Practice Makes Perfect

At least a week before your trip, do a test pack if you’re still in the “figure it out” phase with your bike. You might need to change things around two or three times before you get the balance you’re looking for.

If you have the saddlebag liners, I highly recommend putting those in your bags first, then stuff your stuff in them. That's because you'll most likely…

For your vacation you can get on a plane and be at your destination in a matter of hours. But when you travel via Motorcycle you really get to the heart of where you're going. Turns out a Motorcycle is a way better way to see the world.

We have several large continents with lots and lots of roads. Those roadways provide access to popular tourist spots, charming towns, beautiful back-roads and hidden gems you won't see from the air.

Here's seven reasons why I think a Motorcycle Road Trip is the best way to travel and really get to know the country:

One Elephant Journal article I read was titled 10 ways to Choose Happiness. (However I'm not a complete "hippie" because my first thought was, "One of them better involve riding a motorcycle!!")

And, while the author of that article didn't mention motorcycles in the article at all (how DARE they!), as it turns out all the bullet points can be achieved when you're a motorcyclist. Here, I'll show you: