and hope you are doing well ,safe travels for the rest of the way , we can't say enough how proud we are of your accomplishments .

 

Clarence & Louise Harley Friends PEI canada